Pave Blue Sapphire Ring 3.11 Ct., 14K White Gold

This ring centers a GUBELIN certified Blue 3.11 carat radiant shape blue sapphire, a stone that combines rare material pedigree with exceptional gemological quality. The sapphire measures 8.39 by 6.74 by 5.49 mm, it is a radiant cut, it has been evaluated as eye clean at typical viewing distances, it displays intense color saturation, and it has an excellent polish. The stone is heat treated, a common and stable enhancement that improves color and clarity while remaining fully acceptable to discerning buyers. The origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source long celebrated for producing sapphires that balance vivid cornflower to royal blue hues with lively saturation and strong light return. The presence of a GUBELIN certificate adds an authoritative layer of provenance and independent verification, an attribute that is especially important to educated buyers who value traceable origins and laboratory confirmation when investing in fine colored gemstones.

From a cutting and proportion perspective the radiant shape of this sapphire has been executed to maximize both body color and scintillation, giving the stone a lively, crystalline appearance without sacrificing depth of tone. Radiant cuts marry trimmed corners and a brilliant facet scheme, and in this example the excellent polish enhances facet crispness for lively sparkle across the table and pavilion. The dimensions 8.39 by 6.74 by 5.49 mm place this gem in a size class that offers strong visual impact on the finger while retaining balanced proportions that sit elegantly in a well engineered mounting. The eye clean clarity grade indicates that inclusions do not interfere with the viewer experience at normal inspection distances, an important consideration when assessing value, because an intense, evenly distributed blue color combined with optical clarity is far more rare and sought after than a similar carat weight with visible inclusions or washed out color.

Complementing the center stone are carefully selected white natural diamonds, chosen to harmonize in both hue and finish. The ring features white cushion shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carats with clarity Very Slightly Included, grades VS1 and VS2, and a color grade of F, these stones provide contrast in shape and a classical brightness that frames the sapphire. In addition there are white round shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carats, clarity VS, color grade F to G, and a further grouping of white round shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.36 carats, clarity VS, color grade F to G, these rounds offer consistent sparkle along the shoulders and band. Set entirely in platinum 950, the cool tone of the metal enhances the perception of the sapphire blue and sustains the white appearance of the diamonds. Platinum 950 is an excellent choice for long term wear because of its density and resistance to wear, it also secures prongs and pavé beads very well, which matters when conserving precise diamond settings over time.

The design and craftsmanship prioritize security of the gemstone setting for peace of mind, with structural features intended to protect both the sapphire and the accent diamonds during everyday wear. The center sapphire is secured by robust prongs in a classic four claw configuration, each claw precisely engineered and hand finished to hug the corners of the radiant cut, reducing the chance of snagging while holding the gem firmly in place. The side cushion diamonds are seated in secure settings that are integrated into a reinforced gallery structure, and the pavé and bead set rounds along the shoulders are placed with evenly sized beads to minimize movement and to resist loosening. The underlying platinum gallery and shoulders are substantial enough to protect the pavilion from direct impact and to stabilize the setting without adding unnecessary bulk. At The Natural Sapphire Company we finish every ring with meticulous inspection and hand polishing, and our setters lap and burnish beads and prongs to ensure there are no sharp edges and that each stone remains secure, because enduring security is as important as aesthetic refinement for buyers who plan lifelong wear.