I chose a ruby and diamond wedding band set in white gold (the photo to the right shows it in yellow gold rather than white.)
9 stones - 5 rubies, 4 diamonds.
Why rubies? I heard a preacher point out that the Bible asks - who can find a virtuous woman? Her price is far above RUBIES.
He pointed out that the Bible (interestingly enough) doesn't compare the woman to diamonds, but to rubies. He went on to say, while a diamond is more expensive, a ruby is more rare.
Wow!
After hearing that, I just HAD to have rubies in my band.