Accent Stones Bluish Green Sapphire Ring 1.43 Ct., 18K White Gold

From the remote highlands of Madagascar to the delicate curve of an 18K white gold ring, this sapphire has traveled a path shaped by ancient earth forces and careful human hands. Deep within rivers of weathered bedrock, chromium and iron lent color to corundum crystals over millions of years, and when one of those crystals emerged with a rare bluish green breath of color, it caught the attention of local miners who work with reverence for the land. At The Natural Sapphire Company we have a long relationship with Madagascar sources and with the small teams who escort stones from the ground to our workshops. This relationship allows us to trace not only the origin of a stone but also the stories of the people who first noticed its potential. The journey of this pear shaped gem begins in that landscape, and each step that followed honored its natural character rather than altering it.

The sapphire itself is a transparent 1.43 carat pear shape, measuring 8.64 x 6.18 x 3.46 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and color depth. When viewed at eye level the stone is eye clean, showing no inclusions to interrupt the sea of color, and its intense color saturation gives it a presence that feels both lively and refined. The polish is excellent, a finish that allows light to pass and reflect with crispness and life. Perhaps most important to connoisseurs and collectors is the fact that this sapphire is natural with no enhancement. No heat treatment, no diffusion, no glass filling, nothing has been done to alter its inherent beauty. That purity is rare, and it allows the stone to tell its own geological tale, unedited, with each facet cut to respect the natural crystal form and to reveal the bluish green nuance that makes it unique.

Framing this stone are white round natural diamonds that total approximately 0.12 carats, selected for their F color and Very Slightly Included clarity grades of VS1 and VS2. These diamonds sit as bright punctuation marks beside the central pear, their cool white light enhancing the sapphire without competing with it. Setting is everything when a stone needs only minimal enhancement from metal and accents, and our design in 18K white gold was conceived to do just that. The gallery and prongs lift the pear to welcome light from below while maintaining secure support, and the shoulders taper gracefully so that the eye flows naturally to the gem. Every millimeter of metal is purposeful and understated, chosen to deliver comfort, durability and a refined silhouette that will allow the sapphire to remain the focal point for generations.

Owning this ring is a way to hold a small piece of Madagascar geology and human craft close at hand, a reminder that true beauty often requires little intervention. When you slip this ring on, you wear the story of a stone that formed over time, that was discovered by people who know the land, that was handled with care by cutters who respected its natural attributes, and that was set by jewelers who allowed it to speak for itself. At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate stones that are honest, and this gem exemplifies that ethos. Whether you are seeking an engagement ring that feels like an heirloom from the first moment, or a special piece to mark a life event, this sapphire and diamond ring is designed to be cherished, to age gracefully, and to remain unmistakably itself without the need for enhancement. If you would like to learn more about the stone, see it in person, or discuss customization options, we are here to guide you through the next step.