Accent Stones Citrine Ring 5.01 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 5.01 carat round yellow citrine measuring 10.92 x 11.03 x 7.86 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize scintillation and light return. The citrine is graded Very Slightly Included at eye level, with medium intense color saturation and an excellent polish, and it is natural with no enhancement, sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka. These attributes make the stone particularly attractive to the educated buyer, because the combination of substantial carat weight, natural origin, and intact surface polish produces reliable optical performance without the caveats of heat or irradiation treatments. The side stones are natural white diamonds, half moon shapes totaling approximately 0.30 carats, and tapered baguette shapes totaling approximately 0.08 carats, each graded Very Slightly Included in clarity and F in color, which provides near colorless contrast and clean facet coupling to the center stone. The entire composition is set in 14K white gold with secure prong work and a refined gallery, a construction executed by The Natural Gemstone Company to balance display and protection.

In terms of durability this design performs strongly for everyday wear when compared to similar jewelry on the market, yet it is important to understand material behavior. Citrine is a variety of quartz with a Mohs hardness of about 7, so it resists most normal wear related abrasion but is more susceptible to surface scratches than sapphire or diamond, which score 9 and 10 respectively. Citrine has good toughness without perfect cleavage, so it tolerates routine handling, but it does not equal the chip and abrasion resistance of corundum or diamond. The 14K white gold mounting used here is harder and more wear resistant than higher karat gold alloys, and the prong design and side diamond configuration add lateral protection for the pavilion, which increases durability versus lighter or more exposed solitaire settings found elsewhere. Compared with platinum settings this 14K construction will show surface scratches more readily but will be easier to refinish and will maintain secure prongs with routine maintenance. For long term preservation we recommend periodic inspection for prong integrity, occasional professional cleaning and polishing, and removal during heavy manual tasks, these steps will keep the ring looking its best while preserving the integrity of both the citrine and the accompanying diamonds.