Solitaire Bluish Green Sapphire Ring 1.18 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring features a transparent 1.18 carat oval bluish green sapphire, with dimensions of 7.41 by 5.90 by 2.85 millimeters and a mixed brilliant cut, set entirely in 14K yellow gold. The sapphire exhibits vivid color saturation and an eye clean clarity grade when evaluated at eye level, and it has been heat treated to optimize color and clarity. The polish is excellent, producing a smooth and even facet finish that supports consistent light return. The stone originates from Madagascar, a source known for producing sapphires with lively color and pleasing clarity, and the overall mounting is a low profile four prong setting that emphasizes the gem face up while allowing ample light to reach the pavilion.

The mixed brilliant cut of this oval sapphire is designed to balance the bright, lively return associated with brilliant faceting and the elegant outline of an oval shape. Compared to a full brilliant round cut, which emphasizes maximum return of white light and strong fire from its symmetrical facet arrangement, this mixed brilliant oval retains substantial brilliance while offering an elongated face up that appears larger for the same carat weight. The pavilion arrangement in a mixed brilliant produces concentrated scintillation and small, lively flashes that travel across the table as the ring moves. The shape and cut choice also influence the appearance of a bow tie, a common characteristic of elongated cuts, but a well executed mixed brilliant pavilion and careful facet layout reduce strong bow tie contrasts, producing a more even light distribution than many shallow or poorly proportioned ovals. With an apparent depth of approximately 43 percent, this sapphire presents a generous face up spread, which enhances perceived size and prominence on the finger without sacrificing lively scintillation.

When contrasted with step cuts and other styles, the mixed brilliant oval offers distinctly different light performance characteristics. Step cuts such as the emerald or asscher favor broad, linear flashes and a hall of mirrors effect, which highlights clarity and color rather than persistent sparkling. A step cut would display fewer, larger flashes and more contrast, and it typically reads color deeper because of the larger, flat facets. The mixed brilliant, by contrast, fragments light into numerous small flashes that emphasize brilliance and scintillation while still presenting the gem color vividly. Compared to cushion and radiant cuts, which can combine elements of both step and brilliant faceting, the oval mixed brilliant tends to produce a more consistent linear scintillation along the length of the stone. Compared to rose cut or antique cuts, which provide a soft bloom and subdued sparkle, the mixed brilliant returns more lively, contemporary brilliance and more dynamic movement. For this sapphire, the interplay of vivid bluish green color and the mixed brilliant facet structure yields strong light return without overly deep reflections that could mute the color, preserving both the intensity of tone and the sense of liveliness under varied lighting conditions.

The choice of a 14K yellow gold setting meaningfully affects perceived color and contrast. Yellow gold subtly warms the bluish green tones, enhancing the green component and providing a pleasing contrast that can make the color appear richer against skin. The simple band and open prong design maximize light entry to the pavilion and reduce metal obstruction around the girdle, supporting the stone's sparkle and allowing viewers to appreciate the mixed brilliant performance from multiple angles. The eye clean clarity grade and excellent polish further facilitate light transmission, as internal features that might otherwise interrupt or scatter light are minimal at normal viewing distances. Heat treatment is a standard and well understood enhancement for sapphires that stabilizes and intensifies color, and in this instance it complements the cutting and mounting choices to deliver balanced appearance and durability. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this ring in a restrained, technically minded manner so that the gemstone qualities, cut, and setting are understood together as an integrated system that determines real world light performance and visual presence.