Accent Stones Blue Sapphire Ring 3.10 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent, GIA certified blue sapphire weighing 3.10 carats, presented in a cushion shape that measures 8.23 by 7.10 by 5.88 mm. The stone is cut as a mixed brilliant to balance face up color and internal brilliance, and it displays vivid color saturation with an excellent polish that enhances light return and surface finish. Evaluated as eye clean at typical viewing distances, the sapphire presents an unambiguous, saturated blue that reads as vivid to the eye, a quality that reflects both the material and the skill of the cutting. The specimen originates from Ceylon in Sri Lanka, a source noted for producing sapphires with bright and lively blue tones, and the gem has been subjected to a standard and stable heat treatment, disclosed and consistent with best practice in the trade. The proportions and mixed brilliant faceting preserve a strong table presence while allowing pavilion facets to contribute to scintillation, which together create a dynamic visual interplay when the stone is viewed in different lighting conditions.

Inclusions in this sapphire are subtle at the eye level, which is why the gem is graded eye clean, yet they remain an important aspect of its natural character when examined with magnification. Under magnification, fine internal features reveal themselves as part of the stone story, and these microscopic inclusions contribute to the sapphire being unmistakably natural. Fine silk like rutile networks can softly diffuse light and enrich the gem with a velvety depth that complements vivid saturation, and isolated mineral crystals or minute growth features provide individuality that cannot be duplicated by synthetic material. These features are not flaws in the practical sense, they are diagnostic and attractive attributes that confirm origin and natural formation, they influence how light disperses through the girdle and pavilion, and they subtly modulate the appearance of blue across the crown. The presence of such inclusions can also be reassuring to a discerning client who values traceable natural origin and character, because they bear witness to the gem having been formed under specific geological conditions in Ceylon, and they allow the sapphire to be read as a unique specimen rather than a mass produced ideal.

The setting and supporting stones are designed to complement the sapphire while underscoring craftsmanship and material quality. The ring is crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold, which provides a warm counterpoint to the rich blue of the central sapphire, and the band features openwork scroll motifs that create visual depth and a refined architectural profile. Accenting the gallery are round white natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.14 carats in total, graded VS1 and VS2 for clarity and F for color, selected to provide bright contrast and measured brilliance without competing with the sapphire. Each diamond is placed to balance the composition and to enhance the overall luminosity of the ring, while the robust gold framework secures the sapphire in a bezel style that emphasizes the cushion outline and protects the girdle. The combination of a vivid, eye clean Ceylon sapphire with discreet natural diamond accents, presented in a meticulously finished 18K yellow gold mount, reflects the approach taken by The Natural Sapphire Company to match gemological integrity with considered design and expert finishing.