Antique Style Ruby Ring 1.62 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

From the moment the earth yielded this stone, the story of this ring has been one of patient transformation, responsible stewardship, and careful hands. Buried beneath Mozambique soil for millennia, this ruby was found by miners working in a region known for producing some of the most sought after red gemstones in the world. At The Natural Ruby Company we know that every gem carries the imprint of its place of origin, and we work directly with small scale miners and established mining partnerships to ensure that the story of each stone is one of respect for land and community. The people who found this ruby were paid fairly, and the mining practices that brought it to light were monitored for environmental care, safe labor conditions, and traceability. When you hold this ring, you are holding a piece of land and livelihoods, a small, luminous testament to ethical sourcing, craft, and transparency.

The ruby at the heart of this ring is a transparent, emerald cut red ruby weighing 1.62 carats, measuring 8.04 by 5.98 by 2.69 millimeters. Its emerald cut shape gives it a classic and elegant profile, with a step cut that emphasizes depth of color and clarity. Evaluated at eye level, this ruby carries a clarity grade of slightly included, which is part of its natural character and proof of its origin in the earth. Its intense color saturation is the ruby story made visible, a vivid, velvety red that glows from within. The stone has an excellent polish, a finish achieved by careful faceting that allows each plane to catch and reflect light while maintaining a refined table and crisp facets. This ruby has been heat treated, an enhancement that is a long established and widely accepted practice in the trade to stabilize and intensify color, and we disclose this openly because full honesty is part of ethical sourcing. The heat treatment was performed with care to preserve the gem quality, and the result is a stone that offers the rich, enduring red that has long been admired in both historical and contemporary jewelry.

Surrounding the center ruby is a halo of white round natural diamonds, set to amplify the ruby color and to create a luminous frame that is at once vintage and modern. The halo and shoulder diamonds include accent stones weighing approximately 0.027 carats, with clarity Very Slightly Included, grading VS1 and VS2, and a color grade of F. Additional white round diamonds totaling approximately 0.342 carats provide a complementary sparkle, with clarity grading VS, and color grade F and G, chosen for their ability to balance brilliance and purity without distracting from the central ruby. Each diamond is carefully matched and hand set to achieve a consistent circumference of light that enhances the ruby center. The setting is entirely in 18K yellow gold, a choice that warms the red of the ruby and gives the piece a timeless, luminous presence. The gold is formed, soldered, and finished by master goldsmiths, with attention paid to the gallery and the prongs so that the stone sits secure and elevated, allowing light to enter and return through the crown of the ruby with maximum effect.

This ring is more than a jewel, it is a narrative of miners, cutters, setters, and polishers, all coordinated by The Natural Ruby Company to bring you an heirloom quality object that you can wear every day or reserve for the most special moments. The design speaks of balance, with the strong architectural lines of the emerald cut centered within a delicate halo, and the 18K yellow gold band offering both comfort and durable beauty. Each facet, each prong, and each diamond was placed with intention, and every stage of its creation has been documented to affirm ethical sourcing and responsible practices. We offer this ring with the knowledge that it will be cherished for generations, and we stand behind the integrity of its materials and the clarity of its provenance. If you desire further details about the origin, treatment documentation, or the makers who brought this ring into being, The Natural Ruby Company is ready to share the full narrative, because we believe that a responsible gem is a more beautiful gem.