Solitaire Bluish Green Sapphire Ring 1.18 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent 1.18 carat oval bluish green sapphire, measured at 6.91 by 5.68 by 3.91 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style that is engineered to balance fire, scintillation, and color saturation. The mixed brilliant configuration employed here combines a brilliant facet pattern on the crown with a modified pavilion arrangement, producing a disciplined light return that preserves the stone's vivid saturation while maintaining lively white flash. The oval proportions are subtly elongated with a length to width ratio of approximately 1.22, and the pavilion depth yields a total depth of roughly 3.91 millimeters or about 56.6 percent relative to the stone length, which is within the optimal range for strong return and controlled windowing in oval cuts. Clarity has been evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, meaning there are no inclusions visible without magnification that would interrupt the path of light through the facet architecture, and the polish is graded excellent with crisply defined facet junctions and even facet symmetry, factors that directly influence brilliance and the apparent color intensity. The bluish green hue is characteristic of Madagascar provenance, where trace amounts of iron and titanium in corundum promote a teal to bluish green palette and directional color or pleochroism can be observed as the stone rotates, making the mixed facet layout a purposeful choice to modulate those directional tones into a balanced face up appearance.

The mounting is executed entirely in 10 karat yellow gold, and the setting geometry is intended to both secure the oval and maximize its optical performance. Four minimal yet robust prongs rise from a subtly arched gallery, creating a cathedral effect that elevates the stone for increased light ingress from below, while the open under gallery provides a clear window to the pavilion for enhanced dispersion. This approach recalls the elevated solitaire language of early 20th century Edwardian mounts that prioritized airy openwork and light access, while the restraint and pure line of the shank shares lineage with the mid century solitaire sensibility that places the gem above all else. Where a heavy bezel or closed cup would mute the stone, this prong and gallery combination is more akin to famous historical solitaires that emphasize elevation and visibility, yet it diverges by employing a modernized, minimal footprint that reduces metal obstruction at the girdle and crown, so the oval reads larger face up for its carat weight. The prong tips are shaped to follow the oval outline, holding the stone at the cardinal points to resist rotational forces and to protect the girdle without excessive metal intrusion into the pavilion facets.

From a craftsmanship perspective The Natural Sapphire Company has balanced metallurgy, ergonomic design, and lapidary science to produce a ring that is both durable and visually optimized. The choice of 10 karat yellow gold delivers a warmer, higher contrast setting that enhances the teal lean of the sapphire, creating a color juxtaposition where the warm gold amplifies the bluish green saturation through complementary contrast, and the lower karat alloy provides increased hardness for daily wear and prong retention. The shank tapers gently toward the shoulders to control weight and to center the optical axis of the stone on the finger, and the internal comfort curve is polished to reduce stress points while the external profile remains clean and slightly rounded to reflect light without distracting from the sapphire. Prongs are hand finished and burnished at the seat to ensure a snug mechanical fit at the girdle, and the open under gallery is finished with smooth internal surfaces to avoid trapping dirt while permitting cleaning solutions and light to reach the pavilion. For connoisseurs who appreciate technical specifics we can provide facet maps and photographic magnification of the facet junctions, as well as provenance documentation for the Madagascar origin. If you would like additional measurements, a report showing optical parameters such as table percentage and crown angle, or custom metal choices to alter contrast, please contact The Natural Sapphire Company and we will provide measured data and recommendations for long term care, cleaning, and insurance specifications.