Solitaire Bluish Green Sapphire Ring 0.96 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This solitaire ring centers a transparent, round bluish green sapphire weighing 0.96 carats, with precise dimensions of 5.85 by 5.81 by 4.06 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style that combines a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a modified pavilion geometry to optimize both scintillation and color distribution. The mixed brilliant design enhances light return from the table and crown facets, while the pavilion angles are calibrated to deepen the gem tone without sacrificing brightness, producing lively face up performance despite the stone s light, delicate saturation. The measured depth of the sapphire is approximately 69.6 percent, a proportion that supports a balanced interplay between brilliance and body color in a stone of this size. The finish is an excellent polish, applied to facet junctions and girdle edges to minimize light leakage and maximize reflective contrast, and the stone is untreated, no enhancement, preserving the natural crystal structure and spectral characteristics associated with Montana corundum.

Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which indicates that the sapphire presents minimal internal features to the naked eye, allowing clean light transmission and an open appearance when mounted. Inclusions typical of Montana sapphires are often fine crystals or thin needles that act as minor optical markers rather than structural weaknesses, and in this specimen the inclusion pattern does not interrupt the gem s overall transparency. The bluish green hue registers as a light color saturation, a hallmark of many Montana sapphires, where the interplay between blue and green produces a pastel to seafoam character that is both subtle and versatile. The mixed brilliant cut works to break and scatter light across the crown, mitigating the perceptual lightness by producing scintillation and lively flash, while the excellent polish ensures crisp facet separation and strong contrast, important attributes for a gem with such refined color.

The mounting is executed in 14 karat yellow gold, providing a warm metal contrast that complements and slightly intensifies the sapphire s bluish green tone, without overpowering the stone s natural color. The setting is a secure multi prong solitaire configuration, engineered to maximize crown exposure for light admission, while maintaining a precise seat at the girdle to capture the pavilion and stabilize the gem against lateral forces. Prong shoulders and the crown assembly are carefully formed and burnished to protect vulnerable facet junctions, and the shank is finished to a high polish to match the sapphire s excellent surface luster. The overall proportions of the mounting are designed to balance visual elegance with structural support, and The Natural Sapphire Company quality control includes hand inspection of stone siting and prong integrity to ensure retention reliability and consistent alignment with the gem s optical axis.

From a durability perspective this Montana sapphire is well suited to daily wear, owing to corundum s inherent hardness of nine on the Mohs scale, which affords strong resistance to scratching in everyday environments, significantly outperforming common jewelry gemstones such as aquamarine and peridot, and offering practical scratch resistance close to that of topaz and substantially greater than that of emerald, which is typically softer and more inclusion prone. Corundum also lacks true cleavage, reducing the risk of catastrophic splitting on impact, though toughness can vary with the presence and orientation of internal features, so the very slightly included clarity should be examined periodically as part of routine maintenance. Because this sapphire is not enhanced, it does not carry the treatment related sensitivities that can influence cleaning and repair protocols, and The Natural Sapphire Company recommends cleaning with warm water, mild detergent, and a soft brush, avoiding exposure to strong acids or household bleaches, and removing the ring for high impact activities. Ultrasonic cleaning is generally acceptable for natural, untreated sapphires without significant fractures, but it is advisable to consult our specialists prior to use, and to have prongs and settings inspected periodically to maintain secure retention and preserve performance over time.