Antique Style Spinel Ring 2.49 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent 2.49 carat cushion shape red spinel, dimensions 8.03 x 7.36 x 5.01 mm, cut as a mixed brilliant. The mixed brilliant faceting combines a brilliant style crown with a pavilion faceting scheme engineered to balance scintillation and color saturation, resulting in lively return of red flashes while preserving depth of hue. The fashion of the table and crown facets directs light into the stone in a way that minimizes windowing, and the pavilion angles have been chosen to reinforce internal reflection from the center toward the viewer, which enhances face up tone without sacrificing brilliancy. The gem is graded eye clean at normal viewing distance, which means inclusions do not interfere with the optical performance. Color is described as intense saturation, and the polish is excellent, producing sharp facet junctions and crisp facet planes that maximize specular reflection. There has been no enhancement to the material, and its provenance is Burma Myanmar, a source known for producing spinels with saturated, warm red hues. These combined attributes make the spinel a technically refined specimen, suitable for collectors who prioritize natural origin, precise cutting proportions, and unenhanced material.

The mounting is executed in 14K yellow gold, selected for its combination of ductility and warm color that complements the red spinel without overwhelming it. The setting uses a four prong crown of pointed prongs that secure the stone while minimizing metal coverage of the girdle, allowing for optimal light entry and escape through the pavilion. The gallery is pierced and sculpted to provide additional light access to the pavilion, and the shank displays hand engraved motifs that are executed with controlled depth and clean tool marks, reflecting craftsmanship consistency. The prong height and seat are calibrated to the stone dimensions, which stabilizes the cushion outline and ensures concentric pressure distribution around the girdle, reducing stress points. The 14K alloy maintains a stable hardness suitable for daily wear and resists deformation while the warm yellow hue provides a complementary color adjacency that enhances the visual warmth of the spinel. Surface finish on the metal includes a high polish on the inner band for comfort and a carefully executed satin or textured engraving field on the exterior, which balances luster with tactile interest and coordinates with the stone s polished faceting.

In a curated jewelry collection this ring functions as a focal piece or as a coordinating element depending on styling intent. When combined with other yellow gold pieces, the ring preserves tonal continuity and reinforces a warm palette, pairing well with classic yellow gold chains, vintage engraved bangles, and warm tone gemstone earrings. The cushion spinel s mixed brilliant cut reads slightly larger face up than equivalent round weights, which makes it well suited to balance medium sized diamond studs or to anchor a simple pendant without competing with additional center stones. For stacking strategies the shank profile allows a slim plain band to nest without obstruction, and the pierced gallery provides a visual cue for low profile guards that can be custom fitted if a flush wedding band is required. For contrast based ensembles the ring pairs effectively with white metal items, where the yellow gold acts as a warm bridge between cool metal accents and red gemstones, or with rose gold for a harmonized rosy warmth. At The Natural Gemstone Company we can advise on matching proportions, complementary cut choices for companion pieces, and custom design adjustments to ensure that the ring integrates seamlessly into an existing set, whether the requirement is for a coordinated earring and pendant suite, a stacking companion, or a bespoke guard for full time wear.