Three Stone Blue Sapphire Ring 3.02 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a 3.02 carat cushion shape blue sapphire, precisely measured at 9.78 by 7.85 by 4.23 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance color saturation and light return. The mixed brilliant cut integrates a modified brilliant crown with a more step oriented pavilion geometry, producing both strong scintillation from the crown facets and controlled color depth from the pavilion planes. The stone is described as eye clean evaluated at eye level, and it displays dark color saturation typical of high quality Madagascan material, with an excellent polish across all facet junctions. The cushion outline and facet architecture are designed to emphasize the sapphire s dominant blue, while the calibrated table and pavilion angles are optimized to reduce light leakage and preserve the gem s inherent pleochroism. Because corundum has a refractive index around 1.76 to 1.77 and a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, this sapphire combines robust wearability with optical properties that respond well to careful faceting and precise symmetry. The result is a transparent gem whose depth of color is stable under varied lighting, while facet polish and symmetry produce clean, well defined reflections that read as saturated blue, yet lively rather than flat.

Flanking the center sapphire are natural white baguette diamonds totaling approximately 0.48 carats, cut in straight, step style proportions to act as linear light modulators adjacent to the sapphire. Each baguette exhibits Very Slightly Included clarity graded as VS1, VS2, and a high color grade of F, ensuring a near colorless appearance against the warm metal and intense blue center. The step cut planes of the baguettes produce broad flashes of white light and a refined, architectural contrast to the mixed brilliant sapphire. The setting is executed in 18K yellow gold, selected for its warm hue which accentuates the sapphire s rich blue by chromatic contrast, while metal selection and thickness are calibrated to provide secure mechanical support without overpowering the gemstones. Prong geometry for the center stone is engineered to minimize visual obstruction to the table and crown, while the baguettes are mounted in restrained shoulder settings that align their long axes with the ring shank, creating a visually extended profile. Hand finishing and final polish on the gold maintain crisp bezel lines and stone seats, and careful milling was used to ensure consistent girdle clearance and stable seating for both the cushion sapphire and the straight baguettes.

As a component of a curated jewelry collection, this ring is designed to integrate seamlessly with pieces that echo its proportions, metal, and linear diamond accents. The combination of an 18K yellow gold shank with straight baguette diamonds makes this ring highly compatible with classic yellow gold wedding bands, either plain or with fine channel set diamonds, as the baguette geometry reads well alongside narrow straight bands. For a matched suite, pendant or stud earrings featuring similarly cut baguette side stones or small oval or cushion sapphires will reinforce the formal geometry and maintain consistent color balance. Layering strategies can exploit the contrast between the ring s dark saturated blue and lighter white diamond accents, by pairing with delicate diamond tennis bracelets or a minimal gold chain with a single sapphire pendant, allowing the center sapphire s 3.02 carat mass and 9.78 by 7.85 by 4.23 millimeter footprint to remain the focal point. When combining metals, maintaining 18K yellow gold across the set delivers cohesion, while introducing rose or white gold pieces can be effective when tied together through repeated use of baguette cut diamonds or matched calibrations in size and proportion.

From a technical and curatorial perspective, this ring from The Natural Sapphire Company functions as both a statement solitaire and a modular anchor for layered ensembles, owing to its balanced mixed brilliant faceting, eye clean clarity, and the architectural support of straight baguettes in high color and VS clarity grades. Its construction allows for discreet matching with thin stacking rings or for anchoring more formal paired pieces such as diamond bar earrings or a sash of baguette set diamonds in a bracelet, with the 18K yellow gold providing durable metal contrast that enhances the sapphire s chromatic intensity. For collectors seeking to expand a suite, matching the sapphire s dark saturation across additional sapphires, or repeating the baguette motif in complementary items, will preserve visual harmony. Our team at The Natural Sapphire Company can provide specific pairing recommendations and measurements to ensure proportional balance across a full set, and we offer custom options to align facet architecture and metal finish for a cohesive, technically precise collection.