Emerald & Ruby Engagement Ring
designed by Carl Blackburn, San Diego CA
Custom Two-Stone Engagement Ring
Two distinct gemstones, each with its own character, come together in this custom engagement ring by La Jolla jewelry designer Carl Blackburn of C. Blackburn Jewelers. An emerald-cut emerald sits beside a pear-shaped ruby, pairing saturated green and red in a striking, asymmetrical composition.
The emerald’s straight edges and clipped corners contrast with the ruby’s rounded body and pointed tip. Placed closely together, the stones form a unified centerpiece while preserving their individual outlines. Their different facet patterns add further interest, with long reflections within the emerald and angular flashes across the ruby.
This two-stone engagement ring follows the romantic toi et moi tradition, French for “you and me.” The pairing gives that sentiment a vivid expression through contrasting colors and shapes—a distinctive source of inspiration for couples exploring custom gemstone engagement rings in San Diego.
Ruby & Emerald Engagement Ring
Rose gold provides the quiet connection between the two colorful stones. Its soft pink hue appears in the polished claws and smooth shoulders, bringing warmth to the setting without competing with the centerpiece.
The prong arrangement follows each gemstone’s outline. Four tapered claws frame the emerald’s corners, while the ruby’s setting accommodates its curved edge and pointed end.
Small touches of metal define the boundaries between the gems, allowing their contrasting silhouettes to remain clear.
The band keeps the surrounding design simple. Rounded contours and an uninterrupted polished finish carry the eye toward the paired stones, with no additional accents distracting from their relationship.
personal pairing into a balanced design.