Pave Blue Sapphire Ring 1.16 Ct., Platinum 950

This ring centers on a transparent round Ceylon sapphire weighing 1.16 carats, with measured dimensions of 6.06 x 5.95 x 4.12 millimeters. The mixed brilliant cut used on this stone combines a full brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a modified pavilion geometry, an approach chosen to optimize light return while preserving the intrinsic blue saturation typical of Ceylon material. The measured table and depth proportions yield an average depth of approximately 68.6 percent, a proportion that contributes to the vivid color saturation observed, while maintaining strong face up brilliance. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating only minor internal features that do not materially impact transparency or light performance under normal wear conditions. The sapphire has been subject to stable heat treatment, a widely accepted enhancement in the trade that improves color homogeneity and clarity without compromising structural integrity, and the stone displays an excellent polish, which enhances facet contrast and surface reflection.

Surrounding the center sapphire is a halo and shoulder arrangement of natural white round diamonds, and additional pavé diamonds that enhance apparent size and scintillation. The primary group of white round diamonds weighs approximately 0.36 carats, and a secondary group of white round diamonds weighs approximately 0.128 carats, both sets graded at clarity VS and color F or G, which ensures clean appearance and neutral white tone against the rich blue center. Collectively the diamonds amount to approximately 0.488 carats of weight, each stone precisely matched for size and optical performance to produce even dispersion and return across the halo and shank. The diamonds are bead set in tight, even rows along a split shoulder design, terminating in a smooth polished inner band, a configuration that increases perceived diameter while maintaining secure stone retention and long term durability.

The mounting is executed in platinum 950, a high purity alloy containing 95 percent platinum that offers superior density and malleability for secure claws and fine pavé work, and a naturally white metal surface that complements the blue of the sapphire without the need for plating. The center stone is held in a four prong configuration that balances mechanical security with maximal light entry, and the prongs are hand finished to minimize facet obstruction. The mixed brilliant cutting style on the sapphire coupled with the excellent polish produces a balance between color saturation and light return, as the crown facets generate lively scintillation while the pavilion facets are arranged to deepen the perceived blue hue. The very slightly included clarity grade means internal features are typically only visible under magnification, preserving a clean window to the stone, while the heat treatment provides durable color stability. The overall ring proportions are engineered for daily wear, leveraging the hardness of corundum at nine on the Mohs scale, and the resilience of platinum 950 to resist deformation and maintain prong security over time.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we place ethical sourcing at the center of our procurement and production practices. This sapphire is traced to Ceylon Sri Lanka, and we maintain chain of custody documentation and supplier verification to confirm provenance and compliance with applicable mining and labor regulations. Our sourcing policy favors suppliers who demonstrate responsible environmental stewardship and community investment, and we require that all rough and finished stones are procured in a manner consistent with conflict free principles. For the metal work we source platinum 950 in accordance with recognized responsible sourcing standards, and we encourage suppliers who provide recycled metal or verified responsible refiners. All finished rings undergo independent inspection, and we provide full disclosure of treatments and origin to enable objective assessment by gemological laboratories. This transparency supports both aesthetic appreciation and ethical assurance, allowing knowledgeable buyers to evaluate optical characteristics alongside social and environmental credentials when choosing a piece from The Natural Sapphire Company.