Antique Style Blue Sapphire Ring 2.24 Ct., 10K White Gold

This ring centers a C.Dunaigre certified Blue sapphire weighing 2.24 carats, cut in a classic emerald shape with dimensions of 10.03 by 6.15 by 3.61 millimeters, a length to width ratio of approximately 1.63, and an exceptionally clean table and step faceting plan. The emerald cut in this specimen exhibits broad, precise step facets on the crown and pavilion that emphasize depth of color rather than scintillation, producing a hall of mirrors effect that reads as saturated, stable blue at multiple viewing angles. Originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, this sapphire shows the intense color saturation that Sri Lankan material is prized for, combined with a transparency that permits the play of light across the step facets without excessive diffusion. Clarity is evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, with inclusions oriented and located to minimize visual impact when set, and the polish has been executed to an excellent standard so that facet junctions remain crisply defined, enabling sharp light return from the broad table and controlled internal reflections typical of a well cut emerald shape.

Surrounding the center sapphire is a halo of white round shaped lab grown diamonds totaling approximately 1.32 carats, each selected for round brilliant proportions and graded in clarity at the Very Slightly Included range, VS1 and VS2, with a color grade of F. The round brilliant geometry of these diamonds introduces complementary scintillation and pinpoint brilliance, creating a lively perimeter that contrasts with and frames the sapphire’s step facet character. The F color ensures minimal color influence against the white gold mounting and preserves optical neutrality, allowing the sapphire’s blue to remain the visual focus. The diamonds are mounted in a precisely graduated halo with shared prongs that minimize metal visibility while maintaining secure seating, and the prong apexes are engineered to receive light from multiple angles to enhance diamond return without bleeding into the sapphire’s color field.

The mounting is executed in 18 karat white gold with a high polish finish and a gallery architecture that balances aesthetics and structural integrity. The crown prongs that secure the emerald cut sapphire are proportioned to protect the stone’s corners and edges while keeping the table open for maximum face up color display. The gallery contains controlled openwork that allows light to feed into the pavilion of the sapphire and the undersides of the halo diamonds, enhancing brightness and depth without compromising the clean lines of the profile. All metal junctions and bezel interfaces are hand finished to tight tolerances to ensure that facet intersections remain unobstructed and that the diamonds sit flush to create a continuous halo silhouette. The choice of 18 karat white gold provides a stable, slightly warmer reflective backdrop than platinum, and the overall design philosophy prioritizes optical performance and long term wearability.

The intrinsic quality of the Ceylon sapphire in this ring requires only minimal enhancement to present at its best, a point that will be appreciated by discerning clients who prefer stones whose character is largely natural. The cutter has conserved weight and optimized facet orientation to maximize color concentration while avoiding excessive windowing or light leakage, and the excellent polish ensures that small natural inclusions do not detract from face up purity. Minimal surface finishing or conservative heat treatment, if applied, has been used only to stabilize and reveal the inherent blue that Ceylon sapphires display, rather than to manufacture appearance. The result is a gemstone that reads as authentically vibrant, with lab grown round brilliants arranged to provide contrast and perimeter brightness without overpowering the center stone. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document the sapphire with C.Dunaigre certification and present magnified imagery and facet maps on request, so technically minded buyers can review proportions, inclusion placement, and cut details prior to purchase, allowing for an informed decision based on measurable optical and gemological criteria.