Pave Ruby Pendant 1.64 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This pendant centers on a certified, untreated Mozambique ruby, graded Vivid Red by C.Dunaigre, weighing one point six four carats, with precise dimensions of seven point zero four by six point nine five by four point one two millimeters. The stone is fashioned as a round mixed brilliant cut, a configuration that combines a brilliant style crown with a pavilion optimized for depth and color saturation. With an average diameter near seven millimeters and a depth of four point one two millimeters, the pavilion depth falls at approximately fifty nine percent of diameter, a proportion that enhances face up brilliance while preserving the ruby's rich red saturation. The gem presents an eye clean clarity at normal viewing distances, and its excellent polish ensures minimal surface diffusion of light. Because this ruby has no enhancement, the color and transparency are wholly natural, which materially affects both optical performance and long term stability, qualities we at The Natural Ruby Company prioritize in our selection criteria.

The mounting is executed entirely in fourteen karat yellow gold, chosen for its superior wear resistance compared with higher karat alloys while retaining a warm color temperature that complements vivid red. The central ruby is secured within a custom pierced gold cup that provides a low profile and full bezel protection at the girdle, while discreet bead prongs at strategic points maintain crown security without obstructing the pavilion light return. The surrounding halo consists of white round natural diamonds totaling approximately zero point two one carats, selected at clarity VS and color F G, set in tight bead settings to create a continuous reflective collar. This halo both accentuates the ruby's color by contrast, and functions structurally to buffer lateral impacts to the central stone. The bail and gallery are engineered for balanced suspension, with a reinforced throat to distribute stress along the chain, and the back of the pendant features a pierced cage that allows light entry while preventing direct contact with hard surfaces. Finishing techniques include high polish on external planes and crisp internal facet junctions, producing a clean transition between metal and stone that minimizes catch points.

When compared to similar pendant styles, this design prioritizes daily durability without sacrificing refined optics. High prong solitaires that elevate the stone above the mounting create leverage that increases the likelihood of prong damage and accidental knocks, whereas deep bezel and low profile galleries reduce torque on the setting when brushed against clothing or during everyday activity. Cluster styles that use many small melee stones often require more frequent servicing because micro prongs are more susceptible to loosening, a vulnerability avoided here by grouping the diamond halo in a continuous bead channel and reinforcing each seat during setting. The mixed brilliant cut itself contributes to resilience, the slightly deeper pavilion geometry tends to shelter the culet and lower girdle facets from direct contact, and the eye clean clarity of this ruby minimizes the propagation points that can lead to cleavage under extreme impact. Combined with fourteen karat gold, this pendant offers a balance of hardness and ductility that withstands regular wear and occasional knocks, yet can be serviced and retipped without compromising the overall silhouette.

For buyers who require a sophisticated piece that transitions seamlessly from office to evening, this pendant represents a technical synthesis of gemological excellence and practical engineering. The vivid natural color and no enhancement provenance deliver rare optical character, the mixed brilliant proportions optimize both color saturation and brilliance, and the carefully considered setting geometry maximizes protection while maintaining light performance. Regular maintenance consists of routine inspection of bead seats and periodic ultrasonic cleaning when appropriate for the mounting, steps that will preserve the integrity and finish of both gemstones and metal. At The Natural Ruby Company we calibrate each component for longevity, and this pendant exemplifies that approach, making it an ideal everyday piece for collectors and connoisseurs who demand both beauty and structural reliability.