Antique Style Rutilated Quartz Ring 4.72 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a transparent, oval shape yellow rutilated quartz weighing 4.72 carats, with dimensions 12.42 by 9.62 by 6.49 millimeters and a mixed brilliant cut. The stone exhibits medium intense color saturation, an excellent polish, and is presented without enhancement. Clarity is reported as not applicable evaluated at eye level, a designation indicating that the gem was assessed for visible characteristics under normal viewing conditions rather than graded to a faceted gem clarity scale. The mixed brilliant cut combines pavilion facets designed for internal light return with a faceted crown and table that permit clear visual access to the stone’s internal characteristics, including its golden rutile needles, which remain a defining and attractive feature of this material. The gem’s origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region noted for producing rutilated quartz specimens with warm, well-saturated tones.

The ring setting is executed entirely in 14K yellow gold and is engineered to draw attention to the center stone through proportion, elevation, and visual framing. The stone is held in a secure multi-prong crown that rises above an open, pierced gallery. This elevated, open construction allows light to enter the pavilion from multiple angles and creates contrast between the warm gold metal and the gem’s golden interior, emphasizing the oval silhouette and enhancing perceived depth. The band resolves into a paired or split shank that narrows slightly toward the gallery, guiding the eye upward to the table of the quartz. Subtle architectural elements in the gallery and shoulders provide negative space and lightness without competing with the stone, so that the mixed brilliant facets and the quartz’s transparency remain the focal point. The dimensions and carat weight give the center stone a commanding presence on the finger, and the elongated oval profile naturally directs attention along its axis, making it readable from both face-on and oblique viewing angles.

The Natural Gemstone Company presents this piece as an example of considered material pairing and workmanship, combining an untreated natural gem with a warm 14K yellow gold setting that complements rather than overpowers the stone. The absence of enhancement ensures that the color and internal rutiles are natural characteristics from the Ceylon provenance, and the excellent polish maximizes surface luster and facet definition. For care, avoid prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals and sudden temperature changes, and clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush to preserve luster. Routine inspection of the prongs and gallery is recommended to maintain security of the stone. This ring is specified to emphasize the center gem through elevation, openwork, and a focused shank geometry, making the yellow rutilated quartz the unequivocal visual anchor of the design.