0.45 Ct. Ruby Bezel Necklace, 14K White Gold

This elegant necklace from The Natural Ruby Company is a study in purity and proportion, designed to sit gracefully at 18 inches. The focal point is a transparent 0.45 carat round red ruby, sized 4.50 x 4.50 x 2.85 mm, fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to balance fire and scintillation. The stone is graded very slightly included at eye level, with vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, and has been heat treated to enhance its natural hue. Every component is set in 14K white gold, and the low profile mounting allows the ruby to read as a pure drop of color against the skin, while the fine chain links are sized to complement the pendant without overpowering it.

What makes this piece exceptional is the painstaking craftsmanship that goes into setting each gemstone, a process we take great pride in at The Natural Ruby Company. Our master setters begin by hand cutting a precise seat for the ruby, ensuring the bezel wall thickness is even all the way around and that the pavilion sits at the correct height to optimize light return through the crown. The ruby is placed and burnished into the white gold with steady pressure so that the metal hugs the girdle without obscuring the mixed brilliant facets. Every facet alignment is checked under magnification, and the bezel rim is then subtly polished to a mirror finish to reflect light back into the stone and to protect the girdle from wear. The chain attachments are soldered and finished to allow the pendant to move freely, keeping the ruby centered and secure. The result is a necklace that combines contemporary simplicity with artisanal technique, a piece that is both durable for everyday wear and refined enough for special occasions. When you choose this necklace, you choose the assurance of careful sourcing, expert setting, and a finished jewel that celebrates the natural beauty of a Mozambique ruby.