Solitaire Blue Sapphire Ring 1.54 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 1.54 carat cushion shaped blue sapphire, precisely measured at 7.35 x 5.18 x 4.10 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and depth. The mixed brilliant approach employs a brilliant facet pattern on the crown to maximize return of white light and scintillation, combined with a complementary pavilion faceting that deepens color concentration and enhances the stone sense of depth. The result is a stone that presents intense color saturation while maintaining vividness across the table and crown facets, and that exhibits controlled light leakage due to careful pavilion geometry. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, indicating inclusions that do not interrupt the visual flow of the sapphire or detract from its transparency. The sapphire is untreated, with no enhancement, which preserves natural zoning and characteristic pleochroic behavior, and the excellent polish yields crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes that support strong return of light and lively scintillation. The gem material is identified as Ceylon Sri Lanka origin, a source known for producing sapphires with vibrant cornflower and cornflower leaning tones, and this specimen demonstrates that classic Ceylon character with a clean, lively tone that sits between medium and deep on the tone scale, while the intense saturation maintains a rich blue appearance in varied lighting.

The mounting is executed entirely in 14K yellow gold, selected for its warm chromatic counterpoint to the cool blue of the sapphire, and for its durable yet classic feel suitable for daily wear. The design employs a four prong setting, with sculpted shoulders that flow upward into the crown, forming an architectural gallery that both secures the sapphire and permits optimal light access to the pavilion. The prongs are tapered and burnished to conform to the stone girdle, providing mechanical security while minimizing obstruction of the crown facets, and the internal prong contact points are rounded and polished to avoid stress concentration on the girdle perimeter. The shank is proportioned to balance comfort and stability, with a modest thickness that resists bending without appearing bulky on the finger surface. The transition from shank to shoulder shows controlled radiusing and a high polish finish, executed to reduce wear on clothing and to maintain the ring luster through repeated handling. The craftsmanship emphasizes classical jewelry techniques, including careful soldering of the prong head to the shoulders, successive polishing grades to achieve the excellent surface finish, and final inspection under low magnification to ensure facet alignment, prong symmetry, and consistent metal finish across all visible surfaces.

This ring is crafted to be more than a piece of jewelry, it is designed to become a timeless treasure for its wearer through material integrity, considered proportions, and enduring aesthetic. The combination of a natural, unenhanced Ceylon sapphire with a mixed brilliant faceting scheme and an expertly executed 14K yellow gold setting ensures that the object will age with dignity, offering a consistent color presence and structural resilience that supports daily wear and heirloom stewardship. The sapphire clarity and polish mean the stone will continue to present lively brilliance, while the conservative but elegant setting philosophy reduces the likelihood of accidental damage and simplifies routine maintenance. For collectors and connoisseurs who value provenance, the identification of Ceylon Sri Lanka origin and the confirmation of no enhancement provide transparent information about the gem history, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the gemological description and the workmanship. When held, viewed, and worn, this ring communicates thoughtful gem selection and disciplined fabrication, qualities that foster emotional attachment over decades, and that allow the piece to be passed forward as a personal emblem, with technical excellence and aesthetic restraint that together create an enduring and cherished treasure.