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

This ring centers a C.Dunaigre certified Red, 1.56 carat cushion shape purplish red ruby, with exact dimensions of 7.43 by 6.10 by 3.71 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style, clarity graded as Very Slightly Included at eye level, vivid color saturation, and an excellent polish, with no enhancement, originating from Mozambique. For the educated buyer, this combination of natural origin, untreated status, and a vivid purplish red hue is significant, because Mozambican rubies are known for their strong, saturated colors and crystal clarity when compared with many other sources. The mixed brilliant cut preserves weight while increasing face up brilliance, allowing the ruby to present intense color without appearing dark, and the excellent polish ensures that light transitions cleanly across the facets, maximizing both sparkle and perceived purity. The C.Dunaigre certification provides an independent verification of these attributes, reinforcing provenance and treatment history, attributes that materially affect long term value and marketability for collectors and informed purchasers.

The setting in 14K yellow gold is specifically designed to enhance the ruby color and clarity, using a classical halo and secure prong architecture to amplify contrast and light return. A halo of white round natural diamonds frames the cushion ruby, with accent stones of approximately 0.054 carats, 0.072 carats, 0.12 carats, and 0.10 carats, each graded Very Slightly Included, VS1 and VS2, and F color, creating a bright white surround that visually intensifies the ruby red through contrast, while the F color grade keeps the halo chemically neutral so the red remains pure and vivid. The elevated prong setting lifts the ruby above the gallery, allowing light to enter from multiple angles and revealing internal characteristics under controlled viewing, which is advantageous for a stone evaluated as Very Slightly Included at eye level, because the open gallery reduces shadow retention and promotes scintillation. The warm tone of 14K yellow gold further enriches the purplish red hue, adding depth without obscuring clarity, and the precision of the mount minimizes metal intrusion into the sightline of the gem. Offered by The Natural Ruby Company, this piece balances connoisseur grade gemstone attributes with considered design, delivering a ring that is both visually impactful and technically persuasive to experienced buyers.