Antique Style Peach Sapphire Ring 2.17 Ct., 18K Rose Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 2.17 carat cushion-shaped peach sapphire, measured at 8.80 by 6.75 by 3.98 millimeters, sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant faceting schema to leverage both scintillation and color dispersion. The depth of the stone is approximately 51 percent relative to the mean of its length and width, a proportion that preserves internal brilliance while maintaining an elegant, low-to-medium profile in the setting. Color is described as medium saturation peach, producing a balanced warmth that reads as delicate peach-pink under natural daylight and richer peach in incandescent lighting. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating minor internal features that do not significantly interrupt the gem’s transparency or light performance. There has been no enhancement to the sapphire, and the finish is held to an excellent polish standard to maximize light return and surface reflectivity.

Technically, the mixed brilliant cut employed on this cushion sapphire integrates a brilliant-faceted pavilion with a crown that retains a combination of larger facet planes and modified step elements, a configuration that enhances scintillation while preserving color zoning control. The cut’s pavilion brilliance produces a lively pattern of pinpoint flashes, while broader crown facets favor larger, softer reflections that emphasize the gem’s peach hue rather than fragmenting it. The stone’s table-to-depth relationship and well-executed facet junctions convey even light distribution across the face-up view, reducing windowing and maintaining saturation in the center. The excellent polish contributes to crisp facet junctions and minimal surface diffusion, so the viewer observes strong contrast and precise facet alignment. For the connoisseur, these attributes indicate meticulous cutting decisions designed to highlight the sapphire’s natural color and clarity rather than artificially boost appearance through treatments.

The mounting is entirely executed in 14 karat rose gold with detailed openwork that complements the cushion sapphire’s proportions and optical character. The head employs a secure prong system that fastens the pavilion girdle without excessive metal intrusion, allowing the pavilion facets to interact unhindered with incident light. The gallery is crafted with a filigree-inspired, pierced architecture and delicate beadwork that reduces overall weight while reinforcing structural integrity, producing controlled light passage through the pavilion for improved brilliance. The band profile remains relatively slender and tapers subtly toward the shoulders, a design choice that maintains visual balance with the 8.80 by 6.75 millimeter table silhouette. The rose gold’s warm undertone harmonizes with the peach saturation of the sapphire, creating a tonal continuity that optimizes perceived color saturation without overpowering the gem’s natural pastel character. The finish is a refined, high polish on the outer band with selective textural contrasts within the openwork to provide depth and tactile interest.

As a wearable object, this design functions equally well as a solo statement or as part of a stacked configuration. Worn alone, the cushion peach sapphire and architectural gallery present a distinct focal point, the mixed brilliant cut providing dynamic life with each movement of the hand. When stacked, the ring’s slender shank and modest depth profile allow it to sit comfortably alongside slim bands, gem-set eternity rings, or milgrain-accented wedding bands without creating excessive bulk. For optimal visual harmony, pair the ring with fine rose gold stacking bands to preserve color integrity, or introduce a thin white gold or platinum diamond band to add contrast and accentuate the sapphire’s scintillation. Practical considerations for stacking include selecting companion bands with low inside profiles to maintain a flush surface against the shank and periodic inspection of prongs to ensure secure seating when multiple rings are worn together. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this piece for buyers who value technical execution in cutting and setting, provenance, and an unenhanced natural color that can be styled as a refined solitaire or integrated into a deliberate, layered ring set.