Solitaire Pink Sapphire Ring 5.13 Ct., Platinum 950

This ring centers a C.Dunaigre certified Pink sapphire, weighing 5.13 carats, cut to a cushion outline with exact dimensions 11.12 by 9.01 by 5.74 millimeters. The gem is a mixed brilliant cut, a faceting schema chosen to balance saturated color and lively scintillation, and the measured depth yields an approximate depth percentage of 57 percent, which supports both strong color concentration and efficient light return. The stone is fully transparent with intense color saturation and an excellent polish, and its origin is Madagascar, a source known for vivid pinks with clean crystal structures. Crucially the sapphire is reported as no enhancement, and that natural state is central to its appeal for technically minded buyers because it preserves original crystal chemistry and optical characteristics that heat treatments or diffusion can alter.

The mixed brilliant faceting on this cushion sapphire combines a brilliant facet arrangement across the crown with a modified pavilion architecture, engineered to produce a fine balance between scintillation and color depth. The crown facet pattern is optimized to create multiple small flashes and a lively overall surface scintillation, while the pavilion modification increases internal light trapping to intensify the pink hue. The excellent polish further enhances facet contrast and edge delineation, so that facet junctions remain crisp and reflect light without contrast loss from surface abrasion. The proportions given by the 11.12 by 9.01 by 5.74 millimeter outline and the 57 percent depth produce a table to depth relationship that allows the viewer to perceive both depth of color and faceted brilliance when observed under standard jewelry viewing conditions.

Clarity is described as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a designation that in practical terms means the stone exhibits minimal inclusions that do not materially interrupt its visual transparency under normal unaided inspection. In the context of high end colored gemstone rings on the market this clarity places the sapphire at the upper tier for natural, unenhanced pink sapphires. Many comparable high end sapphires are marketed with similar or greater levels of silk or crystal inclusions, or they have been heat treated to improve apparent clarity and color. Compared with such stones this specimen stands out because its natural transparency and minimal inclusion pattern allow superior light transmission and color saturation without resorting to enhancement. When compared to high end diamonds the comparison must be contextualized, because diamond clarity grades operate under different optical and material criteria, however the visual impact of this sapphire when mounted rivals the perceived purity of many high clarity gemstones, owing to its clean window and intense color, and the decision to leave the stone untreated increases rarity in the market of premium pink sapphires.

The ring mounting is executed in Platinum 950, chosen for its density, chemical stability, and the neutral white field it provides against the pink of the sapphire, enhancing perceived saturation. The head is designed with minimal metal obstruction, using a precise four prong geometry to secure the pavilion and girdle with even pressure distribution while minimizing light obstruction and allowing side and pavilion light to enter the stone. The Platinum 950 metal is hand finished to a high mirror polish, which complements the sapphire polish and provides enduring wear resistance. At The Natural Sapphire Company the setting geometry is calculated to preserve the sapphire seat dimensions and to prevent stress concentrations at the girdle, while presenting a low profile gallery that reduces the risk of catch and supports daily wear. The synergy of a high clarity, intensely saturated, unenhanced Madagascar sapphire and a carefully proportioned Platinum 950 setting yields a ring that is technically refined, visually immediate, and built for long term performance.