Antique Style Purple Sapphire Ring 1.02 Ct., 14K White Gold

This ring features a 1.02 carat cushion shape purple sapphire with dimensions of 6.40 by 4.99 by 3.78 millimeters, set in a mixed brilliant cut designed to maximize scintillation and color face up. The stone displays intense color saturation and an excellent polish, attributes that contribute to a vivid and lively appearance in direct and diffuse light. The clarity has been assessed as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the stone has been heat treated, a routine and stable enhancement widely used to improve both color and clarity in natural sapphires. The sapphire originates from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source long respected for producing stones with bright, lively tones and a balance of saturation and transparency. The mounting is crafted entirely in 14K white gold, the metal chosen for its combination of strength and a neutral, cool tone that complements the purple hue of the sapphire without competing with it.

When comparing clarity to other high end rings on the market, the very slightly included designation at eye level places this sapphire toward the upper end of what is typically available in natural colored stones. High end sapphires can range from heavily included material with attractive color to rare eye clean specimens that command significant premiums. This sapphire is effectively eye clean to most observers, meaning inclusions do not materially affect the visual impact of the gem under normal viewing conditions. In practical terms, the stone offers a visual performance similar to the eye clean sapphires commonly used in high quality designer jewelry, while remaining more characteristic of colored gemstone grading than of diamond grading systems. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish further reduce the visibility of internal features by breaking light into a balanced array of reflections, so the viewer perceives color and brightness before any internal characteristics.

The 14K white gold setting is executed to provide both security and optical balance. The prong orientation and pavilion clearance are arranged to allow ample light entry while anchoring the stone reliably, and the band is finished with detailed surface work that frames the sapphire without overwhelming it. For daily wear considerations the inherent hardness of corundum makes sapphire one of the most durable choices for a center stone, resistant to scratches from most common materials, and 14K gold offers a robust and wearable profile for regular use. Routine care involves gentle cleaning with warm water and a mild detergent using a soft brush to maintain the stone and metal finish, and periodic professional inspection to ensure prongs remain secure. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish reduce the need for frequent re-polishing, though like all fine jewelry this piece benefits from occasional professional maintenance to preserve its original finish.

Provenance and treatment disclosure are integral to an informed purchase, and this ring is presented with clear notation of origin as Ceylon and of heat treatment as the enhancement. For collectors and clients comparing offerings across makers, these facts are important in understanding the balance of natural character and human intervention. The combination of a richly saturated, well cut cushion sapphire with a very slightly included clarity grade, and a carefully executed 14K white gold mounting, results in a ring that aligns with the standards of fine colored gemstone jewelry. The Natural Sapphire Company provides this description to support a professional appraisal of the piece, and to enable comparison with other high end rings where color, clarity, cut, and provenance are assessed side by side.