Pave Purple Sapphire Ring 1.72 Ct., 14K White Gold

This ring centers on a striking transparent marquise purple sapphire weighing 1.72 carats, measuring 13.29 by 5.18 by 3.29 millimeters, and cut in a mixed brilliant style that maximizes brilliance and fire. The gem is eye clean at normal viewing distance, with a medium intense color saturation and an excellent polish. Importantly, this sapphire is unenhanced and comes from Ceylon Sri Lanka, an origin that connoisseurs recognize as synonymous with clarity of tone and a distinct, luminous violet that sits apart from sapphires sourced elsewhere. When you compare this stone to the many sapphires available on the market, the combination of its natural transparency, lack of treatments, and Sri Lankan provenance offers a level of authenticity and character that treated or synthetic stones cannot match, making this piece a clear choice for those seeking a genuine, statement gemstone that retains intrinsic value and rarity.

The marquise shape itself contributes significantly to the ring s presence and wearability, creating a flattering elongation effect on the finger that differs materially from more common round or oval centers. The mixed brilliant cut blends faceting strategies to deliver both scintillation and depth, which is particularly effective in a purple sapphire where both color and light play define appeal. Many sapphires on the market are heat treated to improve color and clarity, or they are lab created to achieve perfect appearance, but this Ceylon stone is naturally expressive, with a medium intense saturation that reads lively and refined rather than overly dark or artificially vivid. The excellent polish enhances the stone s surface performance, allowing the pavilion and crown to interact with light with minimum diffusion. For buyers comparing options, this combination of natural origin, eye clean clarity and expert cutting offers a superior balance of beauty, authenticity and long term desirability.

Flanking the central sapphire are white cushion shaped lab grown diamonds weighing approximately 1.26 carats total, with clarity grades of Very Slightly Included VS1 and VS2, and a high color grade of E. These stones provide a clean, icy backdrop that elevates the purple center without overpowering it. Complementing these are white round shaped natural diamonds totaling about 0.40 carats, with clarity in the VS range and a color of F or G. The thoughtful pairing of lab grown and natural diamonds is a deliberate design choice that blends ethical considerations, value engineering, and optical harmony. Lab grown cushion diamonds of this quality offer exceptional color and clarity at a more accessible price point than equivalent natural stones, allowing more carat weight and visual impact against the sapphire. Meanwhile, the natural round diamonds introduce a traditional sparkle quality and market perception that many buyers still prize. Together they create a balance that outperforms single approach designs on the market, giving buyers both superior visual impact and a nuanced value proposition. The entire ring is set in platinum 950, a metal choice that ensures durability, hypoallergenic performance and a premium white finish that resists wear and maintains its bright appearance longer than lower purity alloys.

Choosing a Ceylon origin sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company adds provenance and story to the piece, which matters deeply in comparison shopping. Sri Lanka has a centuries long history of producing sapphires prized by historic gem markets for their unique color spectrum and crystal quality, and sapphires from this island often display a clarity and hue that command collector attention. Where many sellers will market treated stones with enhanced appearance, or lab created alternatives with consistent but manufactured perfection, this ring offers an authentic natural narrative that appreciates with time and retains appeal to both emotional buyers and serious collectors. If you are weighing options, consider not just the immediate aesthetic, but the enduring attributes that Ceylon origin supplies, including desirability among connoisseurs, superior resale considerations, and the tactile pleasure of knowing your gemstone was sourced from a region with a storied gemological heritage. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize transparency, and we can provide documentation and expertise to verify origin and the stone s untreated status, helping you make an informed choice that marries beauty to integrity.