Accent Stones Bluish Green Sapphire Ring 1.10 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring from The Natural Sapphire Company centers a 1.10 carat asscher octagon bluish green sapphire, precisely measured at 5.67 by 5.52 by 3.61 millimeters, presented in a classic asscher cut that emphasizes stepped geometry and internal depth. The sapphire exhibits intense color saturation and an excellent polish, with a clarity grading of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and it has been heat treated to stabilize and enrich its color. The stone sits in a four prong setting crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, the metal warmth calibrated to complement the bluish green hue while providing structural security. The pavilion depth relative to the average girdle span is approximately 64.5 percent, a proportion that balances the asscher step pattern with optimal light return, producing a stable central table with broad, lucid facet planes.

Technical inspection of the asscher faceting reveals the intended optical architecture, where concentric square steps on the crown and pavilion create a hall of mirrors effect, and where the truncated corners soften the silhouette into an octagonal outline. This facet arrangement interacts with the sapphire s internal characteristics in a way that enhances depth and character. The inclusions within this stone are small and well distributed, manifesting primarily as fine silk needles, localized pinpoint crystals, and subtle growth zoning, with occasional minute feathering that has been healed or rounded by the heat treatment. At eye level these features do not distract, instead they modulate light transmission and create localized velvety zones that deepen apparent color saturation. The silk network scatters light in a manner that reduces windowing through the table, increasing perceived color intensity, while tiny crystal inclusions act as micro mirrors that throw back moments of scintillation when the ring is viewed off axis. The asscher cut is uniquely suited to reveal and celebrate these internal structures, because its long step facets and open pavilion expose planar and linear growth patterns, allowing the wearer to observe the sapphire s geological history as an aesthetic attribute rather than a flaw.

The shoulder treatment features white marquise shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carats in total, selected with an F color grade and clarity ranging between very slightly included levels VS1 and VS2. The marquise outline and pointed terminations are carefully matched to the asscher s squared profile, creating a rhythmic transition from square to elongated points. The marquise facets contribute scintillation along the band axis, providing contrast to the asscher s broad flashes and emphasizing the center stone s color by framing it with high chromatic neutral white. Diamond settings are executed with precise bezel and prong seats that maintain uniform light leakage control, and the polish quality across the mounting is consistent with the gemstone finishes, ensuring seamless visual integration. The 14 karat yellow gold band has been formed with a considered cross section and internal curvature to balance on finger, while the open gallery below the sapphire allows for unimpeded light entry to the pavilion facets, further enhancing the interaction between facet geometry and internal inclusions.

From a craftsmanship perspective this ring is a study in material dialogue, where the cutter s choices and the gem s natural history coalesce. The asscher geometry demands exacting facet junctions and symmetry to achieve the intended mirror planes, and the precision evident here results in crisp step termination and clean light return. The inherent inclusions provide provenance and individuality, each silk filiment and pinpoint crystal mapping a chapter of formation in Madagascar s metamorphic environment, making each ring a unique specimen. The heat treatment has been applied judiciously to optimize hue and transparency while preserving these distinctive internal signatures. For buyers who appreciate the technical nuances of cut, clarity, and color interaction, and for those who value a gemstone s natural fingerprint as part of its beauty, this ring from The Natural Sapphire Company offers a considered balance of scientific refinement and artisanal finishing. Expert imaging and loupe inspection are available on request, and our team can provide detailed facet analysis and certification information to support informed evaluation.