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Lily Arkwright is proud to offer free worldwide delivery and returns.
We aim to dispatch most orders within 7–28 days. Selected bespoke designs may take 5–6 weeks.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- UK: Next working day
- Europe: 2–5 working days
- US & Canada: 3–5 working days
- Rest of the world: Typically 3–5 working days
All parcels are dispatched through our nominated couriers, fully insured and requiring a signature upon delivery.
Returns
Enjoy a 50-day money-back guarantee with complimentary worldwide return postage on eligible purchases, starting from the date of delivery.
To arrange a return or exchange, please email hello@lilyarkwright.com to request a Returns Number (RN) and return instructions. Please retain proof of postage.
Returned jewellery must be unworn, in its original condition and accompanied by its original packaging and relevant certificates.
Certain engraved, personalised or genuinely bespoke pieces may be excluded from change-of-mind returns, without affecting statutory rights.
For orders exceeding £15,000, the change-of-mind returns period is 14 days rather than 50 days, without affecting your statutory rights.
Please see our Delivery & Returns Policy for full details.
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Matching Wedding Band
We recommend you match the Esme Engagement Ring with the Ember 2.00mm Wedding Band.
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Lab-grown ruby gemstones
A lab-grown ruby makes red the defining feature of an engagement ring. Its colour can provide a strong contrast against a simple band or become the centre of a more detailed composition with surrounding diamonds.
For someone drawn to warmer, richer colours, ruby offers a different direction from white diamond or cooler-toned gemstones.
Understanding a lab-grown ruby
Ruby is the red variety of corundum, the same mineral family as sapphire. A lab-grown ruby is created under controlled conditions rather than formed naturally within the earth.
Its laboratory-grown origin does not change its identity as ruby. It remains distinct from a red diamond or another red gemstone.
Colour, proportions and appearance can still vary between individual stones, so the gemstone itself should be considered alongside its description.
Choosing the red you prefer
Ruby can show different expressions of red. Some stones may appear brighter, while others have a deeper tone or subtle purplish or orangey influences.
The right colour is a matter of preference rather than a single prescribed ideal. Consider whether you want the ruby to create a strong focal point or sit within a softer, more balanced design.
View it alongside your chosen metal and any accent stones, as the surrounding colours can influence how the red is perceived.
Bringing shape and proportions together
A round ruby gives the design a compact, symmetrical centre. An oval creates a longer silhouette, while cushion and more angular outlines introduce different proportions.
Think about the gemstone in relation to the band rather than viewing its shape alone.
A fine band may make the centre appear more prominent, while a broader setting gives the metalwork a stronger role in the finished ring.
Pairing ruby with metal and diamonds
Yellow gold creates a warm combination with red. Platinum or white gold offers a cooler contrast, while rose gold places ruby within a softer palette of related tones.
A solitaire keeps attention on the ruby. A halo can provide a bright border, while a trilogy creates a wider arrangement across the finger.
If diamonds accompany the ruby, decide whether you want them to remain supporting accents or become a substantial part of the overall design.
Ruby for everyday jewellery
Ruby combines strong resistance to scratching with good suitability for regularly worn jewellery.
The complete ring still requires appropriate care. Protect it from hard knocks, consider the security of the setting and follow cleaning guidance for all the materials present.
Choosing a Lily Arkwright lab-grown ruby ring brings together the red you prefer, the shape that suits your style and the setting that completes the design.