Pave Peach Sapphire Ring 3.06 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent 3.06 carat oval peach sapphire, measuring 9.81 by 7.67 by 4.89 mm, precisely faceted in a mixed brilliant design to balance scintillation and color. The mixed brilliant approach uses a brilliant style crown to maximize return of white light and a modified pavilion to preserve the delicate peach tone, producing lively facet contrast without sacrificing body color. The stone displays a length to width ratio of approximately 1.28, yielding a classic oval silhouette, and a depth proportion of approximately 56 percent, a dimensional relationship that optimizes internal light return while maintaining table size appropriate for even light distribution. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating that translucency and overall transparency remain high, and the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and minimal surface alteration to light paths. This sapphire is unenhanced, a notable attribute for collectors and connoisseurs, and is identified as originating from Madagascar, a source known for producing clean material with delicate pastel saturation. The very light color saturation of this specimen reads as a refined peach, where the mixed brilliant cutting strategy amplifies flash without introducing excessive color depth, allowing the gem to appear lively across varied lighting conditions.

The accent diamonds are engineered to complement the center stone in proportion and performance, composed of white round natural diamonds in three calibrated groupings, weighing approximately 0.32 carat, approximately 0.135 carat, and approximately 0.035 carat, for a combined total near 0.49 carat. Each accent diamond is round brilliant cut, evaluated at clarity VS and color F G, a pairing that preserves visual white appearance while providing clean facet definition under magnification. These diamonds are individually seated with tight tolerances, the shoulder diamonds positioned to trace the shank for lateral continuity, and smaller melee used beneath the head and around the gallery to create a halo of reflected light under the pavilion. The setting technique employs close set pavé and precision shared prongs where appropriate, with each seat drilled and countersunk to the exact angle to match the diamond girdle, then burnished and inspected for flush engagement. This method minimizes movement and concentrates metal contact at engineered points, reducing leverage on the stones during wear, while the matching of proportion and table size across the melee minimizes light leakage and preserves overall brilliance.

The mounting is executed entirely in 14 karat yellow gold, selected to provide warm contrast to the peach hue and to deliver excellent mechanical strength for everyday wear. The center gem is secured with a robust four prong head, the prongs formed with consistent cross sectional thickness and rounded heads to resist snagging and to distribute retentive force evenly around the girdle. The prong geometry is designed to engage the stone below the girdle line where possible, creating a positive seat that resists vertical displacement, while the gallery is reinforced with webbing and sweep that ties the head to the shoulders to reduce torque and increase structural rigidity. The shoulder diamonds are integrated into the shank with continuous metal support beneath each seat, and the inner surface of the band is finished for comfort, preserving ring profile without compromising the support structure. Each element of the setting is hand finished and examined under loupe magnification, with particular attention to prong burnishing and bead setting stability, providing the wearer with durable security and peace of mind.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we pair gemological transparency with meticulous setting practice, documenting origin and enhancement status for the sapphire, and selecting complementary diamonds that meet our proportion and clarity standards. The design philosophy prioritizes secure mechanical engagement of the center stone, precise seat angulation for each accent, and redundant support where stress concentrations are most likely, so that the aesthetic balance is matched by rigorous engineering. For buyers who appreciate technical detail, this ring offers a carefully proportioned mixed brilliant center stone, calibrated melee for consistent optical performance, and a 14 karat gold setting constructed for both refined presentation and long term durability.