Antique Style Ruby Ring 2.00 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

From the moment the earth yields its hidden treasures to the instant a piece of jewelry is fastened on a loved one, each gemstone carries a story. This emerald cut red ruby began its journey deep in the rich alluvial deposits of Mozambique, a region celebrated for producing rubies with intensely vivid color. I often imagine the patient work of miners who, guided by generations of knowledge, uncovered this rough crystal and set it on a path toward transformation. At The Natural Ruby Company we respect that origin, acknowledging the natural forces and human care that introduced this stone to the light. The ruby’s origin is not a footnote, but the first chapter of a tale that we continue with careful selection, expert cutting, and the measured application of heat treatment to enhance its color and clarity while honoring its natural character.

The heart of this ring is a transparent 2.00 carat emerald cut ruby, precisely cut to dimensions of 8.04 x 6.02 x 3.73 millimeters. Its emerald cut allows light to travel through broad, elegant facets, revealing a vivid color saturation that arrests the eye and warms the senses. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade reads as slightly included, a truthful reflection of the stone’s natural history that does nothing to diminish its brilliance. The excellent polish gives every facet a mirror finish so the red draws you in with depth and intensity. Heat treatment has been applied to reveal the ruby’s true color potential, a standard, stable enhancement that enhances the gem without compromising its integrity. These technical details are part of what makes this ruby a jewel of substance and character, a centerpiece designed to last as much in memory as in metal.

Around the ruby, a circle of white round natural diamonds sets off the center with luminous contrast. The primary halo stones total approximately 0.284 carats, with clarity graded VS and color graded F to G, providing bright, near-colorless scintillation. Complementary accent diamonds weighing approximately 0.072 carats, also VS in clarity and F to G in color, are placed thoughtfully to extend sparkle along the shoulders and gallery. The diamonds are chosen not merely for fire, but for their ability to harmonize with the ruby’s warm red and the rich glow of 14K yellow gold. The result is a design that balances warmth and brilliance, where every diamond supports the ruby like stars around a red sun. The setting itself functions as a frame and a bridge, enhancing the ruby’s presence while offering durability and comfort for everyday wear.

Handcrafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring’s architecture blends classic refinement with artisanal detail. The emerald cut ruby is held securely by four graceful prongs, while the halo of round diamonds forms a luminous bezel that emphasizes the center stone’s rectangular form. The gallery beneath the center reveals delicate openwork, an echo of old world craftsmanship that lifts the ruby and allows light to animate its table. The shoulders flow outward in a gentle split, accented by the additional round diamonds that lead the eye toward the wrist. These design choices are not merely aesthetic, they are functional, ensuring the ruby sits prominently and securely while the ring remains elegant and wearable. At The Natural Ruby Company we take pride in this balance of artistry and engineering, creating pieces that honor both gem and wearer.

A jewel is most treasured when it carries meaning across time, when a single object becomes a repository of moments, a touchstone for memory. This ring is crafted to become exactly that, a timeless treasure that adapts to the life it accompanies. Worn on an engagement hand, it will speak of vows and shared futures. Passed down as an heirloom, its ruby will carry stories of origin in Mozambique and of the hands that shaped it. The combination of a 2.00 carat vivid red emerald cut ruby, carefully selected diamonds, and enduring 14K yellow gold creates a piece that resists fashion’s fleeting cycles and instead embraces permanence. When you choose this ring through The Natural Ruby Company, you choose more than a beautiful object. You choose a living story, one that began in the earth and continues in the gestures, celebrations, and quiet moments of the person who wears it.