Three Stone Purple Sapphire Ring 8.17 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring begins its story in the ancient alluvial deposits of Ceylon, where miners have long sought sapphires that carry the island sense of light and history, a singular specimen emerged that would become the heart of this piece, an Other certified vivid purple sapphire weighing 8.17 carats, cut into a generous cushion shape that measures 12.85 by 8.87 by 6.94 mm with a mixed brilliant cut, the stone is transparent with vivid color saturation and an excellent polish, its clarity is described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and crucially this gem is completely natural with no enhancement, this unheated vivid purple from Sri Lanka is exceptionally rare, and when you hold it you can see how the mixed brilliant faceting strategy maximizes both depth of color and scintillation, the cushion form invites the eye into a pool of royal purple, and every small internal characteristic speaks of its geological journey under the island sun and monsoon rains.

From that raw genesis the sapphire was entrusted to our atelier where traditional hand cutting and modern gemological care converged to realize a ring that honors its origin, the setting is fashioned in 18K white gold, flanked by white half moon shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 carats in total, graded Very Slightly Included VS1 and VS2 with a color grade of E, and accented by white round shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carats, clarity VS and a color grade of F to G, the half moon diamonds sit like supportive wings against the cushion sapphire, and the round diamonds trace the band in a subtle cascade of light, each stone was carefully chosen to balance the vivid purple without overpowering it, The Natural Sapphire Company designs and sets this ring with meticulous hand finishing and secure prong work so that the stone reads boldly from the face of the ring and rests comfortably in wear, the overall effect is a narrative piece that carries the story of Ceylon from riverbed to jewelry box, a modern heirloom that celebrates provenance, craftsmanship, and the rare beauty of an unenhanced vivid purple sapphire, please contact us at The Natural Sapphire Company if you would like further details or to arrange a personal viewing.