Ruby Engagement Ring, Jessica Simpson

News of Jessica Simpson's engagement ruby ring spread like wildfire in 2010. While we will talk about this tremendous ruby and diamond ring, an interesting point is that there had been a ban on trade in rubies and jade from Burma since 2008 and was affective in 2010. However the US eased the ban on rubies from Burma that, were already in the inventory of gem traders and jewelers. Kaisilver in Thailand can confirm that, trade in Burmese rubies really never stopped during the trade ban! That was also the time when fine ruby gem prices, took a big jump. The price of this highly sought after red gemstone, has never eased - the demand never decreases. Email us at sales@kaisilver.com if you have any queries related to gems and jewelry.

In 2010 the world of glamour and song, splashed a major story, singer-actress Jessica Simpson was engaged. The ring was a 4-5 carat ruby diamond sizzler, scribes were accustomed to bragging about high carat diamond bling, so some were taken aback with a gemstone engagement ring. The Kaisilver team was more interested in the configuration of that ruby engagement ring, the rest of the glamour was of little relevance to us. The ruby was undoubtedly a Burmese pigeon blood color gem, natural and appeared to be heat treated. Rubies and sapphires have always been treated with heat, this is a centuries old practice and even the most knowledgeable gemologist accepts that treatment.

The center of the engagement ring was aflame with this 4-5 carat ruby gemstone. On either side of the red beauty was a 2 carat sparkling diamond. The diamonds are unlikely to be less than 'G' in color and VS1 to VS2 in clarity. The price that was leaked to the press was around 150,000 U.S$ but, some reports claimed that it was closer to 200,000 U.S$.

KAISILVER EXPLAINS PRICE

Without raising an argument, it is important to understand the price of rubies and jewelry - also understand how the trade functions. Gems like rubies, sapphires and emeralds pass through a long chain of brokers and commission agents before they reach the final buyer. The jeweler who procured the ruby in Jessica Simpson's ruby ring, would have added another 15% to 20% profit margin to that stone. Kaisilver has been crafting fine gold jewelry, custom made for over 2 decades - we have served over 12,000 style and quality conscious gem and jewelry lovers across 15 nations. 

Working directly with the miners in Burma, we bypass the long chain of brokers in the trade and add, a very reasonable profit margin for ourselves. Read that line twice and you will understand why we have a high rate of repeat buyers - you end up getting more real value when, you order your custom made jewelry from Kaisilver Thailand, we ship worldwide. 

A team of super dedicated artisans, gem cutters, design and quality experts and production professionals in Thailand, work on all Kaisilver jewelry orders - gold and silver jewelry is crafted, to the same superior standards. We do not rely on brokers and do not use the services of external workshops. The only place where we do involve external experts - is in the gem certification process. An independent gem testing house, tests and certifies gems for authenticity. You can request for the certificate to be shipper to you along with the jewel. 

So with the media reporting a US$ 150,000 to US$ 200,000 for this engagement ruby ring worn by celebrity Jessica Simpson, what is the price estimate that Kaisilver experts give. We would estimate the price of this ruby diamond ring at around US$ 90,000 to US$ 120,000. Yes that is true. 

ECONOMIZING ON PRICE 

To start with remember that, Kaisilver provides the same high standards for gold and silver rings and other jewelry. In the case of a gold ruby ring, you could choose 10k, 14k or 18k gold - specify white, yellow or pink gold. The Jessica Simpson engagement ring, with an oval ruby gemstone in the center and pear shaped diamonds on the sides, was crafted in yellow gold but, you have a choice of all 3 gold colors to choose from. 

You could retain the design concept of the ruby engagement ring worn by Jessica Simpson and choose, the gemstones of your choice. The diamonds on either side of the center ruby gemstone, could be replaced with gems of your choice. These are some smart ways to make the ring more affordable. The Kaisilver support team can be contacted at, the email address provided below this report. We will be glad to come up with suggestions and advice and you will not, be obligated to buy anything from Kaisilver.

Going by the gem and diamond weights in the engagement ring worn by Jessica Simpson, the ring would have a gold weight that is not more than 12 to 15 grams. Current gold prices do add a significant cost component to gold jewelry, fortunately we could craft a silver engagement ring for you with the same fine craftsmanship.

If you are on a budget of around US$ 5,000 to US$ 7,500 for your engagement ring and are keen to, have the design of Jessica Simpson engagement ring - with rubies and diamonds, here are some ideas. 

Choose an 8x6mm oval ruby gemstone, let it be natural and certified (no glass filled rubies!) and keep the side diamonds at 6x4mm pear shaped size. Choose diamonds that are natural and not lab created, let the diamonds look bright and glittering to the naked eye. The ring would be in the 10 to 12 gram weight range. 

The gemstone could be a ruby, blue sapphire, yellow sapphire, pink sapphire or emerald. The price would be a bit more economical if, you choose a tanzanite, spinel, rubelite (reddish pink tourmaline), pink tourmaline.

Gems like citrine, amethyst, peridot, spessartite garnet (red, orange, brandy color), blue topaz, green tourmaline - would further moderate the price. Kaisilver places absolutely no restriction on gem selection, you could therefore consider a birthstone engagement ring - the design of your choice. 

US JEWELRY EXPENSIVE

Buying jewelry in the U.S is interesting, even an average jewelry seller adds a minimum of around 60% to 70% as profit margin. Now the very same jewel can cost 20% to 30% more than that if, the jewel is purchased from an expensive locality, let's say on a posh street in Hollywood. The stars are fully aware of this but, it is all done for the tremendous media exposure and publicity that the event generates. The massive profit margins that U.S and European jewelers operate with, works to the benefit of high end online jewelry providers like Kaisilver. Buyers from those regions are both comfortable and happy, to fulfill their jewelry requirements by shopping from us. Crafted by expert artisans in Thailand with gems procured directly from the miners and custom cut, Kaisilver delivers style, quality and reasonable pricing. You can also customize all features of your jewelry and even, request for a unique engagement ring or other jewel to be crafted, based on your own design concept. 

DIAMONDS AND RUBIES

What exactly prompted Jessica Simpson to wear an engagement ring with a ruby and diamond ring instead of an extravagant statement making diamond, is something we cannot comment on. However as specialists in gems and jewelry, we would like to make some points about diamonds and rubies. If you had to compare top quality diamonds and top quality rubies, ruby would be many times rarer than a diamond. Top quality pigeon blood red rubies are mined in a small area inside Burma - there is no other place on our planet where you will find them. Remember that the search for alternate sources of such fine rubies, has been going on for a couple of centuries now.

On the other hand there are at least a dozen nations that mine diamonds, in over 25 mining locations. So the bottom line is that, top quality rubies are much rarer than diamonds. We now come to a very sensitive issue, the popularity of diamonds and rubies. The red gem has been embraced by royalty for many centuries, it never needed any marketing hype or press exposure. On the other hand, diamonds hit the big scene only after millions of dollars were poured into publicity orchestrated by DeBeers. So Jessica Simpson can be proud of owning a very rare ruby diamond ring - two gorgeous, rare and historically sought after precious gemstones. 

RUBY PRICES NEVER EASE

Gem and jewelry lovers never cease to be fascinated by this gorgeous red gemstone, ruby prices have never really dropped or even slowed down. Ruby is the gemstone for all occasions and more specifically for engagement and wedding rings. Wearing a finely crafted ruby gemstone ring is a status symbol for many, others believe in the special 'powers' of ruby. Ruby also happens to be the birthstone for the month of July and the anniversary gemstone for the 40th year. 

Kaisilver experts observe that, the growing demand for men's gemstone rings has resulted in firm price trends for most natural gemstones - ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, aquamarine and tanzanite are some of the gems preferred by men. When designing and choosing men's ruby rings, the design and gem size hold high importance. This because besides being expensive, ruby also shows a steep per carat price rise, as the size of the gemstone moves up. A preview of the Kaisilver Men's Ruby Ring Collection, will give you some ideas for your own men's ring. 

We have compiled an interesting report detailing the price of ruby gemstones, this is not a price list but a useful report on the way prices of rubies are moving. Kaisilver procures rubies directly from the mines and does, the custom cutting in-house, no middlemen and multiple brokers in our supply chain. Read the Kaisilver Ruby Price Trends Report, to get an interesting insight into the price logistics of ruby gemstones. 

WHO IS KAISILVER

Leading the online high end custom jewelry sector for over two decades, Kaisilver crafts all types of jewelry in gold or silver - no restriction on gemstone or design which means that, we will gladly work with your own design concepts. Over 12,000 jewelry lovers across 15 nations, today confidently wear a jewel expertly handcrafted by the team at Kaisilver Thailand - we ship globally. We suggest that you discuss your requirements with our experts at sales@kaisilver.com and let them come up, with suggestions and pricing options. 

HOW TO ORDER

We are not in a rush to put you into placing an order! Once you have discussed your requirements with the team, on the email address mentioned in the above paragraph - make a decision. We will be fine even if you end up buying nothing from us, all we wish to do is to equip you with accurate information to make the right decision. If you choose to go ahead let the team send you details about, payment options, production lead time and shipping details. You can then move ahead to confirm the order with payment. 

KAISILVER REVIEWS

I just wanted to tell you how thrilled I was with the ring I ordered from you. The anxiety I felt due to the delay in receiving it it due to the flooding in your country last fall was immediately relieved when I saw it. I burst into tears in joy. It is absolutely beautiful and I could not ask for more. All the custom aspects I requested were completed with perfection. It was more fabulous than I had dreamed. Thank you so very much! Sincerely, Laura Kennedy

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I received my Claddagh ring and band last week and I want to thank you so much for all your assistance.  The Claddagh ring is absolutely gorgeous – it’s more than I had hoped for.  The peridot stone and diamonds are very brilliant and perfect in every way.  Both the Claddagh ring and the matching band fit perfectly and go so well together.  I am truly thrilled to put this ring on every day.  I have had many compliments on the ring, too.  You do fantastic work!  I love the beautiful, handmade card that you sent with the ring.  It was such a nice, personal touch. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for an absolutely beautiful job.  I am proud to show this ring off, and will be excited to add the wedding band to it in October.  Thank you so much for everything!  I wish you all the best. J  With heartfelt thanks, Meri Linn. Kind regards