Accent Stones Bluish Green Sapphire Ring 2.04 Ct., Platinum 950

This ring centers a transparent 2.04 carat heart shape bluish green sapphire, cut to 7.56 by 8.03 by 4.56 millimeters in a mixed brilliant fashion, a deliberate faceting strategy that combines a brilliant-style crown with a carefully faceted pavilion to balance sparkle and color saturation. The measured depth of the stone, approximately 58.5 percent of the mean diameter, places it within the optimal range for mixed cuts in corundum, where pavilion angles are tuned to the sapphire’s refractive index to maximize return of light while preserving the gem’s intense body color. The sapphire is eye clean at typical viewing distances, indicating that internal features do not interfere with unaided visual assessment, and it exhibits intense color saturation with a bluish green hue characteristic of fine Ceylon origin material. The pavilion and crown facet junctions show excellent polish, producing crisp facet junctions and controlled light leakage, and the stone has been heat treated, an industry standard enhancement that improves chroma and reduces silk while maintaining the inherent character of a Sri Lankan sapphire.

From a light performance perspective the mixed brilliant heart demonstrates a hybrid behaviour that is distinct from both pure step and pure brilliant cuts. Compared with a round brilliant cut, which is designed to maximize scintillation and overall light return in isotropic materials like diamond, this mixed brilliant heart sacrifices some absolute flash for greater depth of color and a more three-dimensional appearance, an effect desirable in colored gemstones where hue and saturation are primary value drivers. Against step cuts such as the emerald or asscher, which intentionally create broad flashes and emphasize clarity and color uniformity, the mixed brilliant heart delivers increased sparkle and a more dynamic play of light because of its numerous small facets, yet it retains more color concentration than a shallow brilliant might. Compared with cabochon and heavily saturated cuts that prioritize color over light return, the mixed brilliant approach yields superior faceted brilliance while still allowing the sapphire’s bluish green pleochroism to show in different orientations, an important consideration with Ceylon material where viewing angle can reveal subtle shifts between blue and green tones. Because sapphire’s dispersion is low relative to diamond, the visual fire remains subtle; therefore the design goal is controlled scintillation and optimal contrast pattern, achieved here through consistent crown angles and a precise pavilion depth that encourages internal reflection without producing excessive windowing or extinction.

The mounting and companion stones are engineered to complement and enhance the sapphire’s performance. Two white round natural diamonds, totaling approximately 0.14 carats and graded F in color with VS1 to VS2 clarity, flank the heart in low-profile bezelled teardrop motifs integrated into the shoulders, providing a bright, near-colorless contrast that elevates perceived saturation in the center stone without competing for attention. These diamonds are selected for minimal inclusions at the loupe level, which ensures steady, white light return from the shoulder areas and polished bezel interiors that act as reflective surfaces to increase apparent brilliance at the stone’s girdle. The sapphire is secured in a tight four-prong crown that exposes the pavilion sufficiently to allow optimal light entrance and exit angles while maintaining mechanical security. The entire assembly is fabricated in 18 karat white gold, chosen for its high reflectivity and stability, and given an immaculate polish to create mirror-like surfaces that amplify facet reflections and provide optical continuity between metals and stones. Craftsmanship details include symmetrical lobe shaping in the heart outline, a defined cleft with proportional lobes to prevent light leakage at the top, and precise facet alignment across the crown that minimizes contrast disruptions. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document these specifications and hand-verify symmetry, polish, and setting integrity so that the mixed brilliant heart both reads as a distinctly faceted, scintillating gem and as an intensely colored Ceylon sapphire, delivering a balance of optical performance, durable construction, and aesthetic refinement suitable for knowledgeable buyers who prioritize technical excellence.