0.87 Ct. Ruby and Natural Diamond Accent Stones Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold

At the heart of this necklace from The Natural Ruby Company rests a vivid Mozambique ruby of 0.87 carat, an oval mixed brilliant cut that measures 6.88 by 4.85 by 2.34 millimeters, with very slightly included clarity at eye level, excellent polish, and the warm enhancement of heat treatment. Flanking this radiant center are two white round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.05 carats, H color, SI2 clarity, all harmoniously set in 14K yellow gold. The overall effect is quietly arresting, the intense, velvety red of the ruby elevated by the cool white fire of the diamonds and the honeyed glow of 14K gold, a composition that speaks of discernment and the privilege of owning a genuine mineral treasure. Worn at 17 inches, the necklace sits at the collarbone in a way that announces presence without ostentation, a subtle affirmation of refined taste and accomplishment.

What distinguishes this piece is not only the quality of the gems, but the chain design, which is both an aesthetic choice and a practical solution. The delicate gold chain here is conceived in the spirit of a satellite chain, with tiny, thoughtfully placed diamond stations that punctuate the line and draw the eye inward to the ruby, instead of allowing the gemstone to float alone. Compared with a plain cable chain, which can feel utilitarian, or a heavier rope or box chain, which can overwhelm a small center stone, this design offers balance and proportion, giving the ruby room to breathe while adding measured scintillation along the neckline. The choice of 14K yellow gold for the chain is deliberate, offering superior strength and resistance to wear compared with softer higher karat alloys, so the necklace can be enjoyed daily without sacrificing elegance. Moreover, the chain is engineered to lie flat against the skin and minimize twisting or tangling, keeping the ruby perfectly centered, and the discreet gold settings that cradle each stone secure the gems while permitting light to animate their surfaces. The result is a necklace that is at once beautiful and eminently wearable, a wearable declaration of status and taste that transforms every moment it is worn into an occasion.