Antique Style Color Change Sapphire Ring 1.14 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent 1.14 carat oval color change sapphire, measuring 6.68 by 5.49 by 3.34 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style, and originating from Tanzania, supplied by The Natural Sapphire Company. The mixed brilliant cut combines a brilliant-faceted crown with a modified pavilion, producing a disciplined balance between scintillation and broad flash, and the cutter has optimized table and crown proportions to emphasize the color change while maintaining strong light return. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, and those minor natural inclusions are positioned and oriented to minimize light obstruction, allowing internal facet mirrors to operate effectively. Medium color saturation preserves the stone’s dual tonal personality under different lighting, and the excellent polish means facet junctions are smooth and reflective, so every facet edge contributes to uninterrupted optical pathways.

The gem is mounted entirely in 14 karat yellow gold using a restrained prong-style setting that elevates the pavilion and opens the lower hemisphere to incoming light, a deliberate choice to enhance internal reflection and produce maximum brilliance. The mixed brilliant layout uses well-proportioned kite and star facets on the crown to break incoming light into lively scintillation, while slightly elongated pavilion facets channel that light back through the table and crown in interleaved flashes, reinforcing the color shift effect as viewing angles change. Precise symmetry and facet alignment optimize total internal reflection, reducing leakage at the girdle and increasing perceived brightness across the oval surface, and the medium table size preserves a balance between depth and spread so the stone reads lively at table-down and table-up views. The overall result is a ring where cutting logic and setting design work in concert, the Tanzanian color change sapphire delivering nuanced color interplay and consistent light performance, and the 14K yellow gold mount providing warm metal contrast that complements the stone’s changing tones.