Antique Style Blue Sapphire Ring 1.80 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring announces itself quietly, then commands attention, a rare offering for the collector who values provenance, purity, and the subtleties of exceptional craftsmanship. At its heart sits a transparent 1.80 carat cushion shape blue sapphire, measuring 7.08 by 5.98 by 4.40 millimeters, cut in a refined mixed brilliant style that balances scintillation with depth. The stone carries a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a testament to its natural, untouched character, and its medium intense color saturation delivers that vivid yet wearable blue that connoisseurs seek. Untreated and unenhanced, born in the storied mines of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this sapphire is a statement of rarity as much as it is a jewel, and the excellent polish ensures each facet reads with crispness. The setting is entirely 18K yellow gold, a warm, luminous embrace that elevates the sapphire while nodding to classical elegance, a marriage of color and metal that feels bespoke and timeless.

For collectors who appreciate the story behind a stone, the fact that this sapphire is natural, no enhancement, and Ceylon in origin distinguishes it from sea of heat treated or otherwise enhanced material. Ceylon sapphires are celebrated for their lively, often cornflower to violet blue hues, and this particular gem leans into a medium intense saturation that maintains brightness without tipping into heaviness. The very very slightly included clarity, visible only under close inspection, preserves the gemological integrity and allows light to travel freely through the pavilion and crown. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen intentionally, to marry the lively play of a brilliant cut with the elegant outline of a cushion shape, producing a gem that performs with both fire and depth, and demonstrates polish and facet symmetry that The Natural Sapphire Company demands for every signature piece.

When considering light performance, the cushion mixed brilliant offers a unique dialogue with light that differs from both classic step cuts and pure brilliants. Compared with a round brilliant, which maximizes face up brightness and scintillation through a highly symmetrical faceting pattern, the cushion mixed brilliant introduces larger, softer flashes that emphasize color as well as sparkle, making the blue feel more saturated without sacrificing lively return. Against step cuts such as emerald or asscher, which prize clarity and dramatic hall of mirrors reflections over scintillation, this sapphire offers more movement and dazzle, with tiny pinpoints of light that dance at a distance, and larger flashes that draw the eye up close. Compared with antique cuts, or very shallow cutters that trade depth for spread, the mixed brilliant in this piece keeps a healthy pavilion depth, allowing light to be refracted and reflected internally, producing both scintillation and depth of tone, so the stone appears alive from every angle. The mixed brilliant also offers an advantage over overly shallow or overly deep cuts, by maximizing light return while preserving the rich Ceylon hue, which can wash out in shallow cuts or appear murky in deep cuts. In practical terms, this means the wearer sees a sapphire that balances internal brilliance, color saturation, and crisp facet contrast, in a way few styles can match, particularly in a cushion outline that feels both modern and antique in spirit.

Owning this ring is to claim a piece of heritage, a jewel that reads as exclusive because of its natural origin, its careful cut, and the singular combination of color and clarity. The 18K yellow gold setting has been designed to complement rather than compete, its warm tones enhancing the sapphire blue and framing the stone with intricate yet restrained metalwork that suggests artisan hands and a refined aesthetic. At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate stones like this for clients who prefer rarity over ubiquity, who seek a ring that will be worn for a lifetime and handed down as a true family treasure. If you are drawn to a sapphire that offers lively mixed brilliant scintillation, medium intense Ceylon color, natural clarity at the eye level, and an 18K gold setting that elevates the ensemble, this ring stands among the small number of pieces that define a distinguished collection.