Accent Stones Ruby Ring 1.38 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

Nestled within the draped silk of history and lore lies a rare gem, a GRS certified 1.38 carat purplish red ruby, artfully fashioned into a heart shape with dimensions of 6.92 x 6.98 x 3.27 mm. This alluring gemstone, featuring a mixed brilliant cut, is remarkable for its vivid color intensity that dances with every movement. It exudes a romantic allure, captivating those who value precision and expertise in their chosen possessions. Our commitment at The Natural Ruby Company is to deliver gemstones that are defined by exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled beauty.

The heart shape of this ruby evokes storytellers of old, each faceted angle echoing tales of devotion and passion. Its lively purplish red hue calls to mind early dawns over ancient Thai landscapes where such rubies are forged amidst geological narratives eons in the making. The color intensity, officially graded as vivid, suggests a burning fire akin to the fervor of love professed under starlit heavens. It's as though this ruby captured the glow of the rising sun, preserving it within its curvaceous heart for eternity.

Technically proficient in every sense, this ruby is classified under the clarity grade of 'very slightly included', discernible only at a close eye level. These minor inclusions might be viewed not as imperfections, but as whispers of its natural origins, subtle documentaries of its journey from earth to elegance. Such clarity assures the beholder of its genuine character, allowing light to envelop and refract within its depths, creating a mesmerizing interplay of color. The mixed brilliant cut enhances this effect, maximally releasing the gemstone’s inner radiance and crafting a dynamic display of brilliance from every angle.

Expert hands have polished this gem with an excellence that aligns with the highest standards we uphold at The Natural Ruby Company. The excellent polish transforms each facet into a mirror of splendor, ensuring that every engagement with light results in a dazzling performance. The vibrant union of cutting and polishing techniques elevates this ruby into an object of wonder, appealing to both the lay admirer and the discerning collector. Such quality is testament to our promise of artistry and dedication towards delivering precious stones that communicate intrinsic worth.

Originating from the fabled lands of Thailand, this ruby bears the unique geological signature of its birthplace. The mineral-rich soils and voluminous earth processes combine under specific conditions to deliver hues and clarity that set Thai rubies apart. This gemstone eloquently narrates its own timeless story as part of history's medley, made real once more through our stewardship at The Natural Ruby Company. Allow this ruby to become a chapter in your tale, an heirloom instilling reverence and affection across generations.

From the first strike of the hammer through the patient shaping and polishing, this custom made ring setting draws on a long lineage of gem setting that spans centuries, cultures, and styles, a lineage that has always treasured small stones for the way they lift and frame the central jewel. Crafted in choices of fourteen karat rose gold, eighteen karat rose gold, fourteen karat white gold, eighteen karat white gold, fourteen karat yellow gold, eighteen karat yellow gold, platinum nine hundred fifty, and two tone combinations of white and yellow gold, the setting honors both the enduring techniques of the past and the refined tastes of the present. The design style is accent stones, and the shoulders are graced with marquise shaped diamonds that echo the elegance of botanical motifs found in antique fine jewelry. Each metal option carries a history of its own, rose gold with its warm vintage glow, white gold and platinum with their cool noble severity, yellow gold with its direct reference to ancient regalia. In every choice, the ring speaks to collectors of tradition and to those who value work made to last, a piece meant to transit from generation to generation as a visible testament to beauty and devotion.

The accent stones style that defines this setting places smaller gemstones around and along the approach to the center, a technique that has been favored since the days when gem cutters and setters worked by candlelight to coax brilliance from crystal and color from mineral. Small marquise diamonds are set like leaves or stars along the band, each one selected and positioned to catch daylight and lamplight in a measured progression that leads the eye to the heart of the ring, a sapphire, a ruby, an emerald, or a chosen gemstone that will serve as the center. These side stones do more than add dazzle, they create narrative, they frame and elevate, they provide a supporting chorus to the soloist at the center. When set in warm rose gold, a sapphire takes on a romantic depth, a ruby sings with intensified warmth, an emerald acquires an old world verdant richness. When set in white gold or platinum, each color reads with clearer contrast, and the white brilliance of diamonds stands crisp and jewel like. Two tone options allow a visual dialogue between metals, an echo of past eras when artisans combined hues to achieve dynamic contrast and to underscore the importance of the central treasure. The marquise shape itself is a classic form, known for elongating and flattering the finger, a detail that links this modern custom offering to the refined tastes of bygone courts and ateliers.

There is a singular moment during the making of this ring that is almost ceremonial, when the chosen center gemstone is lowered into its throne and the tiny prongs are eased into place around it, the final act that transforms a beautifully crafted setting into a completed jewel. In that instant the band ceases to be merely a promise of adornment, and becomes a living whole, the center and accents in conversation, light traveling from one facet to the next, reflections multiplied, color intensified, a quiet miracle of geometry and human hands. For lovers of legacy, the moment of setting recalls the unveiling of heirloom pieces and the rituals of exchange that have defined family ties for generations. The stones that flank the center are not mere decoration, they are witnesses, amplifying the center stone and extending its voice through every movement of the hand. Selecting this ring means choosing a creation that honors tradition, favors thoughtful detail, and invites a bespoke experience, where the center sapphire, ruby, emerald, or other gemstone will be chosen with care and set into a frame of marquise diamonds and precious metal that will hold its beauty as a promise across years. If you seek a ring that bridges history and now, a jewel that reads as both an heirloom and an intimate expression, this custom made accent stone setting offers a timeless canvas for the gem that completes your story, and an artisan promise that the transformative moment of setting will be as memorable as the moment you wear it.