Antique Style Ruby Ring 4.31 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

If you are searching for a ring that resolves the tension between breathtaking color and everyday wearability, this piece from The Natural Ruby Company is the answer, This ring features a transparent 4.31 carat oval red ruby, measuring 11.99 by 9.07 by 4.27 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant pattern that maximizes both face up presence and lively light return, The ruby is graded included at eye level, with vivid color saturation and an excellent polish, It has been heat treated, and it comes from Mozambique, a source known for producing rubies with intense, pure red tones, The gemstone rests in a warm 14K yellow gold setting that complements the stone s natural warmth and elevates its presence on the finger, From the intricate crown style gallery to the balanced band, the mounting is designed to showcase the ruby while offering secure wear for daily life or special occasions.

Understanding how this oval mixed brilliant ruby performs under light is essential when comparing it to other cuts and styles, The mixed brilliant faceting blends the sparkle and scintillation of a modern brilliant cut with the broad, elegant face of an oval, This creates a visual experience where light is returned as strong brilliance and lively flashes, while the elongated outline increases perceived size and allows the vivid color to read boldly from above, Compared with a round brilliant, this oval mixed brilliant gives more surface area per carat which means the color reads richer and the stone appears larger, A round brilliant will usually show maximum symmetrical return and intense sparkle, but it shows less face up color per carat and can feel smaller at the same weight, Compared with cushion shapes, which emphasize large flashes of fire and a soft, romantic look, the mixed brilliant oval keeps more even scintillation that is ideal for rubies where color is paramount, Compared with step cuts such as emerald or asscher, those styles emphasize clarity and a hall of mirrors effect rather than intense sparkle, Step cuts often reveal inclusions and can lose perceived color depth if the pavilion does not return light broadly, Our oval mixed brilliant mitigates those risks by dispersing light throughout the stone, minimizing windowing while preserving saturation.

Practically speaking, the proportions and excellent polish of this Mozambique ruby make it exemplary among colored gemstones for both engagement and collector desires, The mixed brilliant pavilion and crown angles are calibrated to balance color and brightness, so the vivid saturation reads deeply from the table without appearing dark, At the same time the faceting pattern creates a lively pattern of scintillation across the oval top that keeps the ring animated with movement, In contrast, cabochon rubies show smooth color but no internal sparkle, and rose cut stones present a more antique, subdued glow, Neither style will offer the same dynamic light play as a well executed mixed brilliant oval, If your priority is a ring that commands attention from both near and far, while remaining elegant and wearable, this 4.31 carat oval from The Natural Ruby Company completes that search, We stand behind the provenance and presentation, and we welcome you to reach out for additional images, viewing options, or custom requests, Let this ruby be where your search ends, bringing the vivid red, the expert cut, and the timeless yellow gold setting together in a single, unforgettable piece.