Halo Ruby Pendant 4.79 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This pendant, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold, places a remarkable 4.79 carat cushion shaped ruby at its heart, dimensions 12.19 by 10.17 by 3.84 millimeters, mixed brilliant cut, clarity grade included as evaluated at eye level, vivid color saturation, excellent polish, and an acknowledged heat treatment to enhance color. The ruby originates from Mozambique, a source that has become synonymous with high quality rubies that display strong, saturated red hues, and good transparency. For the educated buyer, the combination of size, cut and polish is critical, and this stone presents an exceptional balance, the mixed brilliant faceting providing lively return of light and scintillation while the cushion outline offers a classical silhouette that remains contemporary when set in warm yellow gold. Included clarity in rubies is common and natural, and because inclusions are internal fingerprints of formation, they do not necessarily detract from the gem when color and transparency are strong, as is the case here, where excellent polish and careful faceting accentuate the gem rather than obscuring it.

Surrounding the central ruby, carefully selected natural white diamonds provide contrast and refinement, enhancing perceived color and adding optical brightness to the pendant. The diamonds comprise a selection weighing approximately 0.30 carats with clarity grades of VS1 and VS2 and color grade F, an additional group weighing approximately 0.142 carats with clarity grades VS1 and VS2 and color grade F, and a finer grouping weighing approximately 0.081 carats with clarity VS and color grade F to G, giving a combined diamond weight of approximately 0.523 carats. These diamonds were chosen for their clean appearance to the eye, their near colorless grading which preserves the ruby’s warm hue, and their precision cutting which produces consistent sparkle around the central stone. For a discerning buyer, the presence of VS clarity and F color guarantees that the diamonds will present as bright and white against the yellow gold setting, while the gradation in sizes contributes to a textured halo effect that frames the ruby without overwhelming it.

The craftsmanship behind the pendant is a study in both durability and elegance, executed with technical rigor and aesthetic restraint. The ruby is secured in a finely finished setting that blends discreet prong work with a protective cup structure at the base, forming a stable basket that supports the stone while allowing light to interact with the pavilion and crown. The halo and shoulder diamonds are individually set with precision, their seats milled to exact tolerances so that each small round exhibits even alignment and consistent elevation, minimizing stress on the gems and metal. From the side, the pendant reveals a gallery of radiating gold ribs that distribute mechanical forces across the mounting while also creating negative space that light can traverse, reinforcing brilliance and depth. Attention to finishing includes careful soldering of structural joins, double checking of prong tips, and multiple stages of polishing to achieve a resilient surface that resists everyday wear yet maintains the warm glow of 18K yellow gold.

As offered by The Natural Ruby Company, this pendant represents a meaningful investment in both material quality and artisanal execution, with attributes that matter to an informed collector or buyer. Mozambique origin combined with a large, vividly saturated ruby, accepted heat enhancement, and excellent polish yields a gemstone whose intrinsic color value and presence are immediately apparent. The accompanying diamonds, rated VS to VS2 in clarity and F to G in color, have been selected to enhance the ruby while providing lasting white brilliance. For responsible ownership, routine gentle cleaning and periodic professional inspection of prongs are recommended to preserve setting integrity, and an independent gemological report can be provided or arranged for further assurance. This piece balances provenance, gemological transparency, and meticulous goldsmithing to deliver a pendant that is both an heirloom quality jewel and a statement of refined taste.