Pave Ruby Ring 2.10 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a GIA certified, natural Red ruby, weighing 2.10 carats, with precise dimensions of 8.40 by 6.79 by 3.69 millimeters. The stone is cut in a classic cushion outline and executed in a mixed brilliant cut, which combines a modified step style crown with a brilliant pavilion to maximize both color saturation and return of light. The mixed brilliant approach increases facet interaction across the crown to enhance the vivid red saturation while the pavilion brilliancy preserves scintillation and depth, creating a balance between face up color intensity and lively optical performance. The ruby is graded slightly included at eye level, which indicates the presence of internal characteristics that do not detract from overall transparency or brilliance, and the polish is graded excellent, reflecting meticulous lapidary finishing on facet junctions and girdle symmetry. The GIA certification accompanies the stone, and the no enhancement status is documented, confirming this specimen originates naturally from Madagascar, a source known for producing richly saturated rubies with clean color zones and consistent tone.

Complementing the central ruby are natural white round diamonds, placed to enhance the profile and optical contrast, with a combined weight of approximately 0.08 carats. These accent stones are graded in the Very Slightly Included range, with clarity levels of VS1 and VS2, and a color grade of F, which ensures a near colorless appearance when set against the yellow gold. The diamonds are selected for matching brightness and proportion, and each round has been faceted to industry standards to optimize both fire and scintillation. On the ring shoulders the diamonds are integrated into a precisely engineered setting that follows the taper of the shank, allowing the accent stones to read as a continuous brightening of the band into the head, without overpowering the ruby. The entire mount is executed in 18 karat yellow gold, chosen for its warm hue that complements the strong red saturation of the ruby, and for its alloy properties which deliver long term durability and the ability to hold fine detail in the prong and shoulder work.

The structural design of the head and the setting methodology prioritize security and longevity, providing peace of mind for daily wear. The ruby is held in a four prong claw configuration, with prongs of reinforced cross section that are tapered and rounded at the tips to minimize catch while maximizing retention force at the girdle. The prongs are engineered to engage a secure seat at the girdle circumference, and the head incorporates a supportive gallery and a sub structure that distributes mechanical loads away from the stone and into the shank. The shoulders are reinforced with internal bracing that resists bending and rotation, and the diamonds are set with precise bead and channel millwork where applicable, providing individual locking points for each accent stone. All joints are fully soldered and finished to ensure continuous metal flow, reducing stress risers, and the ring is hand finished to ensure there are no sharp edges or weak connections left from machining. During production each critical dimension is verified against engineering tolerances, including prong thickness, seat depth, and gallery clearance, to ensure the ruby sits level and secure, and that each diamond maintains proper pavilion alignment for optimal light performance.

The Natural Ruby Company applies strict quality control and multiple inspection protocols to every piece, including gemological verification that matches the GIA report to the mounted stone, microscopic inspection of prong shoulders and diamond seats, and final wearability assessment on a mandrel to confirm roundness and shank integrity. For additional reassurance customers receive documentation that details the ruby and diamond specifications, and guidance on routine maintenance, which includes periodic professional inspection of prongs and tightening when needed, and recommended cleaning procedures to preserve brilliance and color fidelity. The combination of certified natural ruby, carefully matched diamonds, robust 18 karat yellow gold construction, and engineered mounting provides a ring that is both a technical achievement in gem setting and a reliable piece for everyday use, offering collectors and connoisseurs the confidence that the aesthetic excellence is matched by structural security.