Ruby Drop Earrings | Hand-Wrapped Tops | Genuine Ruby | July Birthstone

The one for when you want a little more.

I wrap the tops of these by hand — which means no two sit exactly alike, and that's the point. Genuine ruby (the real stone, opaque grade, about 12.7 mm / 0.5 in) in gold-plated sterling silver, with a rich crimson glow that reads as effort without weighing your ears down. Timeless, confident, and just dramatic enough to make your outfit fall in line.

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Real Stone, Honest Price — Here's Why

The question I get most: how is a genuine ruby priced like this? Grade — not authenticity — is what moves the number.

• Gem-grade (transparent): transparent, faceting-grade rubies are clear enough to see through and cut to flash light. Rare, and priced in the thousands.
• Opaque-grade (what's in this piece): genuine, natural ruby — same mineral, same earth — just opaque instead of see-through. Deeper colour, no facets. As real, a fraction of the price.

Real stone, honest grade, honest price. Nothing to explain away.

What Ruby Carries (July Birthstone)

Ruby is July's stone of heart-led courage — passion, vitality, the steady kind of confidence that doesn't need to announce itself. Wear it as a reminder to lead with your heart and keep your boundaries intact. Zodiac: Cancer · Leo — soft heart, strong spine.

The Details

• Stone: genuine ruby (opaque grade), approx. 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
• Metal: gold-plated sterling silver, hand-wrapped tops
• Style: artisan drop — dresses up, dresses down

Wear It Your Way

Warm metals, a clean neckline, your "don't test me" energy. Or denim and a tee and let the ruby do the heavy lifting. It handles both.

Care

Gold-plated: away from water, lotion and perfume, stored dry. Full guidance in my Crystal Care Guide.