Antique Style Blue Sapphire Ring 0.98 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent 0.98 carat oval blue sapphire from Ceylon, measuring 6.90 by 5.10 by 3.59 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut designed to balance face up color saturation and scintillation. The mixed brilliant faceting uses a brilliant crown articulation combined with a modified pavilion geometry to optimize light return while preserving strong blue tone, and the excellent polish preserves crisp facet junctions and a lively table reflection. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, which contributes natural character without disrupting overall transparency, and the stone has a dark color saturation that reads deeply under ambient lighting, a result enhanced and stabilized by professional heat treatment. The cut proportions and facet placement were chosen to emphasize the sapphire color from the crown view while allowing pavilion facets to channel light back through the table, producing a rich velvety blue appearance that is consistent with fine Ceylon material.

Surrounding the center stone is a halo of white round natural diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.36 carats, graded Very Slightly Included VS1 to VS2 and color grade F, set to provide high white contrast against the blue center. The diamonds are arranged in a classic halo and secured in delicate shared prong settings to maximize exposed table area and promote collective sparkle, while the overall weight and clarity balance the sapphire without overpowering it. The mounting is executed in 18K yellow gold, with hand finished high polish on the shank and a thoughtfully pierced gallery that admits light to the pavilion and reduces visual weight when worn. Prong geometry and bead finishing in the head are executed to industry grade tolerances to ensure secure retention and to allow periodic maintenance without compromising integrity. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this ring marries technical cutting decisions, selective gemstone grading, and refined goldwork to create a piece engineered for longevity. Its classic halo silhouette and considered craftsmanship mean it will transition from contemporary purchase to heirloom quality, a wearable treasure that endures across generations.