Antique Style Blue Sapphire Ring 1.68 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring is centered on a transparent, pear shaped blue sapphire weighing 1.68 carats, with precise dimensions of 9.50 by 6.74 by 3.56 millimeters and a mixed brilliant cut that balances facet symmetry with face up brilliance. The sapphire exhibits vivid color saturation and an excellent polish, presenting a deep, lively blue that retains clarity when viewed at normal viewing distance, graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level. The stone has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement for sapphires that stabilizes and intensifies color while preserving the gem's natural transparency and structural integrity. The cutter has respected the pear shape proportions and pavilion geometry to optimize light return, yielding a gem that reads as both vivid in color and lively in movement under varied lighting conditions.

The origin of this sapphire, Ceylon Sri Lanka, is central to the ring's visual and material appeal, and it informs the character of the blue that the stone displays. Ceylon sapphires are long regarded for producing a spectrum of blue tones that combine brightness with depth, qualities that arise from the gemological environment in which they form and the trace element composition inherent to Sri Lankan corundum. This provenance often imparts a distinct vibrancy and a velvety yet luminous quality to the hue, attributes that are immediately perceptible in this pear shaped example. Beyond aesthetic considerations, origin has market significance, as regional characteristics influence both rarity and desirability, and provenance adds narrative and historical context to the gem. For clients who value geological lineage, a Ceylon sapphire offers a link to a storied gem source with centuries of mining and craftsmanship, and this background enhances the perceptual and intrinsic value of the piece.

Framing the sapphire is a halo of white round natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.54 carats, selected for a color grade of F and clarity grades described as very slightly included, in the VS1 to VS2 range. The diamond halo provides precise contrast against the vivid blue center, increasing perceived size and focal brilliance without overpowering the sapphire. The entire composition is set in 14 karat white gold, a metal choice that complements the cool blue of the sapphire and the bright white of the diamonds, while offering durable daily wear characteristics and a refined aesthetic. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize gemological assessment and responsible sourcing, and our gemologists evaluate each stone for attributes that include origin, treatment, and cut performance to ensure an accurate description and an informed presentation. The result is a ring that combines measured proportions, transparent gemological documentation, and a design language that highlights the Ceylon sapphire as the defining feature, offering both immediate visual impact and considered provenance.