Representing power, wealth and wisdom, ruby is a favoured gemstone among royals and nobles such as Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge recently sported the red gem at the Commonwealth Service ceremony. And of course Queen Elizabeth’s iconic Burmese ruby tiara and jewellery collection will always be worth a mention. The fiery gemstone carries a rich and mystical history. As part of a historic belief, it was worn as a talisman to protect warriors in battle and the Sanskrit term for ruby, “ratnaraj”, translates to “king of precious stones”. To add a fiery sparkle and passion to the season, STYLE selects five pieces from the leading jewellery houses. Cartier The Étourdissant Arabica bracelet, in 18-carat pink and white gold and embellished with garnet beads, ruby beads, brown and white brilliant-cut diamonds, is a bejewelled bow to art. Price on request. Why Meghan Markle doesn’t wear Queen Elizabeth’s jewels Graff Look stunning in this pear-shaped necklace, set with a total of 30.8 carats of rubies and 21.13 carats of diamonds. Price on request. Chaumet The Chant Du Printemps necklace is a treasure. Set in white gold, it is adorned with onyx, cabochon-cut rubies, square-cut rhodolite garnets, and baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds. Price on request. Which jewellery pieces did K-drama stars wear in Crash Landing on You? Chopard The exquisite earrings, set with pear-shaped rubies totalling 22.6 carats and fancy-cut diamonds totalling 7.3 carats, will make you feel like royalty. Price on request. STYLE Edit: How crushed jewellery inspired Celine’s one-of-a-kind line Tiffany & Co. The platinum ring is designed in a modern, minimalist style and set with a striking unenhanced ruby of over 3 carats and diamonds, HK$1.45 million (US$187,000). Want more stories like this? Sign up here . Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .