Solitaire Bi Color Sapphire Ring 2.32 Ct., Platinum 950

This ring centers on a 2.32 carat emerald cut bi color sapphire, measuring 8.44 by 5.94 by 4.56 millimeters, cut to an elongated rectangular emerald outline with strongly defined step facets. The emerald cut in corundum emphasizes broad, planar facets and a generous table surface, creating a window that reveals internal structure, color zoning and pleochroic responses more readily than brilliant cuts. The stone displays medium color saturation, with distinct bi color character that manifests as lateral color bands when rotated, and the cut has been executed to balance face up color distribution with optical depth. Clarity is graded very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, indicating that inclusions are minimal, non distracting and generally masked by the step facet geometry, and the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and superior light return across the pavilion and crown. The sapphire is untreated, with no enhancement, and its Sri Lankan origin contributes to the classic Ceylon color profile that collectors value, with clean tone and lively hue separation under directional light.

The ring mount is fully executed in platinum 950, chosen for platinums inherent density, malleability and long term dimensional stability, which are critical when securing a stone with an exposed step cut table and crisp corners. The stone is held in a four claw prong setting, with each prong shaped to engage the girdle and gently protect the vulnerable emerald cut corners while preserving the open table and facet display. The gallery geometry is engineered to allow light entry to the pavilion facets while maintaining mechanical security, and the band is finished to a polished surface that complements the sapphire without overpowering its optical character. At The Natural Sapphire Company our fabrication tolerances focus on minimal seat clearance and symmetric prong alignment, ensuring even pressure distribution around the girdle and reducing micro movement that can accelerate wear. The excellent polish of the sapphire is matched by fine hand finishing of the platinum, and the result is a ring that presents the bi color effect cleanly from multiple viewing angles while maintaining a conservative, engineered profile for everyday use.

From a durability and daily wear perspective this sapphire in platinum 950 offers a highly practical combination, due to corundums position at 9 on the Mohs hardness scale and its lack of true cleavage planes. Compared to diamond, which is harder at 10 on the Mohs scale but has planes of easy cleavage under sharp impact, sapphire is slightly less hard but often more resistant to the kinds of edge impacts and chipping that affect faceted goods in everyday life. Compared to beryl family gems such as emerald and aquamarine, which are softer and exhibit lower toughness with significant inclusions and parting tendencies, the sapphire provides a clear advantage for rings intended for continuous wear. That said, the emerald cut geometry concentrates facet junctions and creates corner stress points that can be more susceptible to impact than rounded brilliant cuts, so the four prong construction in platinum 950 is deliberately robust and positioned to shield the most exposed corners while allowing visual access to the pavilion. For maintenance routine inspection of prong integrity at periodic intervals is recommended, and professional cleaning will revive polish and remove surface accumulations without compromising the untreated nature of the stone. Overall, the combination of a high quality Ceylon bi color sapphire, an exacting emerald cut, and a precision platinum 950 mount from The Natural Sapphire Company results in a piece that balances refined optical performance with the structural resilience needed for confident daily wear.