Three Stone Blue Sapphire Ring 3.03 Ct., Platinum 950

There is a lineage to the blues of Ceylon that reads like a map of empires and ocean currents, a color that has been venerated by royalty and revered by gem collectors for centuries. This ring, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, centers on a luminous 3.03 carat cushion shaped blue sapphire that carries that same storied legacy. The gem measures 7.64 by 7.21 by 5.55 millimeters, and its mixed brilliant cut allows the light to travel and refract in ways that reveal both depth and sparkle. Evaluated at eye level as eye clean, this sapphire presents a transparent clarity that allows the soft medium saturation of blue to sing without heaviness. The polish is excellent, a final artisan touch that lends a mirror like finish to its facets. Origin matters with sapphires, and this gem traces its heritage to Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source celebrated for producing sapphires with a refined, velvety hue that sits between vividness and subtlety, a tone that has graced crowns and signet rings from a bygone era into the present day.

The design around the center stone echoes classical principles of balance and proportion, using white trillion shaped diamonds to flank the sapphire in a composition that elevates rather than competes. The side diamonds are lab grown, weighing approximately 0.70 carats in total, with clarity grades of Very Slightly Included, VS1 and VS2, and a color grade of E, which allows them to deliver a pure, icy contrast to the warmth of the blue. The trillion shape is an elegant, triangular conversation partner to the cushion center, its planes catching light to produce scintillation that frames the sapphire like a halo of modern brilliance. Set entirely in warm, enduring 18K white gold, the mounting unites vintage inspiration and contemporary execution. The profile is refined, the prongs discreet yet secure, and the overall silhouette sits low enough for daily wear while still lifting the center stone to catch light from every angle.

Understanding the effect of enhancements is part of appreciating the full history of a gem, and this Ceylon sapphire has been skillfully heat treated, a traditional and widely accepted practice that clarifies tone and improves stability without diminishing origin. Heat treatment is a historical technique that gem cutters and lapidaries have used to reveal the best within a stone, similar to how a conservator frees a painting from grime to restore its intended palette. In this ring, treatment has been applied with restraint, allowing the sapphire to retain the authentic, geographic character that Ceylon stones are known for. The result is a gem that reads as timeless, one that would translate easily through eras and wardrobes, from formal evening wear to the quiet elegance of everyday use. The combination of a classic cushion cut, the precision of a mixed brilliant cut, and the support of high quality side diamonds results in a piece that is both heirloom and modern statement.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we place provenance at the heart of what we do, because a stone’s origin is part of its story and its soul. This ring is more than a technical assemblage of carat weights and clarity grades, it is a narrative object that speaks of Sri Lankan mines, of artisans who hone light, and of the continuity of design that values restraint and refinement. For those seeking an engagement or an anniversary ring that connects with a lineage of taste, this piece offers a balanced conversation between history and contemporary craftsmanship. We provide certification and detailed information about the stone and its treatment, and we offer services to ensure the ring can be kept in pristine condition for generations, including professional cleaning, polishing and resizing. We invite you to explore this sapphire in person or through our advisors, to feel the weight and see the color shift that photographs only begin to describe, and to consider how a gem from Ceylon can become part of your family story.