Wedding Set Greenish Blue Sapphire Ring 0.82 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 0.82 carat round greenish blue sapphire, a gem that demonstrates meticulous lapidary planning, with dimensions of 5.82 by 5.81 by 3.59 millimeters. The cutter elected a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant style crown with a modified pavilion arrangement to optimize both scintillation and saturation. The proportions yield an effective depth of approximately 61.7 percent, a balance that preserves face up size while maximizing light return and color intensity. At this size and proportion, the table, crown and pavilion facet junctions present sharp facet junctions and consistent symmetry, which, together with an excellent polish, create crisp facet reflections and lively contrast patterns that remain stable under a range of lighting conditions.

The sapphire is graded slightly included at eye level, a clarity characteristic that is common in natural Montana sapphires and that contributes to the gem feeling more natural and geological in character. These inclusions are minor and do not compromise transparency, allowing the intense color saturation to remain the dominant visual attribute. The hue sits in a greenish blue range that is characteristic of Montana origin stones, and the strong saturation gives the stone a presence that reads as deep teal in diffuse daylight and rich blue with green overtones under incandescent lighting. The stone has been heat treated to stabilize and intensify its color, a conventional and accepted enhancement that improves color uniformity and overall appearance without concealing the stone provenance or natural growth features.

The mounting is executed entirely in 14K white gold, chosen for its complementary neutral tone and durable malleability. The setting employs a four prong crown that secures the stone while allowing maximum light entry to the pavilion, and the shank displays a refined, gently contoured profile that supports the gem with minimal metal intrusion into the viewing plane. The finish is highly polished, which enhances the visual dialogue between metal reflections and the sapphire table and crown facets. Craftsmanship details include precisely formed prong shoulders that are tapered to minimize light obstruction, a well centered seat for the girdle that preserves axial symmetry, and internal surface finishing beneath the stone that reduces dust traps and facilitates routine cleaning, all indicators of deliberate bench work consistent with rigorous production standards.

This ring is versatile, equally suited to casual daily wear and to formal occasions that demand visual impact. Sapphire rates nine on the Mohs hardness scale, which provides wear resistance appropriate for regular use, and the low to medium profile of the mounting reduces the risk of snagging while preserving the stone presence. For everyday ensembles, the greenish blue tone complements denim, neutrals and earth tones, delivering a subtle refined color accent. For formal attire, the intense saturation and polished, well proportioned white gold setting present as a concentrated flash of color under spotlight conditions, translating to clear photographic appeal and stage worthy brilliance. This piece embodies The Natural Sapphire Company attention to material selection, faceting logic and finishing techniques, resulting in a ring that performs technically as well as it presents aesthetically.