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14k white gold station necklace with round ruby beads and small diamond stations
Ruby and diamond station necklace on neckline with thin 14k white gold chain
14k white gold station necklace with round ruby beads and small diamond stations
Ruby and diamond station necklace on neckline with thin 14k white gold chain

C. 1990 Vintage 1.00 ct. t.w. Ruby and .50 ct. t.w. Diamond Station Necklace in 14kt White Gold

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$3,295

$1,415
C. 1990. From our Estate collection, this fantastic 1.00 ct. t.w. round ruby and .50 ct. t.w. round brilliant-cut diamond station necklace i…

Item 204573

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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Elemental Detail

The difference between 14kt and 18kt white gold is a function of the gold-to-alloy ratio. 18kt contains more pure gold and may appear slightly warmer in tone; 14kt's higher alloy content produces greater hardness and scratch resistance, making it the more durable choice at the cost of slightly lower gold purity.

Style Notes

For a colored gemstone piece, 14kt white gold is a considered setting choice: its neutral finish lets the stone display its true hue without the warm color interference that yellow gold introduces, which makes the gem the total focus.

Origin Story

Burma's Mogok Valley defined ruby color standards for centuries and remains the benchmark against which other sources are measured. Mozambique's Montepuez deposit, identified in 2009, rapidly became a major commercial source producing material competitive with Burmese ruby at the fine end, shifting the market considerably within a decade. Thailand, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania contribute material with distinct color profiles reflecting the mineral chemistry and geological conditions of each deposit: origin is both a provenance category and a color predictor in fine ruby.

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