Pave Green Sapphire Ring 1.40 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 1.40 carat pear shape green sapphire, measuring 9.64 by 5.83 by 3.28 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to combine the scintillation of brilliant faceting on the crown with optimized pavilion geometry for controlled light return. The mixed brilliant cut, executed with precise facet junctions and an excellent polish, produces crisp facet contrasts and lively scintillation while preserving the delicate green hue that results from medium light color saturation. The length to width ratio of approximately 1.65 yields an elegant pear outline, and the measured depth of 3.28 mm corresponds to an approximate overall depth of 42 percent relative to the average diameter, a proportion that favors face up spread and light performance while maintaining stability at the tip. Origin stated as Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this sapphire exhibits the classic, softly pastel influenced tone often associated with Sri Lankan material, and the stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that intensifies clarity and refines color uniformity without compromising structural integrity. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, which in practice means minor natural features are present under close inspection and loupe magnification, yet the stone remains effectively eye clean in most viewing conditions, enhanced by the skillful orientation of the pavilion facets and an excellent polish that maximizes transparency and visual depth.

The supporting diamonds are calibrated to complement the center stone with careful attention to color and clarity matching, and they are set in 14K yellow gold to enhance the warm undertones of the metal against the cool green of the sapphire. The primary side stones weigh approximately 0.20 carats in total, each round shaped natural diamond graded Very Slightly Included, distributed between VS1 and VS2 clarity, with a color grade of E, while additional shoulder diamonds total approximately 0.09 carats with VS clarity and F and G color grades, each cut as round brilliants to provide strong flash and brilliant white contrast. Gemsetting is executed with precise seat cutting and controlled crown heights to ensure optical alignment and consistent light interaction between the center sapphire and the round brilliants, and the shank displays a refined twisted motif with pavé and bezel transitions that are hand finished to uniformity. The choice of 14K yellow gold offers a balance of ductility and hardness that is ideal for prong and shoulder work, allowing secure prong heads that cradle the pear shape while maintaining minimal metal obstruction for maximum light entry, preserving the mixed brilliant tendencies of the sapphire and the fire of the white diamonds.

When compared to other high end rings on the market, this combination of attributes presents a considered balance between eye clean appearance and preserved natural character. Top tier sapphires in the market can vary from loupe clean to internally flawless, and while those ultra rare examples command premium pricing, it is common among fine Ceylon stones to find very slightly included grades that deliver superior color and optical performance with minimal visible inclusions. The present sapphire, graded very slightly included at eye level, performs like many premium Ceylon sapphires that are prized for their light tone and brilliance rather than for absolute loupe cleanliness, and because the mixed brilliant cutting strategy and excellent polish reduce the visual impact of small internal features, the table face up read is closer to eye clean in typical light. The diamonds, graded VS1, VS2 and VS with E and F G color, align with the clarity and color standards frequently specified by high jewelry houses for side stones, providing near colorless appearance and reliable brightness. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this ring as an example of technical refinement, with documented origin, responsible heat treatment disclosure, and meticulous setting techniques that emphasize optical performance and long term wearability, making it a technically strong choice for buyers who value faceting precision, clarity context, and measured craftsmanship.