Our genuine Ruby necklace, updated with a cool 14k Gold Filled paperclip chain! The stone is small, opaque, genuine Ruby, with earth's beauty and imperfections, so you'll know it's real!

Each ruby is a genuine precious gemstone, unique, approx. 5/16"-3/8" (8-10mm), hand-faceted, rose cut and bezel set in 18k Gold Vermeil (gold over Sterling Silver). You will receive a necklace equal in quality and beauty to those shown in the photographs.

Choose your Necklace Length in OPTIONS:
Chains are 14k Gold Filled paperclip chain, finished with a 14k Gold Filled lobster claw clasp.
The descriptions below are for an “average” size person. If you need help choosing, send us a note!
– 14” to 16" (35.6cm to 40.6cm) long: CHOKER or COLLAR length, the longest length falls close to the base of the neck, above the collar bone. Also a good size for a child or teen.
– 16" to 18” (40.6cm to 45.7cm) long: PRINCESS length is the most common necklace length, and falls from above the collar bone to the collar bone.
– 18" to 20” (45.7cm to 50.8cm) long: PRINCESS/MATINEE falls from the collar bone to just below the collar bone (longest length). The most common chain length for a pendant.
– 20" to 22” (50.8cm to 55.9cm) long: MATINEE length will fall from below the collar bone to the top or center of the bust (above a low neckline). Also a common chain length for a pendant.
– 22” to 24” (55.9cm to 61cm) long: MATINEE length falls from the top or center of the bust (or above a low neckline) to at or just below the center of the bust.
– If you prefer a set chain length (not adjustable), order the longer length , and send us a note with your length preference.
– Our chain lengths are designed for all sizes, petite to plus, but if you don't see your favorite length, please request a Custom Listing, or send us a note. We are happy to customize a chain length for you. :)

WHY RUBIES?
Wearing our luscious deep red Rubies, the "King of the Gemstones" and Elizabeth Taylor's 2nd favorite stone (after diamonds, of course), will bring Ruby's power to bring light to the darkness and promote creativity. Rubies offer stability in economic status; it is said as long as one has a bit of ruby, wealth will never depart.

Ancient Sanskrit calls ruby "ratnaraj," the King of Gemstones. Rubies are mentioned four times in the Bible, associated with beauty and wisdom. In the first century AD, the Roman scholar Pliny included rubies in his Natural History, describing their hardness and density. Ancient Hindus believed that those who offered fine rubies to the god Krishna were granted rebirth as emperors. Ruby remains one of the most sought-after gems of European royalty and the upper classes.

Ruby is a "stone of nobility" and protects against unhappiness, will light the darkness of one's life, assist with life changes, and promotes creativity. Rubies heal headaches, fever, the circulatory system. Rubies offer stability in economic status; it is said as long as one retains a bit of ruby, wealth will never depart. Ruby is the birthstone for July and the gem for the 15th and 40th anniversaries. -- GIA, AGTA, and various other sources.

WANT TO SEE MORE?
SEE OUR RUBY PAPERCLIP CHAIN EARRINGS https://www.etsy.com/listing/1332949190/red-ruby-earrings-genuine-ruby-earrings?click_key=2aeaa01ad791b3d27c70b4f629b91b395ebc5469%3A1332949190&click_sum=b9a6ecd6&ref=shop_home_active_1

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THE FINE PRINT
- Each item comes Gift Wrapped in our ELS signature box with ribbon & gift tag.
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