Accent Stones Ruby Ring 1.24 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

From the depths of Burma where rubies are born under pressure and time, this oval pinkish red ruby began its journey as a beacon of color and story. Carefully extracted from a region with centuries of gem lore, this crystal was selected by the gem specialists at The Natural Ruby Company for its rare combination of hue and transparency. Weighing 1.24 carat, and measuring 7.64 by 5.59 by 3.12 millimeters, the stone was evaluated as slightly included at eye level, and it carries the prized distinction of no enhancement. Those natural inclusions are the fingerprint of origin, tiny signatures that confirm the gem grew slowly and authentically within the earth, and they also contribute to the soul of the stone by modulating how light travels through its vivid saturation. Our cutters chose a mixed brilliant cut for this oval ruby to honor the gem s innate color while coaxing out an animated, lively surface. The facet arrangement was balanced to preserve depth and saturation, while creating a scintillating play of light that hints at the ruby s history, from buried crystal to polished centerpiece.

In the studio, master goldsmiths set the ruby into a 14 karat yellow gold ring that reads like a warm frame around a living jewel. A white pear shaped natural diamond, weighing approximately 0.30 carat, with clarity graded Very Slightly Included, clarity grades VS1, VS2, and a color grade of E, sits gently alongside the ruby, creating an asymmetrical duet of color and light. The pear diamond s crisp white flash contrasts with the ruby s rosy flame, elevating the red tone while reflecting cool brilliance back into the ruby s facets. The ring s mount employs secure prongs that lift the ruby and the diamond slightly above the band, allowing light to enter from the sides and undersides, and the metal received an excellent polish to become a mirror that plays with every glint. The choice of 14 karat yellow gold was deliberate, the warmer metal intensifying the pinkish red hues and creating an intimate glow against the skin. At every step, from facet placement to prong profile to final polish, the artisans at The Natural Ruby Company treated this ring as a story to be told, making sure each decision honored the gem s origin and natural character.

When you compare the light performance of this mixed brilliant oval to other cuts and styles, the differences become a conversation about role and temperament. A mixed brilliant offers the evanescent sparkle of a brilliant cut with facet geometry that preserves interesting color depth, so compared to a traditional double cut or a pure round brilliant, this oval mixed brilliant sacrifices none of the lively scintillation while allowing the ruby s color to appear richer and more saturated. Against step cuts such as emerald or asscher, which emphasize broad flashes and a hall of mirrors effect, the mixed brilliant produces more scintillation and fire, making it better suited for colored gems where color saturation must remain the star. Compared to a cabochon, which reveals lush color but no brilliance, this oval mixed brilliant balances the desire for saturated, velvety red with an energetic surface life that catches the eye as you move. The slight inclusions in this ruby, rather than dulling the gem, interact with the mixed facet pattern to create pinpoints of character, subtle depth, and a silkiness that actually enhances the perception of color under different lighting. The pear shaped white diamond, with its high color grade and clean clarity, acts as a counterpoint, returning pure white light into the scene and amplifying the ruby s warmth, while the polished yellow gold band frames the composition with timeless refinement.

Owning this ring means wearing a piece of Burma s story and the craftsmanship of The Natural Ruby Company, a promise of natural origin, no enhancement, and considered design. The mixed brilliant oval ruby offers a modern, lively alternative to classic cuts, providing both the intense color collectors seek and the sparkling personality that makes a ring feel alive on the hand. The pear diamond s white brilliance and the hands that finished every detail invite close inspection, and the overall effect is a jewel that moves between intimacy and drama as light and life pass over it. If you are drawn to color that speaks of earth and time, and to light performance that keeps that color animated and present, this ring is a luminous testament to why natural Burmese rubies remain among the world s most cherished gems.