Accent Stones Pinkish Purple Sapphire Ring 1.62 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

From the moment a pinkish purple crystal first caught the light beneath Ceylon soil, this sapphire began a journey that links earth, tradition, and expert hands. Mined in Sri Lanka, a region long celebrated for producing sapphires with soft, evocative hues, the crystal carried the history of ancient riverbeds and artisanal miners who have read the land for generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we respect that lineage, and we set out to honor it by choosing a stone that speaks of place and time. The 1.62 carat oval sapphire arrived with a temperament that favored elegance rather than intensity, its light color saturation offering a tender pink violet rather than a saturated magenta. When our cutters looked at the rough, they saw the potential for an oval mixed brilliant cut to unlock a balanced play of light and color, to allow the gem to glow from within while keeping its silhouette graceful on the finger. The result is a gem measuring 7.83 x 5.65 x 4.82 mm, with a clarity graded very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish that lets every facet speak. The narrative of this sapphire is one of place, patient refinement, and choices that prioritize natural character over forced intensity.

As the center of a ring designed to be both intimate and distinguished, the Ceylon sapphire sits flanked by white marquise shaped natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.48 carats, with clarity grades of Very Slightly Included VS1 and VS2 and a color grade of F. The marquise diamonds were selected to echo the oval center, their elongated points creating a gentle rhythm that draws the eye along the band, and their F color offering a crisp, luminous counterpoint that amplifies the sapphire’s delicate tones. The mixed brilliant cut of the sapphire was chosen with that interplay in mind, to provide flashes of white light that marry beautifully with the marquise facets. The whole composition is set in 18K yellow gold, a metal whose warm tone harmonizes with the pinkish purple center so that the ring reads as a cohesive work rather than a collection of parts. Every prong, every gallery opening, and every polished surface was executed with care to maintain proportion and wearability, so that the piece feels like a story passed forward, not a display of technical bravado. The Natural Sapphire Company brings this ring to life as a conversation between earth and craft.

When considering durability, the nature of the sapphire and the design choices both matter, and this ring compares favorably to many similar offerings on the market. Sapphire ranks nine on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond among commonly used gemstones, and that inherent hardness means it resists scratches far better than popular alternatives such as topaz, tourmaline, or garnet. The 1.62 carat Ceylon sapphire with its mixed brilliant cut retains structural integrity because the cutter avoided overly thin girdles and fragile facet junctions, choices that can make lesser cut stones more vulnerable to chips. The marquise diamonds add further resilience, diamonds being the hardest natural material, and their VS clarity grades ensure they show strong light return without compromising toughness. The choice of 18K yellow gold does require a nuanced comparison to platinum based designs, because 18K gold is slightly softer than platinum and will show surface wear sooner if not cared for. However, our ring compensates with a thoughtful setting design, including robust prongs and a well supported gallery that protect the sapphire from direct knocks while keeping the profile comfortable for everyday wear. Compared to many market designs that favor dramatic high settings or minimal bezels that leave stones exposed, this piece strikes a durable balance that is built to be worn daily and passed on. With normal care, occasional inspection, and professional cleaning to preserve polish and settings, this ring will maintain its presence and story for decades.