Antique Style Blue Sapphire Ring 1.53 Ct., 18K White Gold

Born in the volcanic soils and ancient riverbeds of Ceylon, this sapphire tells a story that begins long before it reached a workshop, a story of heat and pressure, of time folding into color. From the hand dug pits of Sri Lanka, miners found rough crystals that carried the island s famous blue, and among those crystals one particular stone caught the eye for its transparent depth and medium intense color saturation. The Natural Sapphire Company brought that crystal from its birthplace to our master cutters and gemologists, documenting its slightly included clarity as evaluated at eye level, and noting its natural character that only the earth could produce. A customary enhancement of precise heat treatment was applied to stabilize and awaken the blue, a small, transparent intervention that honors the gem s natural beauty while ensuring consistent color in everyday wear. The result is a cushion shaped blue sapphire weighing 1.53 carats, with exact dimensions of 7.37 by 6.27 by 4.39 millimeters, a stone that carries the lineage of Ceylon in every facet and invites the wearer to become part of its ongoing story.

The heart of this ring is the sapphire s mixed brilliant cut, a cutting style that marries the old world cushion silhouette with modern facet architecture to maximize every photon that enters the gem. The mixed brilliant cut places a symphony of well planned facets above and below the girdle, with a precisely formed crown that gathers light and a pavilion structured to return light in broad flashes of brightness and scintillation, so that the deep Ceylon blue seems to breathe as the hand moves. Excellent polish on every facet allows light to glide across the surface without interruption, and the slightly included clarity means the stone remains transparent and lively to the eye while retaining its natural origin. Set in 18K white gold, the sapphire sits at the center of a halo and shoulder arrangement of white round shaped natural diamonds that were chosen to contrast and amplify its tone. Accent diamonds include a grouping of stones weighing approximately 0.045 carats with VS clarity and F or G color, another grouping of approximately 0.04 carats also VS clarity and F or G color, and a more prominent cluster weighing approximately 0.30 carats with the same VS clarity and F or G color, bringing an approximate combined accent weight of 0.385 carats that frames the center stone with a bright white light, and that white gold setting enhances reflection by creating a luminous backdrop for each returning ray.

From the initial sawing and polishing of facets to the final setting and inspection, every stage of the ring s creation was directed to showcase the sapphire s optical virtues and to maintain the integrity of its Ceylon origin. Our cutters took full advantage of the cushion proportions, orienting pavilion facets to create larger light return windows and polishing the table to a degree that makes the center flash appear immediate and lively. The mounting was designed to lift the sapphire just enough for light to enter and exit freely, and the halo of VS clarity, F and G color diamonds was meticulously matched so that each tiny brilliant stone contributes a chorus of white light that plays against the sapphire s blue. The fine workmanship of The Natural Sapphire Company ensures secure prong settings and open gallery work that permit light to travel through the gem, delivering an effect that is both deep and brilliant, a jewel that feels alive when worn. This ring is an invitation to own a piece of Ceylon s legacy, a handcrafted jewel where geology, skilled cutting, and thoughtful design converge to maximize brilliance and reflection, and to become a treasured heirloom for years to come.