Pave Padparadscha Sapphire Necklace 1.22 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This pendant is a study in minimalist engineering, conceived to present the gemstone without superfluous ornamentation, and executed entirely in 18K yellow gold to provide a warm, complementary field for the padparadscha sapphire, The Natural Sapphire Company signature approach to understated elegance. The silhouette reads small and restrained on the neck, with a precise balance between chain scale and pendant mass that keeps the focus on the central stone. The setting uses restrained prong architecture and a low profile gallery to minimize metal intrusion into the visual field, while the fine 18K yellow gold chain is integrated into the pendant collar for a clean line across the neckline. The overall effect is deliberately simple, intended for buyers who appreciate a reductionist approach to jewelry design, where craft and gem quality carry the aesthetic rather than elaborate metalwork.

At the heart of the pendant sits a GRS certified padparadscha sapphire, described as Orangy Pink, weighing 1.22 carat, with dimensions 6.55 x 5.60 x 3.73 mm, and executed in a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant geometry pairs a faceted crown with a pavilion that employs modified brilliant facets to enhance scintillation and color return, an intentional choice for colored stones where maximizing saturation and light performance is critical. The cushion outline preserves a classic profile, while the mixed brilliant facet set reduces windowing and increases apparent depth of color under varied lighting. Evaluated as eye clean at typical viewing distances, the crystal transparency is high, and the stone exhibits intense color saturation with an even distribution across the table and crown. The polish is graded excellent, which is evident in the crisp facet junctions and the sharp, controlled reflections that contribute to liveliness without introducing optical noise. Origin certified as Madagascar, the stone shows the characteristic fluorescence and tone balance desirable in padparadscha material, and the GRS certification accompanies the piece to document color, weight, dimensions, and origin.

Complementing the central padparadscha are white round natural diamonds, specified as approximately 0.12 carat and 0.10 carat respectively, clarity VS, color grade F G, with a combined weight of approximately 0.22 carat. These accent diamonds are selected for their tight clarity range and near colorless grade, ensuring that they act as bright, neutral highlights that do not compete with the sapphire for chromatic attention. The small rounds are cut to tight proportion tolerances for their size class, favoring higher facet precision and consistent facet polish to produce even scintillation across the halo and corner clusters. Placement of the diamonds is symmetrically restrained, creating brief flashes at the pendant extremities while maintaining the overall minimalist language. The diamonds are hand set into precision seats milled within the 18K yellow gold mount, with minimal bezel or prong metal visible at face level, to preserve optical transparency and to allow maximum light interaction with both the sapphire and the accent stones.

The manufacturing and finishing detail aligns with a high standard of lapidary and goldsmith craftsmanship, with careful attention to stone orientation, secure mechanical retention, and optical optimization. The sapphire is positioned with crown and table alignment to present the most attractive face up color under typical daylight and artificial lighting conditions, while the open gallery and controlled pavilion clearance allow light to enter and return in a manner that sustains saturation and brilliance. Prong geometry is engineered to protect the corners of the cushion shape, a common stress point on cushion cut stones, while keeping prongs minimal to preserve the minimalist aesthetic. The chain and pendant collar junction is mechanically integrated and soldered to ensure long term wearability, and all surfaces are hand finished to a high polish to complement the excellent polish on the sapphire. For care, routine professional cleaning is recommended to maintain luster and to periodically inspect prong security, and the inherent hardness and toughness of sapphire make the pendant suitable for daily wear given appropriate attention. The Natural Sapphire Company includes certification details with the necklace, and our technical team can provide the GRS report and photographs that document the precise measurements, certification, and quality grades stated, to support purchasers who demand full provenance and gemological transparency.