Pave Ruby Ring 6.01 Ct., 14K White Gold

From the red earth of Mozambique to the quiet light of a jeweler s bench, this ring traces a story of time pressure and patience, of heat and hand. The central gemstone is a transparent GRS certified red ruby weighing 6.01 carats, an oval shape cut with a brilliant faceting scheme to maximize its inner fire. Its dimensions are 11.43 by 10.21 by 5.96 mm, and it presents a vivid color saturation and an excellent polish, qualities that first caught the eye of our gem scouts when they inspected the rough in the mine. The stone bears a clarity grade described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to a natural history that left delicate internal characteristics while preserving extraordinary optical purity. Like many of the finest rubies from Mozambique, it has been heat treated to bring out its vivid tone, a standard enhancement that honors the gem s inherent beauty while stabilizing and clearing its color, and each step of certification and treatment has been documented so you may wear the gem with confidence and knowledge.

The transformation from rough to the oval brilliant you see in this ring is a patient dialogue between cutter and crystal, where each facet is placed to follow the stone s internal architecture and external promise. Our cutter oriented the pavilion and crown to preserve weight and to coax a deep, even red that breathes life when the jewel moves, seen as lively flashes and a velvety red depth that is unmistakable. Polishing refined each facet to an excellent finish, allowing light to enter and return with maximum brilliance and saturation. The result is a center stone that reads large, luminous, and articulate against the finger, a 6.01 carat oval that commands attention without overpowering the wearer. As custodians of this gem The Natural Ruby Company documents its GRS certification, the provenance from Mozambique, and the careful heat treatment that reveals the ruby s signature hue, so that the story you wear is as transparent as the stone itself.

Set in 18K white gold, the ring s design is inspired equally by botanical forms and refined architecture, a balancing of organic curves and structural lines. The ruby is lifted in a four prong cathedral setting, each prong rising like a carved column to hold the oval gem as though it were a flowering heart. The shoulders curve in a gentle, natural sweep, and each is dressed with white round shaped natural diamonds that catch and return light against the ruby s warmth. These diamonds appear as small constellations along the band, consisting of stones weighing approximately 0.12 carats clarity VS color grade of F or G, approximately 0.204 carats clarity VS color grade of F or G, another approximately 0.12 carats clarity VS color grade of F or G, and approximately 0.24 carats clarity VS color grade of F or G, together creating a harmonious total that enhances brilliance and frames the central ruby. The diamonds are carefully matched for cut and color so that their icy white fire contrasts with the ruby s vivid red, like frost on a rose, and the 18K white gold setting provides a cool, modern backdrop that reads architectural in profile and graceful in motion.

When you place this ring on your hand you are wearing more than a beautiful object, you are accepting a lineage of earth and craft, a journey from Mozambican deposits through the hands of cutters and setters to the signature care of The Natural Ruby Company. The design is made to be both an everyday talisman and a statement piece for special moments, comfortable in its proportions and secure in its setting, with diamonds that accent rather than compete and a ruby that remains the singular focus. Practical care is straightforward, with regular gentle cleaning recommended to preserve the polish and brilliance, and The Natural Ruby Company stands behind provenance and craftsmanship so you may cherish the ring across years and occasions. This ring is a meeting of geology and design, a moment where nature s deep color is framed by human ingenuity, offered to be worn, admired, and passed on as a living story of beauty.