Accent Stones Padparadscha Sapphire Ring 3.04 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a C.Dunaigre certified padparadscha sapphire weighing 3.04 carats, with dimensions of 3.04 carats, 9.33 x 7.24 x 5.18 mm, and a mixed brilliant cut, the stone displays a vivid orangy pink hue with excellent polish. The sapphire is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and originates from Madagascar, with a standard heat treatment enhancement used to stabilize and refine its color. The mixed brilliant cut combines faceting suited to an oval outline, allowing both broad color plane and scintillating facet reflections to be visible, and the substantial depth and even saturation permit the stone to read strongly as padparadscha without compromise to clarity or light return.

The setting is executed in 14K yellow gold, chosen to warm and intensify the sapphire apparent color while providing a classical contrast to the white diamonds on the shoulders. The center stone is elevated in a precise prong mount that lifts the pavilion clear of the band and forms an open gallery beneath the sapphire, allowing maximum light ingress and exit for optimal brilliance. The prongs are tapered and positioned to minimize metal coverage over the table and girdle, maintaining proportions that emphasize the oval silhouette and the mixed brilliant faceting. The shoulder design places white marquise shaped natural diamonds adjacent to the center, their elongated profiles aligned to follow the arc of the band so that light is conveyed inward toward the padparadscha. These diamonds total approximately 0.48 carats, with a color grade of E and clarity grades of Very Slightly Included in the VS1 to VS2 range, providing clean, white contrast while preserving a refined overall silhouette.

Craftsmanship details that make the gemstone pop include the open under gallery that permits viewing of color from multiple angles, the precise prong geometry that secures the sapphire with minimal obstruction, and the graduated placement of marquise stones that act as optical accents directing attention to the center. The use of 14K yellow gold balances durability with a warm tone that complements the padparadscha hue, and the overall execution reflects the measured standards of The Natural Sapphire Company, focusing on proportion, light performance, and material harmony.