Pave Blue Sapphire Pendant 1.64 Ct., 10K White Gold

This pendant centers on a transparent 1.64 carat oval Ceylon blue sapphire measuring 7.64 by 5.79 by 4.11 millimeters, set entirely in 14K white gold. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant-style crown with a modified pavilion geometry to balance scintillation and color saturation. Measured depth is 4.11 millimeters, yielding a depth percentage of approximately 61 percent relative to the mean diameter, a proportion that supports an optimal face-up appearance without sacrificing internal light return. Clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating eye-clean material with only minute inclusions visible under magnification. Color is medium saturation blue, a characteristic hue for fine Ceylon material that produces a lively, slightly lighter cornflower to violet-tinged blue rather than the denser, velvety tones associated with some other origins. The sapphire’s excellent polish and precise facet junctions reflect disciplined lapidary work, ensuring crisp facet outlines, efficient light dispersion, and uniform surface brightness across the table and crown facets.

From a technical cutting perspective this mixed brilliant oval is engineered to maximize face-up brilliance while maintaining color integrity. The brilliant-cut crown facets create multiple small light-return facets that enhance scintillation, whereas the modified pavilion limits light leakage and preserves depth of tone, particularly important for medium saturation sapphires where overcutting can wash out color. The measured proportions, excellent polish, and tight facet symmetry distinguish this stone from many mass-market ovals where inconsistent depth or broad, poorly executed facets reduce sparkle and create dead zones. Compared to standard commercial pieces of similar carat weight, which frequently exhibit visible silk, windowing, or uneven polish, this example displays a superior balance of optical performance and transparency. The combination of eye-clean clarity and disciplined facet architecture produces a more lively, transparent appearance that reads larger than its carat weight and displays an even, saturated blue across the face.

The mounting and accent diamonds further elevate the technical performance and visual perception of the piece. Set in 14K white gold for strength and neutral color contrast, the sapphire is secured in a minimally obstructive prong and open-backed basket that allows unobstructed light entry into the pavilion, maximizing both color and return brilliance. The pendant includes approximately 0.06 carats of white round natural diamonds, graded VS in clarity and F/G in color. These near-colorless, eye-clean diamonds are strategically placed in the bail and upper gallery to introduce high-frequency white sparkle that increases perceived brightness and delineates the sapphire’s blue without competing for attention. The choice of 14K white gold balances durability for everyday wear with a cool metal tone that accentuates the blue, while the open gallery and carefully aligned prongs demonstrate attention to setting geometry, ensuring the stone sits with correct orientation and optimal light performance.

When compared to other similarly sized sapphire pendants, including typical Sri Lankan commercial stones and material from alternate sources such as Burmese or Madagascar, this pendant is a superior technical choice for buyers who prioritize optical performance and lapidary quality. Burmese sapphires often present richer, more saturated tones, but they can also show greater zoning or silk, and variations in cut can conceal face-up potential. Many mass-market sapphires at this carat range are cut to maximize weight retention at the expense of optical balance, resulting in deeper stones with poor face-up brightness or broader ovals with inconsistent light return. By contrast, the 7.64 by 5.79 by 4.11 millimeter proportions here, combined with mixed brilliant faceting, provide controlled light behavior and a consistently attractive face-up appearance. The very very slightly included clarity grade and excellent polish place this example above average in its category, delivering transparency and brilliance that are immediately evident when compared side by side with less carefully cut or finished stones. This pendant, by The Natural Sapphire Company, therefore represents a technically refined choice for knowledgeable buyers seeking a balance of authentic Ceylon color, eye-clean clarity, precise cutting, and complementary diamond accents in a robust 14K white gold setting.