Cabochon Ruby Vintage Cocktail Ring | 14K Yellow Gold 0.52 ct tw

Cabochon Ruby Vintage Cocktail Ring | 14K Yellow Gold 0.52 ct tw

This cabochon ruby vintage cocktail ring features a 0.43 ct cabochon (smooth-domed) red ruby at the center, framed by 0.09 ctw of cubic zirconia accents in a 14K yellow gold setting. Important to note up front: the white-stone accents on this ring are cubic zirconia, not diamond - the page specs say so directly and we disclose it here so buyers can make an informed choice.

Total weight is 0.52 ct in solid 14K yellow gold (585 purity), sized 5 through 9. The cabochon ruby is the value driver here; the CZ accents bring sparkle and metalwork detail at a price point that wouldn't be possible with diamond accents. Buyers specifically wanting diamond accents should consider our other cabochon ruby ring (0.66 ct tw, $840) which uses real diamond accents instead.

Cabochon ruby with cubic zirconia accents - what to know

A cabochon is a polished, unfaceted dome cut - a treatment that has been used on rubies for centuries because it presents the stone's color as a single rich field rather than splitting light into facets. The ruby here is the genuine value: 0.43 ct of natural red corundum. The accents are cubic zirconia (CZ), a synthetic diamond simulant first commercialized in the 1970s. CZ has lower refractive index, hardness, and durability than diamond, but reads visually similar in casual wear. We disclose this rather than positioning it as a diamond ring at a diamond ring price - that's not the trade we offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the accent stones real diamonds?

No. The 0.09 ctw of accent stones are cubic zirconia (CZ), not diamond. CZ is a synthetic diamond simulant. The center stone is a genuine 0.43 ct natural cabochon ruby.

Why CZ instead of diamond?

Price. Adding 0.09 ctw of natural diamond would raise the cost meaningfully without adding much to the visual presence of the design. CZ delivers the white-light contrast against the cabochon ruby at the price point this piece occupies.

Is the ruby natural?

Yes. The 0.43 ct cabochon center is a natural red ruby.

How does this compare to your other cabochon ruby ring?

Our other cabochon ruby ring (Cabochon Ruby Diamond Vintage Ring, AJGR-0072) has a larger 0.60 ct cabochon ruby, real 0.06 ct diamond accents, and a slightly lower price ($840). This ring (AJGR-0238) has a smaller 0.43 ct cabochon and CZ accents, but a more elaborate metalwork design. Choose this one if you prefer the setting style; choose the other if real diamond accents matter.

What ring sizes ship?

Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are in stock. Contact us for custom sizing.