Three Stone Ruby Ring 1.74 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring is centered by a GRS certified vivid red round ruby weighing 1.74 carats, dimensions 6.43 by 6.33 by 4.94 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style. The mixed brilliant faceting combines a brilliant crown with a modified pavilion, increasing crown facet density to enhance scintillation while using a deeper pavilion architecture to concentrate color saturation. The measured depth of the ruby equates to approximately 77.4 percent relative to its average diameter, a proportion that favors rich, saturated red tone over optical spread in the plane of the finger. The stone is evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distances, with an excellent polish that optimizes surface reflection and minimizes light leakage through facet junctions. Origin documented as Mozambique, the piece benefits from GRS certification which attests to the gem identity and the observed properties reported by independent gemological assessment.

Flanking the ruby are natural round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats, graded F color and clarity in the VS1 to VS2 range. These side stones are selected for high white color and minimal inclusion impact, providing a controlled contrast that visually isolates and intensifies the ruby hue. The diamonds are set to maximize table exposure and light return, their round brilliant geometry acting as optical buffers that draw the eye to the central mixed brilliant ruby. The mounting is executed in platinum 950, with a precision fabricated gallery and prong architecture that secures the center and side stones while minimizing metal obstruction to the pavilion light path. Platinum 950 delivers dense metal thickness at critical prong junctions, and the soldered basket and reinforced shoulders ensure stable geometry for bezel and prong seating over time.

From a durability and daily wear perspective the piece is engineered for longevity. Ruby registers nine on the Mohs hardness scale, providing strong resistance to abrasion and surface wear, while the eye clean clarity grade reduces the presence of internal strain concentrations that can compromise toughness. The platinum 950 setting offers superior mechanical retention and work hardens under normal circulation, which helps maintain prong tension and seat integrity. The diamond accents, hardness ten, give additional localized resistance to impact on the shoulders. Routine maintenance recommended by The Natural Ruby Company includes periodic prong inspections and professional cleaning, which together will preserve polish and secure setting geometry for consistent daily wear performance.