Three Stone Blue Sapphire Ring 3.11 Ct., Platinum 950

This radiant engagement ring from The Natural Sapphire Company centers on a GUBELIN certified Blue sapphire that captures attention with its rare combination of size, clarity, and color, a three point one one carat radiant shape measuring eight point thirty nine by six point seventy four by five point forty nine millimeters. The gem is heat treated as disclosed, with intense color saturation and an excellent polish that allow light to travel through the pavilion and return a vivid, lively blue that reads larger than its carat weight. Evaluated at eye level as eye clean, the stone avoids the cloudiness and heaviness sometimes seen in lower grade material, and the precision of the radiant cut amplifies the sapphire s internal fire while preserving depth of tone. Flanking the center are white half moon shaped natural diamonds totaling approximately zero point three zero carats, graded E for color and VS one to VS two for clarity, selected to provide a bright, high contrast frame that enhances the sapphire s vivid hue without drawing attention away from it, and the entire composition is set in classic fourteen karat white gold for enduring wearability and refined shine.

The significance of origin is central to why this ring stands apart from many other blue sapphires on the market, because Ceylon or Sri Lankan sapphires have a storied geological and gemological reputation that directly affects how they look on the finger. Sri Lanka s gem deposits tend to produce sapphires with a lively, medium to medium deep blue that flashes with both cornflower brightness and a hint of velvet that avoids the flatness of deeply saturated stones from some localities. Compared with Kashmir sapphires which are exceptionally rare and often command outsized premiums due to their unique velvety cornflower blue, or Burmese sapphires which can lean to a deeper, more exotic tone, Ceylon stones frequently offer an ideal balance of brilliance and color that reads as more wearable for day to day elegance. Where some origins yield stones that require additional color enhancement or that show pronounced zoning, the certified Sri Lankan origin of this particular sapphire, confirmed by GUBELIN, assures provenance and accounts for the gem s clean, even saturation and lively light return, attributes that make it both beautiful now and likely to retain desirability in the future.

Comparing cut, setting, and total design value, the radiant cut used for this sapphire delivers a crisp, modern silhouette that combines the step facets favorable for color with the brilliant facets that provide scintillation, a combination you will rarely find in mass market sapphires that favor simplistic shapes. A radiant cut of this quality, with excellent polish and precise faceting, yields a gem that sparkles more uniformly compared to many cushion or oval cuts where light can leak or where color may pool at the pavilion. The choice of white half moon diamonds as side stones is deliberate, offering the clean, classic contrast that accentuates the sapphire s blue without competing for attention like larger melee or halo styles might. In practical terms, the ring s fourteen karat white gold setting gives you the bright white backdrop that makes the blue pop, while offering durability and ease of resizing compared with softer metal options, delivering a higher value to price ratio when compared to some platinum or lower grade gold alternatives on the market.

When you consider provenance, certification, and overall execution, this ring from The Natural Sapphire Company represents a superior option for clients who want authenticity and enduring beauty. The GUBELIN certification verifies both the stone s quality and its Sri Lankan origin, providing documentation that supports the gem s market value and rarity relative to uncertified material. The combination of a three point one one carat, eye clean, intensely saturated Ceylon sapphire in a precision radiant cut, paired with bright E color VS clarity half moon diamonds and set in fourteen karat white gold, creates a balanced statement piece that outperforms many commercially produced alternatives in both aesthetic and long term collectible appeal. If you are comparing origin driven value, color performance, and overall craftsmanship, this ring stands out as a thoughtful choice that honors the geological heritage of Sri Lanka while offering modern elegance, and we at The Natural Sapphire Company are ready to provide further comparisons, certification details, and customization options to help you make a confident, informed purchase.