Antique Style Blue Sapphire Ring 3.02 Ct., 14K White & Yellow

This ring centers a transparent 3.02 carat oval sapphire measuring 9.42 by 7.03 by 5.24 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant configuration that pairs a brilliant style crown with a modified pavilion to optimize light return and scintillation. The mixed brilliant facet architecture concentrates pavilion facets to direct light back through the table, while the crown facet angles are tuned for balanced dispersion and face up color. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which preserves visual transparency and contributes to lively internal reflections. Color is described as medium saturation, a classic Ceylon blue hue that maintains strong tone without oversaturation, and the stone has an excellent polish that ensures crisp facet junctions and minimal surface luster disruption. The sapphire is set in a white gold head with precision prong work that secures the oval while minimizing metal intrusion into the pavilion, and a halo of pear and round lab grown diamonds encircles the center to enhance perceived size and light contrast.

The halo configuration consists of white pear shaped lab grown diamonds with an aggregate weight of approximately 0.30 carats, and white round shaped lab grown diamonds with an aggregate weight of approximately 0.70 carats, all graded Very Slightly Included at clarity levels VS1 and VS2, and color grade F. The pear and round diamonds are calibrated for consistent diameter and profile, mounted with shared prongs and low profile bezels at the gallery to maintain a clean silhouette while maximizing dispersion from each stone. The ring combines a 14K white gold head for optical brightness around the halo, and a 14K yellow gold shank for structural stability and warm contrast against the Ceylon sapphire. Hand finishing includes careful burnishing of bezel edges, mirror polish on the shank, and an open gallery design that allows light ingress to the pavilion facets.

Ethical sourcing is integral to this design, The Natural Sapphire Company maintains documented provenance for the Ceylon sapphire, working with traceable supply chains in Sri Lanka and with suppliers who adhere to responsible mining practices. The lab grown diamonds are selected to reduce pressure on natural diamond mining, and all precious metal suppliers are audited for compliance with recognized environmental and labor standards. Final assembly and setting are completed by skilled craftsmen who perform detailed quality checks on facet alignment, prong tension, and polish, ensuring this ring delivers both technical refinement and a documented commitment to responsible sourcing.