17.25 Ct. Ruby and Natural Diamond Tennis/Riviere Necklace, 14K White Gold

This necklace presents a precise arrangement of 84 oval shaped mixed brilliant cut rubies, weighing a total of 17.25 carats, and 42 round shaped mixed brilliant cut natural diamonds, weighing a total of 0.42 carats, all set in 14K white gold. The rubies are graded very slightly included with an intense color saturation, and the diamonds are graded VS2 clarity with F color. The design alternates richly colored ruby ovals with minute diamond accents, creating a continuous visual rhythm that emphasizes both color depth and scintillation. The Natural Ruby Company attention to material specification and proportion ensures consistent hue and optical performance across the full strand.

Craftsmanship begins with selection, where each ruby is matched for tone, saturation, and cutting proportion to achieve uniformity and balance. The mixed brilliant cut of the rubies is calibrated to maximize internal reflection while preserving the oval silhouette, and the round mixed brilliant diamonds are chosen to provide bright contrast without overwhelming the red field. Stones are hand set into individual white gold links, each link finished to a low profile to allow light to pass around and through the gems, and the articulated construction permits the necklace to drape naturally. All joins are carefully soldered and finished, and the metal receives a rhodium finish to enhance white gold brightness and complement the rubies. Every setting is inspected for secure seating and alignment, and the piece is polished to a refined luster that supports long term wear.

Attention to detail extends to the practical aspects of the piece, including weight distribution and flexibility, which contribute to comfortable wear and minimal twisting. The modest total diamond weight is used strategically as intermittent highlights between ruby stations, reinforcing the overall red field while adding measured brilliance. The Natural Ruby Company provides documentation of the gem specifications and grading for transparency, and recommends routine gentle cleaning and periodic professional inspection to maintain stone security and finish. The result is a technically considered necklace that emphasizes precise gem matching, meticulous hand setting, and a restrained, enduring aesthetic.