Accent Stones Bluish Green Sapphire Ring 1.40 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring is a study in quiet elegance and enduring heritage, anchored by a transparent 1.40 carat oval shape bluish green sapphire from Montana, measured at 7.52 x 6.05 x 4.06 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style, with a clarity grade of very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, very light color saturation, and an excellent polish, and most importantly no enhancement. Stones from Montana carry an American mining legacy that predates modern treatments, and a natural, untreated sapphire of this size and clarity feels like a discovery passed down through generations. The bluish green hue is subtle and refined, a color that has been prized in jewelry for centuries for its association with sea and sky, with a softness that reads as both antique and completely contemporary depending on the light. The mixed brilliant oval shape amplifies this timeless quality, presenting a broad, luminous face that invites inspection, while remaining restrained and graceful enough for everyday wear.

The mounting is pure tradition rendered with modern precision, set entirely in 18K yellow gold, a metal whose warm tone has been used to honor precious gemstones for millennia. Flanking the center sapphire are white round natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.108 carats in total, graded Very Slightly Included in clarity across VS1 and VS2, and color grade F, chosen to add a crisp, bright contrast without drawing attention away from the primary stone. The diamond shoulders are small but purposeful, their round brilliant facets offering controlled flashes that frame the oval center, while the 18K yellow gold setting warms the bluish green sapphire, bringing out its delicate undertones and reinforcing a sense of legacy that feels both familial and formal. The workmanship and excellent polish ensure that metal and stone meet seamlessly, so the profile reads like a single, continuous line, an heirloom ready to begin its story.

When it comes to light performance, the mixed brilliant oval offers a balanced conversation between brilliance, fire, and scintillation, and this Montana sapphire exemplifies those qualities beautifully. Compared to a round brilliant, the oval mixed brilliant yields a more elongated face up, giving the impression of greater size at the same carat weight, while still retaining strong light return and lively scintillation. Against step cuts such as the emerald shape, which favor broad flashes and a hall of mirrors effect, the mixed brilliant produces more dispersed sparkle and a livelier play of light across the table and crown, an effect well suited to a stone with very light color saturation where subtle flashes can enliven the tone without saturating it. Compared to old mine or cushion cuts, which often emphasize depth and romantic, softer sparkle, the mixed brilliant keeps the presentation cleaner and more modern, while a rose cut would have provided a muted, vintage glow better suited to deeper or more heavily included material. The excellent polish and careful proportions of this stone maximize light return, and the mixed pavilion facets work in tandem with the crown cutting to convert incoming light into both white flashes and spectral hints, which is especially appealing in a bluish green sapphire where the interplay of color and light creates a gentle, shifting personality. With no enhancement, the gem’s natural interaction with light remains untampered, offering a purer, more honest display of brilliance and color that will age gracefully, just as the traditions of fine jewelry have for generations. For those who value provenance, craftsmanship, and a design that will be cherished across decades, this ring from The Natural Sapphire Company is a statement of continuity, past and present combined in one luminous, wearable heirloom.