Pave Ruby Pendant 2.02 Ct., Platinum 950

This pendant centers on a transparent 2.02 carat cushion shaped purplish red ruby, dimensions 7.06 x 6.87 x 4.31 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant pavilion and modified cushion crown, clarity grade very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, dark color saturation, and an excellent polish, mounted in a refined 14K white gold setting. The mixed brilliant faceting strategy combines a larger table and crown facets to preserve color saturation, with brilliant style pavilion facets to maximize scintillation and return of white light, resulting in a gem that shows deep, even chroma without appearing visually opaque. Compared to commonly encountered commercial rubies with diffuse zoning, heavy silk, or coarse facet junctions, this Madagascar ruby displays a notably higher degree of transparency and tighter facet junctions, which reduces internal diffusion and enhances faceted contrast patterns. The excellent polish further sharpens facet outline and increases specular reflection, so the stone reads as both richly colored and lively when viewed face up, a combination that is technically difficult to achieve in stones of comparable weight and depth.

Surrounding the ruby is a halo of white round natural diamonds, approximately 0.32 carats total, clarity VS, color F/G, precisely matched to provide measured white light contrast against the purplish red center. The small, high clarity rounds employ tight faceting and proportion control to create a uniform halo brightness, which increases perceived saturation of the ruby while maintaining overall balance and scintillation. The 14K white gold mounting is executed with secure prong work and a supportive gallery that stabilizes the cushion profile while permitting controlled light ingress, a design decision that optimizes both security and optical performance. When compared to alternate designs that use lower clarity melee or warmer metal tones, this configuration leverages color theory and faceting mechanics to make the ruby appear cleaner and more vivid. At The Natural Ruby Company we emphasize provenance, cut geometry, and matching of supplementary stones, and this pendant exemplifies that approach, offering a Madagascar ruby with superior transparency, disciplined mixed brilliant cutting, and a calibrated diamond halo, qualities that together outclass many mass market alternatives in both technical merit and visual impact.