Accent Stones Bluish Green Sapphire Ring 1.17 Ct., 14K White Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 1.17 carat marquise sapphire from Madagascar, exhibiting a delicate bluish green hue with medium color saturation, a mixed brilliant cut, and dimensions of 8.64 by 5.06 by 4.15 millimeters. The sapphire has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, indicating that inclusions are minimal and not visible to the naked eye, and it displays an excellent polish that enhances surface reflections. Importantly for collectors and informed buyers, this stone is not heat treated or otherwise enhanced, a factor that considerably increases rarity and intrinsic value when paired with an attractive natural color. The length to width ratio of approximately 1.7 to 1 gives the marquise shape an elegant, elongated face up presentation, which makes the stone appear larger than many round counterparts of the same weight while preserving a balanced profile that works well on a finger.

The mixed brilliant marquise cut used here is chosen to maximise optical performance while respecting the marquise silhouette. Mixed brilliant cuts combine step or pavilion arrangements with brilliant crown facets to improve light return, creating lively scintillation and noticeable fire without sacrificing the marquise’s elongation. Compared with a standard round brilliant, which is optimized for maximum brilliance and fire in a compact, symmetrical outline, the marquise trades some of that absolute peak brilliance for increased face-up spread and a more dramatic linear sparkle. Against step cuts such as emerald or baguette, which emphasize broad flashes of light and showcase color and clarity rather than scintillation, this mixed brilliant marquise produces finer, more dynamic scintillation and a stronger dispersion effect. Marquise and oval shapes can show a bow-tie effect, a shadow across the centre, but careful faceting and good proportions, as present in this example, minimise that phenomenon and preserve even light distribution across the table.

Flanking the centre sapphire are white round and pear shaped natural diamonds, set in a classic three-stone arrangement, with the round diamonds weighing approximately 0.08 carats and the pear diamonds approximately 0.20 carats, for an approximate total accent diamond weight of 0.28 carats. All accent diamonds are F in color and graded VS1 to VS2 for clarity, meaning they are near colorless with inclusions minor enough to require magnification to be seen. These high color and clarity grades serve two functions for an educated buyer, they maintain a bright, neutral white contrast against the bluish green sapphire, and they allow the diamond shoulders to boost perceived brilliance without distracting from the centre stone. Pear shaped diamonds adjacent to the marquise add a tapered transition that visually elongates the finger and direct the eye toward the centre, while the round accents contribute lively sparkle at each step of the profile. Set in platinum 950, the mounting provides secure support, maintains a cool white backdrop that enhances the sapphire’s hue, and offers the durability expected for long term wear.

From a value perspective, this ring offers a compelling combination of provenance, cutting quality, and gemological integrity. Untreated sapphires from Madagascar are sought after for their distinctive and genuinely natural colors, and a clean, well-polished mixed brilliant marquise in the 1 carat plus range is uncommon. For buyers who understand tradeoffs in cut and light performance, this piece strikes a strong balance between face-up presence and optical vitality, delivering more apparent size than a comparable round of equal weight while preserving lively scintillation comparable to the best mixed cut standards. The precision of the polish and setting, the use of F color, VS clarity diamonds as accents, and the resilience of platinum 950 together create a ring that performs well under varied lighting, reads as elegant in profile, and represents a durable, investment-minded choice. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the gemological descriptions and provenance, and we welcome enquiries from clients seeking additional certification, imagery, or custom adjustments to further tailor the light performance and proportion to personal preference.