Designing fine jewelry is an art; each and every Master Jeweler is an artist in their own way. And just like traditional artists, these designers have free rein to do whatever they can imagine. This is one of the most exciting aspects of designing fine jewelry- the creation of one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Once a jeweler pictures an idea in their head, they can execute it flawlessly, with time and effort. And many jewelers have a specific signature to set them apart from all of the others. One particular designer we’re interested in is Herzl Lary, CEO and designer for Venetti. Why are we so interested in Herzl, you ask? Well, for starters, his designs are immaculate. If you’ve never seen any of his Venetti engagement rings, you have to check them out.

But there is one key detail about his designs that is the most intriguing: the use of hidden rubies. On every one of Herzl’s Venetti engagement rings there is a small ruby set on the inside of the band. Yes, the inside, seen in the picture below.

What’s up with the hidden ruby in Venetti engagement rings?

Now, you might be wondering:

“What the heck is the point of setting a ruby on the inside of an engagement ring band?”

And that’s a reasonable question. Clearly, it’s not for aesthetic purposes since you can’t see it unless you’re looking for it. So, what could it be?

Just like you, we were curious, so we decided to ask Herzl ourselves. And the answer we received was actually very poetic. Herzl himself puts it best:

“The placement of the ruby in each Venetti ring will bring a sense of power and confidence to the wearer. The presence of the ruby stimulates the senses to increase vitality and give the wearer the confidence to overcome timidity and propel towards prosperity.”

With this specific design detail, it’s all about how the jewelry makes you feel, not how it looks. The energy from the ruby evokes emotion and makes your engagement ring that much more sentimental.

Above all else, rubies are associated with love, passion, and romance, making it the perfect stone to incorporate into an engagement ring setting. The vibrant red tone of each ruby represents the powerful emotions of love and passion and symbolizes the color of love and of the human heart. Since the beginning of time, rubies have been associated with power, passion, and faithful commitments, which is exactly why Herzl Lary decided to insert it in every engagement ring he designs.

With all the emotion and attention to detail Herzl provides in his Venetti engagement rings, it’s obvious he is very passionate about his work. And that’s exactly what we think makes them so special. So the next time you come across a Venetti engagement ring, take a little peek at the inside of the band. If you see a small, sparkling red stone, you’ll know it was designed specifically by Herzl Lary.

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Love the meaning behind the hidden ruby? Stop by our jewelry store on San Diego Avenue and we’d be happy to show you more of these unique Venetti engagement rings. Trust us- you’ll fall in love with this design. You might not think this small feature could have such an impact, but once you put the ring on your finger, you’ll realize sometimes the smallest detail has the most significance.