Solitaire Blue Sapphire Pendant 1.68 Ct., 18K White Gold

This pendant centers on a beautifully transparent 1.68 carat oval blue sapphire, precisely measured at 7.68 x 5.55 x 4.23 mm, set entirely in 18K white gold. The stone has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining brilliant pavilion facets for optimal scintillation, with modified crown faceting to enhance face up color and table brilliance. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which allows excellent light transmission and a clean visual field for the vivid color saturation to read strongly. The polish is excellent, ensuring crisp facet junctions and controlled light return, and the sapphire is identified as originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region known for producing stones with lively cornflower to royal blue tones. These technical attributes make the gem both visually striking and structurally well prepared, with proportions that balance depth and table size to present a rich blue that remains lively under varied lighting conditions.

The mounting reflects precise craftsmanship, with a four prong basket that secures the oval profile while minimizing metal obstruction, and an open gallery that admits light to the pavilion to maximize the mixed cut performance. The 18K white gold has been mirror polished and hand finished at all prong tips and the integrated bale to maintain a refined silhouette and long term wearability. The design prioritizes the gem, with clean architectural lines and restrained metalwork, creating a timeless pendant that will remain stylish for years to come. For discerning buyers who appreciate the finer points of gem cutting and setting, The Natural Sapphire Company offers this piece with established provenance, rigorous quality control, and hand finishing techniques that ensure the sapphire sits with optimal orientation and stability. The combination of a classic oval shape, Ceylon origin, vivid saturation, and meticulous setting produces a pendant that is both technically accomplished and enduring in style.