Solitaire Blue Sapphire Ring 1.08 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a transparent Ceylon sapphire, emerald cut, weighing 1.08 carats, with exact dimensions of 9.53 by 3.94 by 2.62 millimeters. The emerald cut is a classical step-cut, defined by long rectangular facets on the crown and parallel pavilion steps that emphasize the stone’s color and clarity rather than scintillation. The pavilion and crown planes have been executed to produce crisp facet junctions and an expansive table, allowing the medium saturation blue to read evenly through the length of the stone. Proportionally the gem presents a length to width ratio of approximately 2.42 to 1, producing a distinctly elongated profile that flatters the finger and accentuates the linear elegance of the emerald cut. Measured against the average of the length and width, the stone’s depth yields an overall pavilion and crown relationship that favors a shallower appearance, which enhances color transmission rather than depth of tone. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating that inclusions are minute and do not interrupt the gem’s transparency or the clean step-cut planes, and the polish is assessed as excellent, producing mirror-like facet surfaces and sharply defined facet edges.

This sapphire is certified natural from Ceylon Sri Lanka and has no enhancement. Ceylon provenance commonly brings a lively, medium-saturated blue that leans toward a clear cornflower expression rather than an intensely deep velvety tone, and the lack of treatment preserves the stone’s natural crystal chemistry and pleochroic behavior. Given the step-cut geometry, the sapphire exhibits directional color consistency with subtle pleochroic shifts along its length and width, which are visible as slight variations in blue intensity when the finger rotates. The absence of heat or diffusion treatments is a significant factor for collectors and technical buyers; untreated Ceylon sapphires of this clarity and cut quality command attention because they combine natural color stability with optical purity. The gem’s excellent polish and precise faceting reduce windowing and ensure that light transmission is controlled to favor color saturation and transparency rather than excessive brilliance, a desirable outcome for an emerald cut sapphire where color and clarity are the principal aesthetic attributes.

The mounting is executed in warm 14 karat yellow gold, with a refined, low-profile gallery and four-prong setting that secures the rectangular girdle without obscuring the stone’s long lines. The shoulders subtly split into an open cathedral that supports the corners of the emerald cut, providing both structural reinforcement at the prong seats and an airy visual transition from band to stone. Craftsmanship highlights include tight, even prong tips that are polished to a fine radius to minimize stress points on the girdle, a consistent band thickness for uniform wear, and a highly polished finish that complements the sapphire’s medium saturation without competing with it. From a styling and practical standpoint the ring is designed for versatility; worn solo it functions as a minimalist solitaire showcasing the elongated emerald silhouette, and when layered it sits comfortably alongside slender stacking bands. The profile and prong configuration permit adjacent rings to lie closely against the shoulders, and the elongated shape visually lengthens the finger when paired with narrow bands. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this piece as an example of precise gem cutting and considered setting design for buyers who value measured proportions, natural origin, and a refined balance between color and clarity.