Ruby Necklace Ideas With A Point Of View

A ruby necklace has a color that can make even a very simple outfit feel considered. I like the contrast with gold and the way a red stone can look graphic rather than overly precious when the setting stays clean. There are classic halos here, but also fruit, stars, and a reversible heart, which is a welcome change of pace. I would wear the pendant with a plain neckline and let the color provide the one bright note.

The first set is about giving a red stone a clear frame. Lab-Grown Pendant Necklace in 10k Yellow Gold (Available in Lab-Grown Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, and Opal) keeps the silhouette simple, while Ruby (1/2 ct. t.w.) Cross Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold gives the pendant a symbolic outline. A ruby necklace like this can be the focal point of a dark knit, and I like how the clean shape gives the color breathing room.

I like the next set because it changes the texture as much as the silhouette. Ruby Bead Chain Necklace 14K Gold brings red detail into the chain itself, while 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Strawberry Pendant Necklace, 18" is the playful surprise. A ruby necklace with a clear motif works best with a quiet collar, where the red can stand out without competing with another pendant, and the strawberry brings a note of humor to a simple shirt.

The final set takes ruby into more expressive territory. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Reversible Heart Pendant Necklace, 17" has two ways to wear one recognizable shape, while Ruby & Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace in 14K Rose Gold gives the red stone a softer outline. Ruby & Diamond Heart Bezel Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 16.5" keeps the heart clean and close, and 24K Yellow Gold Vertigo Ruby & Diamond Necklace, 17.5" adds a more unusual word to the mix. A ruby necklace can handle a simple white shirt and still feel like the outfit's point.

I would let a ruby necklace lead the color story rather than trying to coordinate it with several other bright pieces. A red pendant against navy, cream, or black reads clearly, and a warm metal setting makes the contrast feel easy. Keep the earring small if the pendant has a motif, or choose a plain chain when the stone already has a strong outline. It is a little more interesting to let the red be unexpected than to build an entire outfit around matching it.