Three Stone Padparadscha Sapphire Ring 1.03 Ct., 18K Rose Gold

This ring centers on a 1.03 carat marquise padparadscha sapphire, precisely measured at 9.45 x 4.62 x 3.09 mm, cut to a mixed brilliant facet scheme to balance color saturation and scintillation. The mixed brilliant approach uses a brilliant style pavilion to maximize light return and a modified crown facet arrangement to broaden the color window, producing balanced fire without washing the delicate padparadscha hue. The stone exhibits medium intense color saturation, a salmon pink to soft orange balance that is characteristic of fine Ceylon material, and it is entirely natural with no enhancement, preserving the single origin character from Sri Lanka. Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, which indicates minor internal features that do not disrupt transparency or overall brilliance to the naked eye, and the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and high surface luster. The marquise profile has been selected and matched for optical symmetry, keeping the length to width ratio optimized for even light distribution along the boat shaped outline, and the measured depth provides a robust visual weight on the finger while maintaining ideal face up brilliance.

Flanking the central sapphire are white half moon natural diamonds, with a combined weight of approximately 0.30 carats, each cut to integrate with the marquise silhouette and to enhance side light performance. These half moon stones are graded Very Slightly Included, in the VS1 and VS2 range, and color graded F, yielding a near colorless backdrop that increases contrast with the padparadscha center and sharpens pavilion reflections. The half moon cuts act as soft epaulment elements, filling the negative spaces beside the marquise points and visually elongating the center stone, while precise matching of girdle thickness and facet geometry ensures symmetrical light return from all three stones. The mounting is executed in 18K rose gold, an alloy chosen for its warm undertone that sympathetically warms the pink orange tones of the sapphire. The shank is carefully finished with a high grade mirror polish on the exterior and a hand contoured inner profile for comfortable wear, while the shoulder geometry gently tapers toward the gallery to balance structural integrity with a refined aesthetic. The gallery is open to admit maximum pavilion light, and the claws securing the stones are milled and burnished for minimal metal visibility and maximum stone exposure.

Craftsmanship on this setting reflects the benchwork discipline and finishing standards that discerning collectors expect from top tier houses, while retaining the distinct character of artisanal gem selection that is central to The Natural Sapphire Company. Prong geometry and seat precision are executed with micron level tolerance to maintain symmetrical stone alignment and to prevent stress concentrations at pavilion girdles, a level of attention comparable to workshops producing high jewelry for brands known for exacting tolerances. Hand setting of the half moons and careful tensioning of the prong tips ensure stones are secure without over clipping light. The finish work, including tight junctions between the head and shoulders and the continuity of the polish across curved surfaces, mirrors the approach taken by luxury ateliers that prioritize both optical performance and wearer comfort. Unlike production pieces that rely on color treatments, this ring emphasizes natural provenance and uncompromised material quality, pairing an untreated Ceylon padparadscha sapphire with precision cut diamonds and a meticulously formed 18K rose gold mount. The result is a technically informed creation that offers the refined finishing of high jewelry, and the considered gemological choices and hand finishing that define The Natural Sapphire Company.