Three Stone Blue Sapphire Ring 0.58 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent 0.58 carat oval blue sapphire, 5.13 x 4.31 x 2.68 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant pattern, clarity graded very slightly included at eye level, with intense color saturation, excellent polish, heat treatment, and origin Madagascar. A mixed brilliant cut combines a brilliant-style crown with a modified pavilion, producing strong light return and lively scintillation while preserving color saturation. Compared with a standard step cut, which emphasizes broad flashes and color depth at the expense of sparkle, the mixed brilliant introduces more pinpoint scintillation and perceptible brilliance. Compared with a full brilliant round, the oval mixed brilliant maintains a similar play of light but distributes it across an elongated surface, which can make color appear deeper along the center and length of the stone. In practical terms, this sapphire’s mixed brilliant faceting limits windowing and enhances dynamic contrast, which is particularly effective for sapphires where color intensity and even light return are primary attributes.

The sapphire is set with two natural white round diamonds, approximately 0.02 carats each, clarity VS1 to VS2 and color F, mounted in a 14 karat yellow gold ring. The diamonds provide high white light return and small-scale scintillation that frames the sapphire and accentuates its blue hue through contrast. Yellow gold provides a warm backdrop that subtly enriches the stone’s blue, while the excellent polish of the mounting keeps reflections clean and unobstructed. Because corundum has a lower dispersion than diamond, cut proportions and facet arrangement exert a stronger influence on perceived sparkle and color uniformity; the mixed brilliant used here is an effective compromise, delivering lively scintillation without sacrificing the sapphire’s intense color. In comparison to rose cuts or very shallow cuts which can produce soft, diffused light, this mixed brilliant offers greater brightness and contrast under varied lighting conditions. The overall result, as presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, is a precisely cut, well-proportioned sapphire whose light performance balances brilliance and color depth, complemented by high-quality side diamonds and a classic 14K yellow gold setting.