Antique Style Blue Sapphire Ring 3.03 Ct., 14K White Gold

The cushion shape blue sapphire at the heart of this ring is a study in precise faceting and considered proportions, a quality you can see and feel the moment light meets the stone. Weighing 3.03 carats and measuring 7.64 x 7.21 x 5.55 mm, this Ceylon Sri Lanka sapphire has been cut to a mixed brilliant design that balances a softly rounded pavilion profile with the lively sparkle associated with modern brilliant cutting. Many sapphires on the market suffer from inconsistent facet geometry or overly shallow pavilions that wash out color or create a glassy look. By contrast this sapphire has been faceted with careful attention to crown angle and pavilion depth so that light is returned as even, lively sparkle and flashes of blue rather than simply reflected light. The eye clean clarity grade evaluated at eye level means there are no visible inclusions to interrupt the path of light through the stone, allowing the precision of the facet junctions and symmetry to do their work. With medium color saturation the blue reads vivid but not dark, and the excellent polish on every facet ensures crisp facet junctions and a mirror like finish that enhances both brilliance and color.

What sets this stone apart from typical ready set sapphires is the exacting approach to facet alignment and proportion at every stage of cutting, an advantage that shows up immediately when you compare table reflections and facet contrast. A mixed brilliant cut requires exact angle relationships between the crown and pavilion facets so that internal reflections are neatly channeled and re emitted through the crown as sparkle and scintillation, rather than being trapped or dispersed as dullness. In lower quality stones facetting can be uneven, facet sizes can be off balance, and symmetry can be poor, all of which reduce return of light and weaken apparent color. This Ceylon sapphire has been heat treated to optimize hue and clarity in a way that is stable and widely accepted within the trade, and because the cutting was done after any treatment the cutter was able to remove minor surface imperfections and refine facet planes for maximum optical performance. The result is a gem that offers the soft pillow silhouette of a cushion shape combined with the dynamic light performance of a brilliant cut, giving a unique appearance compared with common step cuts or poorly proportioned brilliants.

The mounting in 14K white gold has been designed to showcase the cutting precision of the sapphire rather than hide it, and this is a distinction that impacts both visual appeal and value. Prongs lift the stone and allow light to enter the pavilion from multiple angles, a deliberate choice that amplifies the effect of precise facet angles and creates a more luminous presentation than bezel or low profile settings that tend to mute brilliance. The band work and setting details are finished with the same attention to polish and symmetry that characterize the gemstone, ensuring that metal reflections complement rather than compete with the stone. When you compare this offering to others in a similar size and price range you will notice that many rings compromise on either the cut of the sapphire or the openness of the setting, reducing perceived size or sparkle. At The Natural Sapphire Company we focus on harmony between the stone and the setting, because excellent cutting is only fully realized when the setting allows light to travel through the gem freely. The combination of a well proportioned 7.64 x 7.21 x 5.55 mm mixed brilliant cushion, eye clean clarity, medium saturation, and an excellent polish in a secure 14K white gold setting delivers superior visual impact, enduring value, and the unique balance of vintage cushion charm with modern brilliance. If you would like further technical details about the facet proportions, or wish to see high resolution images that demonstrate the light return and scintillation, please contact us and we will be pleased to assist you.