18k Yellow Gold 10.88ct Oval Rhodolite Garnet Cocktail Ring
This stunning 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is in excellent pre-owned condition and ready to ship!
| Style |
18k Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Oval Rhodolite Garnet Cocktail Ring with Filigree Shank |
| Material |
18k Yellow Gold |
| Center Stone |
Oval Cut Natural Rhodolite Garnet, 10.88ct |
| Stone Color |
Deeply saturated red-purple (classic Rhodolite) |
| Setting |
Bezel set with 18k yellow gold |
| Ring Size |
6.5 (can be sized) |
| Total Weight |
9.0g (5.8 dwt) |
| Additional Details |
This item comes with a Diamonds by Raymond Lee Presentation Box! |
| SKU |
A30321462 |
Rhodolite garnet occupies a very specific niche in the colored stone world. Unlike the darker, more common almandine garnets, rhodolite sits at the intersection of pyrope and almandine chemistry, producing that distinctive raspberry-to-red-purple hue that photographs beautifully under any light source. At 10.88 carats in an oval cut, this stone is genuinely large for a rhodolite — most fine rhodolites in retail settings top out well under five carats. The depth of color here is rich and consistent across the face of the stone, with no windowing or extinction that often plagues oversized colored gems.
The mounting is as considered as the stone. A clean 18k yellow gold bezel wraps the oval perimeter, securing the garnet without the visual clutter of prongs and letting the full face of the gem read uninterrupted. Turn the ring over and the shank opens into an ornate open-lattice filigree framework, the kind of handcraft detail that adds visual weight from every angle without adding bulk to the finger. The warm yellow gold against that red-purple stone creates a color pairing that has been prized in jewelry since the Victorian era, and it still reads unmistakably luxurious today.
At 9.0 grams, this ring has the solid feel of a serious cocktail piece. It wears confidently on a size 6.5 finger and pairs equally well with a formal evening gown or a strong casual look. For anyone building a colored stone collection, a 10.88ct natural rhodolite garnet at this price point represents real value — fine rhodolite has climbed steadily in collector demand as buyers look beyond the traditional big three.
Each piece is fully inspected and authenticated by Diamonds by Raymond Lee in Boca Raton.
