Antique Style Ruby Ring 2.54 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring from The Natural Ruby Company centers on a transparent, oval shaped ruby weighing 2.54 carats, measuring 9.02 by 6.94 by 4.58 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut. The ruby exhibits vivid color saturation and an excellent polish, and its clarity grade is included as evaluated at eye level. The gem originates from Mozambique, a source known for rubies with intense hue and strong saturation. The proportions and overall presentation emphasize the stone as the focal point, with a measured table and depth relationship that supports both color intensity and light return. The mixed brilliant cutting style combines precisely faceted step elements with brilliant facets to balance depth of color and scintillation, resulting in a lively face up appearance without sacrificing the rich red tone characteristic of Mozambican material.

Precision of faceting in this ruby is evident in the uniformity and alignment of the crown and pavilion facets, and in the seamless transition between the mixed facet types. The cutter maintained consistent facet angles across the crown to optimize light entry, and synchronized pavilion angles to promote even internal reflection. The result is controlled light leakage, balanced return, and a broad array of small flashes at the table and larger flashes along the crown facets. The mixed brilliant format allows the pavilion to act as a reflector for color, while the brilliant style crown facets create scintillation and dynamic fire. Attention to facet junctions and meeting lines minimizes windowing and enhances perceived transparency, even in a stone with natural inclusions. The excellent polish ensures that facet surfaces remain smooth and crisp, promoting strong contrast and well defined facet reflections under both diffuse and directional lighting.

The ruby is framed by a halo of white, round shaped natural diamonds, with a total approximate weight of 0.72 carats. The diamonds are graded Very Slightly Included, with individual grades of VS1 and VS2, and a color grade of F. The selection of near colorless diamonds in F color provides a bright, neutral backdrop that complements the ruby without introducing unwanted warmth. Each round diamond displays precise round brilliant faceting, with consistent facet placement that produces tight, uniform scintillation around the ruby. The prong set halo is executed in 18K yellow gold, and the prongs are positioned to secure each stone while maintaining minimal visual obstruction of the diamond facets. The halo arrangement augments the perceived size of the center ruby and contributes additional reflective surfaces that interact with the ruby facets, enhancing both sparkle and apparent depth. The diamonds are matched for size and light performance, and their collective weight and clarity support a lively, high contrast halo effect.

The mounting and overall craftsmanship reflect a commitment to proportion and longevity, with the entire ring set in 18K yellow gold. The gallery and crown support are engineered to hold the oval ruby with four symmetrical prongs, allowing optimal light access to the pavilion while providing secure mechanical support. The ring shoulders are executed with refined lines that taper to the setting, preserving balance and comfort for daily wear. Detailed finishing on the gold surfaces is consistent with the excellent polish on the ruby, producing a unified visual presentation. The provenance of the ruby from Mozambique, combined with the measured approach to cutting and setting, underlines a gemological and artisanal integrity. The Natural Ruby Company provides this description as an account of the gem and mounting attributes, focused on cutting precision, material specifications, and the interaction of facets and light that define the ring quality.