Vedic Aquamarine Ring 2.50 Ct., 18K White & Yellow

This ring centers a transparent 2.50 carat aquamarine, cut in a classic emerald shape, with precise dimensions of 9.48 x 6.74 x 6.22 millimeters. The stone exhibits an emerald cut faceting scheme composed of broad step facets on the crown and pavilion, a generous rectangular table, and truncated corners that reduce chipping risk while contributing to the signature hall of mirrors effect associated with step cuts. The material originates from Tanzania, and it carries a clarity grade of slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with a medium color saturation and an excellent polish. No enhancement has been applied to the gemstone, so the color and internal character are entirely natural, and the combination of measured proportions and polish quality allows the gem to present a stable, even blue tone across the table under natural and artificial lighting.

The mounting is engineered to enhance both the perceived color and the apparent clarity of the aquamarine, using a hybrid metal composition. The crown and prong head are executed in 14K white gold, while the shank and lower bezel are formed in 14K yellow gold, a deliberate choice that leverages the optical properties of each alloy. The white gold head surrounds the girdle and crown junction with neutral, high reflectance metal, returning white light into the pavilion facets to amplify light return and maintain color purity. The yellow gold shank frames the stone, introducing a warm visual contrast that increases the relative saturation of the blue when viewed face up, without imparting a warm wash into the pavilion where the white gold head preserves chromatic neutrality.

Structural details of the setting further optimize light behavior and the visibility of internal features. The ring uses four corner prongs aligned with the truncated corners of the emerald cut, which secure the gem while minimizing metal coverage of the table and mains facets, preserving a broad aperture for light ingress and egress. An open gallery beneath the pavilion provides unobstructed passage of side and back light, reducing the windowing effect that can cause pale areas in step cut stones, and encouraging a combination of large flash and subtle facet scintillation. The gem proportions yield a depth ratio of approximately sixty five point six percent relative to length, a proportion that balances color saturation with adequate internal reflection, so the medium saturation is rendered as a lively, even blue rather than a washed out or overly dark tone.

Facet geometry and polish quality play a decisive role in how inclusions present, and the setting design amplifies those advantages. The emerald cut’s broad, planar facets reflect large areas of light which can either highlight or conceal internal features depending on viewing angle and mounting. In this design, crisp facet junctions produced by excellent polish increase specular reflection and produce coherent light return patterns that mask minor feathering and small crystals typical of a slightly included grade when observed face up. The white gold prong head returns neutral light into the crown facets, which softens contrast between inclusion shadows and surrounding facet fields, while the yellow gold band creates contrast along the bezel line, drawing the eye to the gem color rather than to minor internal characteristics. Together these elements yield a presentation in which the aquamarine reads as clean and vibrant at conversational distances, an effect that is both measurable in optical terms and perceptible to the discerning collector.

The Natural Gemstone Company has calibrated the technical and aesthetic decisions in this ring to maximize the natural attributes of the Tanzanian aquamarine, while ensuring durability and everyday wearability. The 14K gold alloys provide sufficient hardness for secure prong retention, and the elevated four prong configuration offers both protection for the vulnerable corners and an open profile that favors light performance. For buyers who prioritize accurate material representation, the lack of enhancement is a clear advantage, and the measured dimensions, carat weight, clarity grade, and polish grade can be provided for certification and evaluation. Routine professional inspection of prong integrity and periodic cleaning using mild solutions or approved ultrasonic methods when appropriate will maintain optical performance over time. This ring is intended for connoisseurs who value precise cut geometry and considered setting engineering, who will appreciate how the interplay of white and yellow gold, open gallery design, and step cut proportions collectively enhance the color and clarity of the aquamarine in a technically informed and visually compelling way.