Antique Style Pinkish Purple Sapphire Ring 1.69 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a transparent 1.69 carat oval pinkish purple sapphire, precisely measured at 8.27 x 6.64 x 3.71 mm, and cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance fire and face up color. The stone displays intense color saturation and an excellent polish, with a clarity grading of very very slightly included at eye level, indicating minimal internal features that do not affect the gems overall visual purity. The sapphire is unenhanced, a detail that speaks directly to its natural origin and structural integrity, and its provenance is Madagascar, a source known for producing sapphires with rich, distinct hues. The mixed brilliant cut was selected to maximize the sapphire's light performance while maintaining the oval proportions that enhance presence on the finger.

From a gemological perspective the sapphire offers a compelling combination of color intensity and clarity, attributes that together define the stones personality and appeal. The intense pinkish purple tone is evenly distributed across the table, with the mixed brilliant faceting producing lively scintillation and controlled light leakage through the pavilion. The very very slightly included grade, applied with eye level observation, reflects inclusions that are subtle and often visible only under magnification, preserving the gems overall transparency and brilliance. The excellent polish contributes to crisp facet junctions and a reflective surface that accentuates both internal fire and external brilliance, allowing the color to read consistently in varied lighting conditions. The absence of enhancement confirms that the hue and saturation are intrinsic to the sapphire, a quality that is increasingly valued for both its rarity and its long term stability.

The diamond halo consists of white round natural diamonds with a combined weight of approximately 0.54 carats, graded in clarity as Very Slightly Included, in categories VS1 and VS2, and in color as F. These diamonds were chosen for their balance of brightness and purity, providing a high contrast perimeter that frames the central sapphire without overpowering it. The setting is rendered entirely in 18K yellow gold, selecting a warm metal tone that complements the pinkish purple center and elevates the overall color harmony, while the craftsmanship of the mounting emphasizes clean prong work and a meticulously finished gallery. The transition from the band to the head is smooth and ergonomically considered, offering both visual lightness around the stone and structural security for daily wear.

The execution of the ring demonstrates a level of finishing and attention to proportion that compares favorably with established luxury houses, reflecting the same principles of symmetry, precision prong placement, and refined hand finishing found in the ateliers of noted maisons such as Cartier, Tiffany, and Bvlgari. The prong geometry, pavilion support, and diamond alignment are executed to ensure optimal light return, and the yellow gold surface receives a uniform polish that removes tool marks while preserving subtle bevels that read as deliberate design rather than manufacturing artifact. At The Natural Sapphire Company we apply controlled bench techniques and quality control checkpoints that mirror the methodological approach of high end jewelers, from the initial gem selection through to final setting and polishing, resulting in a piece that is measured, durable, and elegant in its restraint. The resulting ring presents a considered balance of gemstone quality and metalwork, offering the clarity of craft that discerning collectors expect from luxury level jewelry.