Accent Stones Ruby Ring 1.30 Ct., Platinum 950

The 1.30 carat oval-shaped red ruby presented here is a marvel of gemological craftsmanship, possessing a combination of size, color, and clarity that distinguishes it from typical offerings in the market. We invite connoisseurs to appreciate this gem’s intricate features, a hallmark of The Natural Ruby Company's dedication to delivering exceptional quality. Measuring 7.95 x 5.83 x 3.33 mm, this ruby impresses not only with its carat weight but also with its perfect proportions that enhance the stone's visual appeal and light performance. Such dimensions are rare amongst rubies of this caliber, underscoring its uniqueness.

Crafted with a mixed brilliant cut, this ruby demonstrates an exquisite interplay of traditional faceting and modern innovation. The cut maximizes light reflection within the stone, producing a dazzling brilliance that captures the attention of anyone who gazes upon it. The precision of the cut works harmoniously with the ruby's inherent characteristics, creating a visual symphony of light and color. Each facet is carefully angled to ensure optimal scintillation, making this gem an exemplary illustration of high-level craftsmanship.

A clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicates that the ruby possesses minute inclusions that do not detract from its overall beauty or transparency. In fact, such subtle inclusions can enhance the gemstone by providing character and confirming its natural origin. The expertise at The Natural Ruby Company ensures that only rubies with inclusions that minimally impact aesthetics are chosen, reflecting our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Perhaps the most striking attribute of this ruby is its vivid color intensity. The rich red hue is exceedingly rare, a feature that not only amplifies its desirability but also its value. This vividness is characteristic of rubies sourced from Mozambique, known for producing stones with unparalleled depth and saturation of color. The elemental makeup of rubies from this region contributes to their striking appearance, setting them apart from rubies originating elsewhere. The stunning red tint, with its radiant energy, speaks to the breathtaking vibrancy so coveted amongst gem collectors and aficionados.

Each ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is expertly polished to eliminate surface imperfections, allowing for a glass-like finish that enhances the gem's natural beauty. This commitment to top-tier polish precedes the ruby's role as the centerpiece in the finest jewelry, prepared to capture and reflect ambient light in a warm, inviting manner. The meticulous attention to detail observed in our polishing process solidifies the gem's status as a world-class piece and serves as a testament to the outstanding craftsmanship that is our standard.

Overall, this remarkable Mozambique ruby exemplifies rarity in both size and color, positioned as a standout choice for discerning buyers seeking more than just a gemstone—those seeking a legacy piece. As with all offerings from The Natural Ruby Company, this ruby is not only an object of beauty but also a sound investment, poised to appreciate over time. By acquiring this exceptional ruby, buyers join a tradition of excellence, showcasing a jewel that is as rare as it is dazzling, and as enduring as the craftsmanship behind it.

This ring is a custom made ring setting engineered to highlight a colored center gem, while surrounding it with scintillating accent diamonds in a classic accent stones arrangement, the design style features smaller, round diamonds set on each shoulder and flanking the center, enhancing the perceived size and color saturation of the main gem, the listing supports multiple setting metal options, including 14K Rose Gold, 18K Rose Gold, 14K White Gold, 18K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum 950, and mixed metal combinations such as 14K White and Yellow, 18K White and Yellow, 14K Yellow and White, 18K Yellow and White, the center stone can be a Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, or other bespoke gemstone, while the side stones are round cut diamonds precisely matched for color and brilliance, the visual language of the ring is refined and restrained, with each accent stone strategically placed to create a halo like visual emphasis without a full halo, this creates a sophisticated silhouette suitable for daily wear or formal occasions.

From a gemological perspective, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds differ in their value drivers, and understanding these factors is important for the informed buyer, sapphires and rubies are both varieties of corundum, valued primarily for hue, tone, saturation, and clarity, a fine sapphire typically exhibits strong, even color with minimal zoning, and heat treatment is common and acceptable when disclosed, untreated stones command a premium, rubies are prized for vivid red hues, with Burmese origin often carrying a premium due to rarity and saturated color, emeralds are a beryl family gem, valued first for color intensity and clarity characteristics, Colombian emeralds are the benchmark for pure green color and often show natural fissures that are traditionally stabilized with oiling or resin, clarity in emeralds is judged differently to other gems, minor inclusions are acceptable and often inevitable, when selecting a center stone for this setting, seek laboratory certification for origin and treatments, certificates from reputable labs provide assurance of color origin, clarity grade, and any heat or oil treatments, for buyers concerned with long term value, sourcing an untreated or minimally treated gem with strong color and good clarity can provide superior appreciation potential.

The accent diamonds are round brilliant cut stones, chosen for their exceptional light return and ability to increase perceived sparkle around the center gem, for accent rounds we commonly recommend color grades in the near colorless range such as G to H for a balanced price to performance ratio, and clarity grades such as VS or SI can be perfectly suitable when the stones are small and well cut, ideal cut quality in small rounds delivers maximum scintillation, which is essential when these stones are placed on the shoulders, typical accent diamond sizes for this style range from approximately 1.2 millimeters to 2.5 millimeters in diameter each, depending on the center stone scale and client preference, the setting technique you choose influences both aesthetics and security, shared prong or bead set accents minimize metal visibility to maximize diamond surface exposure, while micro pave offers a continuous sparkle, the pictured configuration uses secure prongs and low profile mounting to protect the diamonds while maintaining light performance, matched grading and tight color harmony between left and right shoulders ensure symmetry and optical balance, when paired with a high quality center gemstone, these accent diamonds significantly enhance brilliance and color contrast, making colored stones appear deeper and more vibrant.

Structural integrity is a primary consideration for a ring intended for frequent wear, this setting uses a solid head with substantial prong anchors that are soldered and polished to integrate seamlessly with the shank, prong count and prong thickness are calibrated to the type and size of the chosen center stone, for example, a four prong head provides unobstructed light entry for round or cushion stones, while a six prong configuration adds mechanical redundancy for more secure retention, the gallery and basket are engineered with reinforcing crossbars to distribute stress away from prongs, the shank is tapered to provide comfort yet remains robust at the shoulders where stress concentrators typically occur, metal choice affects longevity, 14K alloys include a higher proportion of harder metals and are more resistant to scratches and deformation than pure gold, 18K exhibits a warmer color and richer tone, while being slightly softer, platinum 950 offers superior density and fatigue resistance, it is an excellent choice for daily wear due to its strength and hypoallergenic properties, however it will develop a patina over time that some clients prefer, white gold requires periodic rhodium replating to maintain a bright white finish, the craftsmanship includes meticulous setting seat preparation, secure bezeling where applicable, and torque tested prong tips, clients are advised to request an inspection after the first year and regular professional maintenance every 12 to 24 months, gentle home cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will preserve brilliance, while avoiding chlorine based cleaners and hard knocks will protect both colored gems and accent diamonds, taken together, the combination of high quality materials, precise setting techniques, and transparent gem grading makes this custom accent stones ring an excellent long lasting choice for the educated buyer who values both beauty and structural reliability.