Antique Style Greenish Blue Sapphire Ring 2.61 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 2.61 carat, emerald cut, greenish blue sapphire, precisely measured at 9.66 by 7.86 by 3.43 mm. The emerald cut, a classical step cut with broad rectangular facets, emphasizes color depth and clarity over scintillation, producing large, planar flashes that allow the observer to read the stone like a map. With an eye clean clarity grade evaluated at eye level, the stone presents uninterrupted fields of color through the table and along the pavilion steps, which enhances the perception of depth in the stone. Color saturation is described as dark, which in a Ceylon Sri Lanka sapphire shifts the spectrum toward a rich teal when viewed under balanced light, and the heat treatment applied is consistent with standard gemological practice to stabilize hue and remove silk inclusions without altering the fundamental crystal structure. The polish of the gem is excellent, indicating that the final lapidary stages achieved sharp facet junctions and mirror plane finishes on the crown and pavilion, maximizing internal contrast and ensuring that the emerald cut reads with both authority and restraint on the hand.

Complementing the center sapphire are white round natural diamonds set into the shoulders and gallery, distributed as approx 0.216 carats, approx 0.195 carats, and approx 0.068 carats. Each diamond is a round brilliant cut, selected to introduce pinpoint light return and a lively white sparkle that counterpoints the sapphire step facets. The diamonds are graded clarity VS and color grade F G, a pairing that ensures clean brilliance without detectable inclusions at loupe or eye level, and with color that reads near colorless in typical daylight and incandescent light. The patterning on the shoulders uses tight spacing to create a continuous band of white light, while the smaller cluster near the gallery provides accent points that draw the eye back to the center stone. The interaction between the step cut of the sapphire and the brilliant cut diamonds is purposeful. The diamonds serve to break up and reflect light at higher frequencies, while the emerald cut sapphire maintains chromatic depth, yielding a wearable contrast between scintillation and saturation.

The mounting is executed in 18K yellow gold, chosen for its warm spectral reflection which subtly modifies the perceived tone of the greenish blue sapphire toward a vintage teal, enriching the visual narrative of renewal. The four prong head secures the rectangular table while exposing the crown to light from above, and the gallery architecture creates an open bridge that reduces shadowing beneath the pavilion, optimizing light return. The shoulders incorporate engineered openwork and precise pavetting to balance weight distribution and maintain structural integrity under daily wear. Hand finishing is evident in the smooth transitions from bezel to shank, the consistent prong shapes, and the high polish that minimizes surface microabrasions. From a craftsman viewpoint, the choice of 18K gold, the tolerances in prong thickness, and the consistency of pavet setting depth all reflect a design intent to marry longevity with elegance, ensuring that the ring will maintain its optical performance and mechanical stability over years of regular use.

Beyond technical specifics, this piece from The Natural Sapphire Company is conceived as a symbol of new beginnings, where the emerald cut sapphire functions as a metaphoric window into the future. The step facets read like strata of experience, each plane representing a stage of life, and the dark saturated color anchors the wearer with calm and resolve. The white diamond accents serve as moments of clarity, flashes of insight that illuminate the path forward. Worn at the start of a new chapter, the ring communicates intentionality, a commitment to transparency, and an appreciation for refined workmanship. Practical considerations accompany this symbolism, as the heat treatment applied to the sapphire is stable under normal wear, the 18K gold alloy balances hardness with malleability for routine resizing, and routine maintenance consists of periodic professional inspection of prongs and cleaning to retain polish. For buyers who appreciate exacting gemological detail and artisanal finish, and who seek an object that is both technically accomplished and emotionally resonant, this ring is presented with full provenance details and lapidary notes on request by The Natural Sapphire Company.