Three Stone Pink Sapphire Ring 1.16 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a 1.16 carat cushion shape pink sapphire, presented with exact measurements of 7.27 by 5.74 by 3.13 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut engineered to balance color saturation with brilliance. The mixed brilliant treatment combines a brilliant style crown with a modified pavilion geometry, producing a dense array of small facets that maximize scintillation while preserving the stone face up color. With an evaluated depth of approximately 48 percent, the pavilion proportions are tuned to return light efficiently for this rectangular cushion outline, preserving lively fire without sacrificing the vivid pink hue. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, indicating fine natural inclusions that do not materially interrupt the visual window, and the polish is graded excellent, delivering crisp facet junctions and mirror smooth facet planes that enhance facet contrast. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, which contributes to the particular pink chemistry and fluorescence behavior often associated with Sri Lankan sapphires, and the gem has been carefully selected to exhibit an intense, vivid saturation that reads strongly in both daylight and incandescent light sources.

The mounting architecture has been designed to make the sapphire read as a larger and more luminous presence on the finger, while maintaining secure mechanical settings. A low to medium profile four claw head elevates the stone above the shank, with each prong tapered and shaped to minimize coverage of the crown facets, permitting an unobstructed face up table and optimized light entry. The head incorporates an open basket and a gallery with rectangular undercuts that allow light to enter the pavilion and to escape through the crown, increasing internal return and perceived brightness. Shoulders are gently tapered from the head to the shank, creating a visual channel that draws the eye to the center stone, and the transition geometry between head and band is radiused to eliminate stress points while preserving a clean silhouette. The 14K yellow gold used throughout has been selected for its warm reflectivity, which acts as a complementary light source that subtly warms the pink tone without overpowering its vivacity. All joints and prong bases are fully soldered and blended, maintaining structural integrity and a continuous plane for the mirror polish finish.

Flanking the center stone are two white round natural diamonds, totaling approximately 0.12 carats, with individual estimates near 0.06 carat each, clarity grades of VS1 and VS2, and color grade F. These diamonds are round brilliant cut and positioned in close proximity to the sapphire in petite claw settings integrated into the shoulder geometry, with their tables aligned to the sapphire table to promote coherent light behavior across the composition. The high color grade F ensures that the diamonds read colorless against the yellow gold, creating a bright white contrast that sharpens the perception of the sapphire pink. The VS clarity grades provide clean, lively accent stones that contribute opposing white sparkle and extra scintillation from lateral viewing angles, increasing the overall perceptual brightness of the ring. The diamonds are calibrated for diameter and depth to sit slightly lower than the sapphire table, creating a tiered arrangement that permits the sapphire to dominate face up, while the accents add flanking brilliance to frame and intensify the center hue.

Execution and finishing reflect the standards of The Natural Sapphire Company, with precise hand setting and final polishing completed by experienced artisans. The band maintains a comfortable thickness and a gently rounded interior for everyday wear, while the exterior retains a smooth profile that balances tactile comfort with visual presence. All prongs and claws are burnished and checked for consistent tip geometry, ensuring even pressure distribution around the gem girdle and reducing the risk of stress concentrations. The gallery and undercut windows are filed and polished internally to avoid sharp edges and to optimize light transmission, and final inspection includes symmetry checks, facet alignment verification, and photographic documentation of the stone under standard lighting for provenance records. The 14K yellow gold alloy has been finished to a high gloss, and polishing lines are removed to achieve a reflective surface that complements the sapphire color. For care, routine gentle cleaning using warm soapy water and a soft brush is recommended, and periodic setting inspections are advised to maintain security. For further technical details, grading reports, or custom modifications, please contact The Natural Sapphire Company for consultation.