Accent Stones Blue Sapphire Ring 1.39 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a natural, transparent Ceylon sapphire weighing 1.39 carats, presented in an oval shape with dimensions 7.24 x 5.58 x 4.14 millimeters. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style and displays an excellent polish that enhances both brilliance and scintillation. Color is described as medium saturation, offering a balanced blue tone that is neither overly deep nor washed out. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which indicates only minor internal characteristics that do not detract from visual appeal. Importantly, the sapphire is unenhanced, retaining its original material properties and color without heat treatment or other alterations. This lack of enhancement allows the gem to present an authentic Ceylon character that requires minimal intervention to perform optimally in the mounting.

Optical performance of this sapphire is driven by the interaction of cut, clarity, and natural color. The mixed brilliant cut strategy concentrates scintillation in the crown facets while preserving color depth across the pavilion, producing lively flash and a pleasing face up appearance. The very very slightly included clarity grade means that inclusions are subtle at normal viewing distances, contributing a sense of natural origin rather than compromising transparency. The excellent polish improves light return and surface luster, making the stone visually clean and engaging under a range of lighting conditions. Because the sapphire is untreated, its tone and hue reflect geological formation processes in Sri Lanka, offering a refined blue that responds well to the warm contrast of yellow gold without the need for additional enhancement.

Complementing the central sapphire, the band is set with white marquise shaped lab grown diamonds totaling approximately 0.48 carats. Each diamond has clarity grades in the VS1 and VS2 range and a color grade of E, which together yield a bright, near colorless appearance and very good clarity at typical viewing distances. The marquise shapes are positioned to create a graduated visual flow, accentuating the oval center stone while adding lateral brilliance along the shank. The use of lab grown diamonds provides a controlled and traceable source of accent stones, while matching the diamonds for color and clarity preserves balance and symmetry in the overall design. The combined diamond weight and shapes are chosen to enhance, not overpower, the sapphire, allowing the center gem to remain the focal point.

The mounting and finish are executed in 14 karat yellow gold, selected to provide durable support and a complementary visual warmth to the blue sapphire. The setting secures the center stone and the side marquise diamonds through prong work that is precise and engineered to reveal the maximum amount of gem surface while maintaining secure retention. The profile of the ring and the gallery work are designed to allow light to enter from multiple angles, reinforcing the innate brightness of both the sapphire and the diamonds. From a practical standpoint, the choice of 14 karat gold balances everyday wearability with a rich color tone, and routine care involves gentle cleaning with mild detergent and a soft brush, avoiding harsh acids and sudden temperature changes. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the provenance and gemological descriptions provided for this piece, and this ring exemplifies an approach that values natural beauty and minimal enhancement, allowing the inherent qualities of each stone to define the design.