Antique Style Ruby Ring 1.56 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring from The Natural Ruby Company centers on a certified, natural Mozambican ruby that stands apart in both presence and provenance, a 1.56 carat cushion shape purplish red ruby measuring 7.43 by 6.10 by 3.71 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize fire and depth, clarity grade very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, vivid color saturation, excellent polish, and importantly no enhancement, certified by C. Dunaigre. The central ruby is embraced by white pear shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carats with clarity Very Slightly Included, grades VS1 and VS2, and color grade F, and by white round shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.355 carats with clarity Very Slightly Included, VS1 and VS2, and color grade F, all set in a warm 14K yellow gold mounting that increases contrast and complements the ruby’s purplish red tone. The overall craftsmanship highlights the stone’s natural color zoning and internal character while the mixed brilliant cushion cut and excellent polish deliver exceptional brilliance and scintillation, making the piece both elegant and unmistakably natural.

When compared with lab grown alternatives, this natural Mozambican ruby offers distinct advantages that matter to connoisseurs and collectors alike. Lab grown rubies can match natural stones in hardness and basic chemistry and may appear more uniform, but they cannot replicate the combination of natural formation, geological history, and rarity embodied in an unenhanced, certified ruby. Because this ruby is natural and unenhanced, its vivid saturation and eye level clarity are a product of millions of years of earth processes rather than human intervention, which enhances long term desirability and potential resale value. The C. Dunaigre certification documents origin and treatment status, offering assurance that many lab grown stones cannot provide in terms of natural provenance. The natural white diamonds surrounding the ruby are similarly chosen for classic F color and VS clarity, attributes that maintain market recognition and enduring demand relative to lab grown alternatives. For buyers seeking a ring that combines measurable quality with unique natural character and an established market value framework, this piece from The Natural Ruby Company represents superior quality, lasting beauty, and a story that only a real, unenhanced gem can tell.