Floral Blue Sapphire Ring 0.96 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent 0.96 carat round Ceylon sapphire, dimensions 6.14 by 6.13 by 3.29 millimeters, mixed brilliant cut, depth approximately 53.6 percent, medium light color saturation, clarity very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and excellent polish. The mixed brilliant faceting combines a classical brilliant crown with a faceted pavilion geometry that enhances both color and return of light, producing lively scintillation while preserving strong body color. The table and crown facet angles have been calibrated to balance dispersion and face up tone, allowing the medium light blue to read consistently under ambient light. No enhancement has been applied, so the material exhibits natural growth characteristics and a clarity profile that reflects its Ceylon origin.

The very slightly included clarity contributes to the sapphires individuality, with small internal features that produce localized light diffusion and subtle textural variation across the pavilion and crown facets. These internal features are intrinsic growth markers that sit within the optical path rather than on the surface, causing delicate starbursts of scintillation as light intersects fine inclusions at varying angles. At eye level the inclusions do not interrupt the overall transparency, yet under direct light they create a signature fingerprint that makes this stone immediately identifiable and unique. The mixed brilliant cut and the excellent polish work in concert to moderate the visual presence of inclusions, converting small internal features into points of interest that accentuate facet play rather than diminish it.

The 14K yellow gold mounting is executed with a secure four prong head and an open gallery that admits light from the pavilion, further enlivening the sapphires depth and color saturation. The band shows a twisted shoulder motif that frames the center stone, executing precise soldering and finishing to maintain symmetry and comfort while reflecting light into the girdle. The Natural Sapphire Company has matched gem proportions, cut style, and setting design to highlight how natural inclusions enhance character, delivering a piece that reads as both technically accomplished and personally distinct. This ring is appropriate for a connoisseur who values provenance, natural state, and facet level craftsmanship.