Three Stone Padparadscha Sapphire Ring 3.92 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

From the riverbeds of Ceylon to the warmth of polished 18K yellow gold, this ring carries the story of a gem that began as a whisper in the earth. Our Ceylon padparadscha was found in the storied gem gravels of Sri Lanka, a land whose name is woven through centuries of trade and devotion to colored stones. The term padparadscha evokes the soft meeting of pink and orange at sunset, a color with cultural echoes of lotus petals and evening sky, and this particular example displays that rare, evocative hue with a pinkish orange tone that is gentle and unmistakable. Graded and certified by C.Dunaigre, this sapphire weighs 3.92 carats, and its radiant shape measures 9.93 x 7.26 x 5.12 mm. It is a natural stone with no enhancement, medium light color saturation, very slightly included when examined at eye level, and an excellent polish that allows its color and internal light to sing. The certification not only confirms the gem's origin in Ceylon, it also assures you that what you wear is the product of ancient geology and careful selection, untouched by artificial treatments that would alter its authentic voice.

The journey from rough to ring is one of careful decisions. Our gemmologists at The Natural Sapphire Company selected this rough for its balance of tone and clarity, and our cutters shaped it into a radiant cut to emphasize both the breadth of color and the stone's inner life. The radiant cut, with its trimmed corners and lively faceting, gives the padparadscha a combination of step and brilliant character that reads as luminous from every angle, while preserving the stone's warmth. Surrounding the center gem are white emerald cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carats in total, with clarity grades of Very Slightly Included in the VS1 and VS2 range, and a color grade of F. These side stones anchor the design with geometric clarity. Along the shoulders lie white baguette shaped diamonds totaling approximately 0.80 carats, matching the emerald cuts in clarity and color to create a coherent, refined frame for the padparadscha. Set entirely in 18K yellow gold, the mounting is chosen to echo and enhance the sapphire's warm undertones, allowing the pinkish orange to glow against a golden backdrop.

Wearing this ring is to wear a sunset that carries the memory of Sri Lankan rivers and the hands that found its stone. The pinkish orange of the padparadscha sits between the cool white of the diamonds and the rich sheen of yellow gold, creating a harmony that is at once soft and striking. The emerald cuts at the sides provide a mirror like step facet that contrasts beautifully with the radiant center, while the baguettes in the band offer a linear cadence that guides the eye along the ring. Because the center sapphire is natural and untreated, its color displays the subtle variations that make each padparadscha unique, from delicate peach blushes to sun warmed apricot notes, depending on how the light meets it. This authenticity is a rare quality, treasured by collectors and lovers of colored gemstones alike. The proportions of the radiant cut and the careful selection of side and shoulder diamonds ensure that the ring balances presence and elegance, suitable for daily wear by someone who appreciates both gemstone story and artisan craft, and for those moments when a jewel becomes an heirloom.

Provenance and care are part of the piece as much as cut and karat. The C.Dunaigre certification accompanies this sapphire, documenting its Ceylon origin and confirming that the stone is free of enhancement, a statement of purity that adds to the ring's emotional and monetary value. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand by the history of every gem we handle, and our workshops apply centuries of jewelry making knowledge to create settings that protect and flatter each stone. While the ring is crafted to be durable, it is best to treat this padparadscha with love, avoiding harsh knocks and extreme heat, and having the setting and stones inspected periodically to keep the diamonds secure and the metal bright. For those who seek a tangible connection to the source of a gem, this piece is more than ornament, it is a narrative of place and time, from Sri Lankan rivers to artisan hands, preserved in 18K yellow gold, ready to be part of your story.