Pave Blue Sapphire Ring 4.62 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring centers a 4.62 carat cushion shape blue sapphire that measures 9.22 x 8.30 x 6.32 mm, cut to a mixed brilliant faceting scheme to marry generous color depth with lively scintillation. The mixed brilliant approach uses a brilliant style facet pattern on the crown to maximize return of white light and scintillation, combined with precision stepped elements on the pavilion that concentrate and deepen the blue saturation, producing a balance between flash and color windowing that flat cuts cannot achieve. The stone displays vivid color saturation, exceptional transparency, and an excellent polish, with very very slight inclusions when evaluated at eye level, indicating optical cleanliness under normal viewing. There has been no enhancement to this sapphire, and its Madagascan origin contributes characteristic blue tuning and a natural richness in tone. The exact proportions of the cushion outline, combined with the precise table and pavilion geometry, yield controlled light leakage, well distributed facet junctions, and a lively mix of scintillation and color depth, making the presence of the stone both intense and refined under varied lighting conditions.

Flanking the center sapphire are carefully selected white diamonds chosen to complement and reinforce the sapphire color while maintaining overall optical balance. The larger cushion shaped side diamonds total approximately 0.80 carats, and are graded Very Slightly Included in clarity across VS1 and VS2, with a color grade of F, offering a near colorless backdrop that accentuates the sapphire without introducing warmth. Additional white round diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats are graded VS clarity with color in the F to G range, selected for their cut symmetry and consistent white tone to maintain uniform sparkle along the shoulders. The ring is executed entirely in platinum 950, a dense, white, stable alloy selected for its strength and its inert surface which secures prongs and settings while preserving the visual neutrality of the mount. The setting geometry is engineered to allow an open under gallery beneath the pavilion for maximum light entry, while precision prong work and robust bezel interfaces ensure long term security and even stress distribution around the girdle and shoulders.

Customization options are extensive to produce a one of a kind piece tailored to personal specification. Metal variations can include alternative alloys and karats while preserving design intent, should a client prefer 18 carat white, yellow, or rose gold instead of platinum 950, or a mixed metal concept for contrast. The shoulder and side stone arrangement may be reconfigured, with alternatives including a full pavé shank, a channel set row, tapered melee for graduated brilliance, or replacing the cushion side diamonds with trapeze or baguette step cuts to accentuate pavilion depth and lateral width. For daily wear considerations, the sapphire can be set lower in a bezel or semi bezel, or fitted with tapered prongs to reduce catch, while retaining the original faceting character. Gem selection can be refined to alternate sapphires from different origins, or to higher or different diamond grades for altered white tone and brilliance, and detailed bespoke services include CAD visualisation, wax modelling, hand finishing preferences, private gemological reports, and optional independent certification. At The Natural Sapphire Company we welcome technical consultations to align facet architecture, setting mechanics, and material choices to your priorities, to ensure the finished ring reads as a singular, technically coherent, and enduring jewel.