Accent Stones Blue Sapphire Pendant 1.80 Ct., 18K White Gold

This pendant centers on a 1.80 carat, cushion shape blue sapphire, precisely measured at 7.08 by 5.98 by 4.40 millimeters, set entirely in 14K white gold. The sapphire is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, combining a modified cushion outline with brilliant-style crown and pavilion faceting to optimize scintillation and preserve the stone’s medium intense blue saturation. At eye level the stone is described as very very slightly included, which effectively renders it eye-clean while maintaining natural character, and it is untreated, with no enhancement declared, originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The mounting employs a four-prong basket and an open gallery to maximize light return and to facilitate cleaning, while the white round natural diamonds, approximately 0.01 carats each, graded VS1–VS2 in clarity and F in color, are used as refined accents on the bail and shoulders to introduce crisp white contrast without competing with the sapphire’s color. The excellent polish on both the gem and the metalwork belies careful lapidary and bench finishing, ensuring crisp facet junctions, lively table reflections, and a tactilely smooth bezel and prong profile that resists snagging.

The pendant is suspended from a finely proportioned rolo-style chain rendered in complementary 14K white gold, chosen for its combination of aesthetic and engineering merits. Compared with box and snake chains, which emphasize a continuous reflective plane and fluidity respectively, the rolo construction uses uniform circular links that produce discrete, multi-directional facets, so the chain contributes secondary sparkle without overwhelming the sapphire’s optical presence. Against curb and heavier wheat chains the rolo option maintains a lower visual mass, allowing the 1.80 carat cushion to remain the focal point while providing greater lateral stability than a lightweight cable chain, reducing pivot and twist so the pendant sits flat against the neckline. Structurally the rounded links offer good tensile strength and resistance to kink, and the chain’s link geometry passes smoothly through the pendant’s bail channel, permitting controlled articulation so the piece moves naturally with the wearer. At The Natural Sapphire Company we selected this pairing to balance proportion, durability, and light performance, producing a pendant that is both technically considered and visually harmonious for discerning buyers.