Pave Bluish Grey Sapphire Ring 0.52 Ct., Platinum 950

This ring centers on a transparent 0.52 carat cushion shape bluish grey sapphire, measuring 4.96 by 4.20 by 3.04 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances dispersion and depth. The mixed brilliant cut combines well proportioned brilliant facets on the crown with carefully arranged step facets on the pavilion, producing both scintillation and a controlled, pleasing depth of color. The sapphire has a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone displays only minor natural inclusions that do not detract from its overall transparency or brilliance when set. The medium light color saturation gives the stone a delicate, cool blue grey tone that reads as refined and versatile, and the excellent polish ensures that the facet junctions are crisp and reflective. This sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that gently improves color and clarity without compromising the gem s long term stability, and its Montana origin contributes a distinctive provenance, known for producing sapphires with subtle, often steel blue or bluish grey hues prized by connoisseurs.

The setting is executed in platinum 950, a dense and naturally white precious metal that enhances the sapphire s cool hue while providing lasting security for daily wear. The ring s gallery and prong architecture are deliberately open beneath the pavilion and along the shoulders, allowing light to enter and exit the sapphire freely, which increases apparent brightness and brings forward the mixed brilliant cut s sparkle. The prong design lifts the cushion shape slightly above the shank, creating a clear visual table for the stone and minimizing shadow that can deepen color undesirably. Along the shoulders and woven band are white round shaped natural diamonds, with approximately 0.07 carats of accent stones in clarity grades VS1 and VS2 and color grade F. Additional white round diamonds of approximately 0.11 carats have clarity grade VS and color grade F to G. These carefully selected diamonds act as bright, icy accents that increase contrast, they scatter white light into the sapphire and frame its bluish grey tone, making the center stone appear livelier and cleaner to the eye. The combination of icy diamond contrast and a white platinum setting is particularly effective with a medium light, cool sapphire hue, because the visual temperature of the metal and the diamonds stabilizes and clarifies the sapphire s perceived color balance.

For the educated buyer evaluating value, this ring offers several objective and desirable attributes. The sapphire s modest carat weight is offset by precise cutting and an excellent polish, which maximize its face up presence and light performance, while the very slightly included clarity grade means the stone retains natural character without obvious blemish to an observer, preserving rarity. Heat treatment is disclosed and recognized as a stable enhancement, and Montana provenance adds collectible interest due to that region s reputation for unique blue grey tones. Platinum 950 provides exceptional metal value and long term durability, better wear resistance than lower karat options, and a neutral backdrop that both protects and visually elevates the sapphire and diamonds. The accent diamonds, graded in the VS range for clarity and F to G for color, are of a quality that complements rather than competes with the center stone, and their placement in the shoulders and twisted band increases light return and perceived size of the sapphire. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize transparent grading, responsible sourcing, and design choices that enhance natural color and clarity, and this ring exemplifies that approach, offering a refined, gemologically sound piece that will appeal to buyers who value provenance, cut quality, and considered metal and accent choices.