Pave Blue Sapphire Ring 2.68 Ct., 18K White Gold

There are few gemstones that carry the story of empires and the poetry of oceans as effortlessly as a Ceylon blue sapphire, and this cushion shaped treasure in this ring speaks to that long and luminous history. Sapphires from Sri Lanka have been prized for millennia, appearing in the regalia of kings and in the devotional objects of temples, and their narrative has always been tied to faith, protection, and refinement. This particular stone is C.Dunaigre certified, a mark that connects the gem you see here to a lineage of careful evaluation and respected gemological tradition. At 2.68 carats, the vivid blue sapphire sits as the unquestioned heart of the piece, its cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut giving the stone a classical silhouette and a modern scintillation. The dimensions of the sapphire measure 8.17 x 7.96 x 4.88 mm, and under close inspection it is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with a vivid color saturation and an excellent polish. The stone has been heat treated, a historical enhancement that has been used for centuries to reveal the best expression of blue, an enhancement that has been perfected and accepted by connoisseurs, and its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka adds another chapter to its provenance that directly enhances the ring value.

Surrounding this storied blue center are white round shaped natural diamonds that act as a measured chorus, offering light and contrast without ever competing with the sapphire. The accent diamonds include more significant stones weighing approximately 0.20 carats with clarity Very Slightly Included, graded as VS1, VS2, and color grade E, and smaller supporting diamonds weighing approximately 0.12 carats with clarity VS and color grade F, G. Each diamond has been chosen to reflect an old world sensibility, where balance and harmony create more than ornamentation, they create a legacy. The setting is crafted entirely in platinum 950, a metal that has been used by master jewelers for its strength and its neutral white hue that deepens the perception of blue. The band itself is designed with subtle twists and delicate detailing that nod to classic motifs found in antique pieces, the kind of craftsmanship that suggests the ring was built to be worn across generations, to be reposed upon the hand of a bride, a matriarch, a collector, or an heir. At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in sourcing gems whose stories are as tangible as their beauty, and this ring brings together a certified Ceylon sapphire, carefully matched diamonds, and a platinum setting that all sing with historical resonance.

When you hold this ring the value you feel is not only in the carat weight or the clarity grades, it is in the continuity of tradition that this gemstone carries. A vivid blue Ceylon sapphire has always represented fidelity and wisdom, and when set in a design that recalls classical proportions it becomes an item of both aesthetic and cultural capital. The heat treatment that reveals the sapphire at its finest is part of a long practised tradition of gem care, and because the stone displays excellent polish and strong saturation it will continue to translate light into an enduring visual presence for decades. The natural diamonds that flank the center stone are of exceptional quality for their size, their E and F G color grades and VS clarity ensuring crisp, lively reflection that frames the blue with a halo of pure light. Platinum 950 serves as the perfect stage for this performance, resisting wear and providing a secure, noble setting for a gem that deserves permanence. If you are considering an engagement ring that speaks in the voice of history, or an heirloom to pass forward as a connection between generations, this piece from The Natural Sapphire Company is designed to answer that need. It is a ring that bridges past and present, a jewel whose provenance and craftsmanship add tangible monetary and sentimental value, and an investment in a story that you can wear every day.