Accent Stones Blue Sapphire Ring 1.20 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 1.20 carat oval Ceylon sapphire, precisely measured at 8.00 by 5.60 by 3.45 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant facet schema to balance fire and color saturation. The mixed brilliant approach employs a modified brilliant crown combined with a proportioned pavilion, producing strong scintillation while preserving the sapphire’s medium intense saturation, a characteristic hue profile commonly associated with Sri Lankan material. The stone is eye clean when evaluated at loupes and the unaided eye, with an excellent polish that minimizes surface diffusion of light and optimizes brilliance. The depth ratio, approximately 50 percent relative to the mean of length and width, yields an efficient face-up spread while retaining sufficient pavilion volume to concentrate color, an especially desirable attribute for unenhanced sapphires. No enhancement has been applied to this gem, and its natural origin from Ceylon is significant to connoisseurs who value provenance, as the regional rough frequently shows a distinctive blue-violet overtone that the current cut has been tuned to display.

The supporting diamonds are selected to complement the sapphire’s tone and to provide a precise optical contrast. Two white pear shaped natural diamonds flank the center, each weighing approximately 0.20 carats, graded E in color and VS1-VS2 in clarity, chosen for their pointed-to-round symmetry and proportioned pavilion angles to produce clean, directional brilliance beside the oval. Additional white round brilliant diamonds, each approximately 0.12 carats, graded F in color and VS1-VS2 in clarity, are positioned to enhance cross-fire without introducing color contamination. All diamonds are set within a 14 karat yellow gold framework, which subtly warms the sapphire’s blue-violet spectrum and increases perceived saturation at face-up view. The mount employs four knife-style prongs for the center sapphire, hand formed and milled to seat the girdle precisely, and a pierced under-gallery beneath the pavilion to allow unimpeded light return, a small but technically important detail that improves color depth and liveliness in hand-wear.

Craftsmanship details include hand finishing of the setting junctions, careful matching of prong heights to maintain even tension around the oval girdle, and close tolerances on seat angles to prevent stress points on the sapphire. The side diamonds are bezel-cut into tapered and shared prong shoulders where geometry is calculated to maintain optical alignment, minimizing optical shadowing while preserving secure mechanical retention. The ring shank is a rounded comfort-fit profile, engineered to distribute load evenly and to reduce rotational torque, which is particularly relevant for an asymmetric three-stone silhouette. Polishing is performed in stages, culminating in a final buff that produces a reflective plane on the 14K yellow gold without compromising micro-textured surfaces where hand engraving or matte finishes may be applied as custom options. All gem measurements, proportions, and clarity observations are documented and made available as part of The Natural Sapphire Company’s standard certificate packet, enabling prospective owners to review facet dynamics and compare to GIA or independent lab reports if desired.

Customization pathways are extensive, enabling a truly one-of-a-kind piece through choices that affect optical performance, tactile feel, and provenance. Clients may elect to substitute the current mixed brilliant oval for a Ceylon oval of different proportions or for a cushion, emerald, or round cut to alter face-up appearance and light behavior, or to upgrade to larger carat weights while maintaining untreated status. Metal alternatives include 18K yellow to deepen warmth, 18K white or platinum to create a cooler diaphanous contrast, or a two-tone assembly where the prongs and gallery are rendered in platinum for enhanced security and color neutrality. The side diamond configuration can be reimagined as tapered baguettes, princess-cut accents, or matched pear shapes in identical E-F color grading, or replaced with matched Ceylon accent sapphires to create a monochromatic palette. Additional bespoke options include a low-profile cathedral setting for daily wear, a higher pierced crown for maximum light entry, micro-pavé shoulders for increased scintillation, hand engraving on the shank, comfort fit adjustments, and CAD visualizations or wax prototypes prior to finish. For clients who require certification, we facilitate independent lab reports, provide detailed origin documentation for the sapphire, and offer a bespoke consultation to align cutting, setting, and finishing choices with desired optical outcomes, all executed under the standards and sourcing transparency of The Natural Sapphire Company.