Lab Grown Ruby Engagement Rings
Lab-grown ruby engagement rings bring expressive red colour to classic and contemporary settings. Explore vibrant ruby centres in platinum and gold, from graceful solitaires to decorative halos and diamond-accented designs. Ruby is a red variety of corundum, and its shade can range from bright to richly crimson; the cut and metal setting bring different facets of that colour to life.
2026 Award Nominations
Award Winning Jeweller
We’re proud to be recognised consistently by the UK jewellery industry’s leading awards programmes. In 2026, Lily Arkwright has been shortlisted for Branded Boutique of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards and Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards, reflecting our continued commitment to exceptional customer service, product innovation, and ethical craftsmanship.
These latest nominations build on previous industry recognition, including being shortlisted for Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the 2025 UK Jewellery Awards and Independent Retailer of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2025. We were also finalists for Retail Team of the Year at both the Retail Jeweller Awards and Professional Jeweller Awards in 2024, recognising the passion, expertise, and dedication of our team.
We’re honoured to be recognised for helping thousands of couples find the perfect engagement rings and wedding rings, with a strong focus on choice, transparency, and personalisation. As an award-winning jeweller, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service, exceptional craftsmanship, and responsibly sourced lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and natural diamonds, ensuring every customer can find a ring that perfectly reflects their love story.
Choosing a Lab Grown Ruby Engagement Ring
Ruby brings a rich red centre to an engagement ring, ranging in appearance from lively pinkish red to a deeper, more saturated colour. Lab grown ruby is corundum, the same gemstone species as natural ruby, and gives you a striking alternative to a white diamond.
Compare the red in real lighting
Look at photographs and, where possible, the gemstone itself under natural and indoor light. The apparent colour can change with light temperature and with the surrounding metal. Yellow gold creates a warm combination, while platinum or white gold emphasises contrast. An oval ruby can feel classic; a cushion or geometric cut gives a different silhouette.
A diamond halo adds brightness around the red stone, while a simple setting puts the ruby colour centre stage. Think about the height and edge protection of the setting for daily wear, and confirm how a future wedding band will sit with it. Explore more options in our lab grown gemstone engagement rings.
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EXPERT, QUALIFIED ADVICE
Expert Coloured Gemstone Ring Advice
A coloured gemstone brings its own considerations, from hue and cut to how it looks in a solitaire or halo. Our jewellery consultants include JET-qualified specialists and colleagues progressing through the National Association of Jewellers' training pathway. They can help you compare sapphires, emeralds, rubies and alexandrites.
Explore your options at our Manchester or London showroom, or arrange a consultation online.