Fire & ICE

Story and photos by Kate Treick

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but when you add deep red rubies or garnets, the combination might win your heart. When set against glittering diamonds, rubies provide a contrast that enhance both stones’ sophistication, style and elegance. A little color can also upgrade the flare of a stylish watch. Which pieces would you choose?

Beré Jewelers

5033 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola; 850-477-6818; berejewelers.com.

• 18K white gold ring with 1.87ctw rubies and 0.46ctw diamonds by Kattan Diamonds, $8,375.

• 14K yellow gold 0.50ctw diamond paperclip link pavé heart necklace by Shy Creations, $2,690.

• Oris Watch 40mm Big Crown Automatic watch with red dial on brown leather strap, $1,750.

Elebash Jewelry Company

36 Palafox Pl., Pensacola; 850-432-5136; elebashs.com.

• 18KWG ruby and diamond ring with 1.38ct ruby and .23ct diamonds, $9,750.

• Garnet drop earrings 14KWG with 2.54ct total garnets and .53ctw diamonds, $2995.

• Ruby pendant 14KWG oval pendant with 1.65ctw ruby and .60ctw diamonds, $8,990.

Jewelers Trade Shop

26 Palafox Pl., Pensacola; 850-432-4433; jewelerstradeshop.com.

• 18K white gold diamond and ruby bracelet, $29,350.

• 18K white gold and diamond ring, $14,875.

• Open diamond heart necklace, $860, and diamond cluster heart necklace, $1,325.