Pave Purple Sapphire Ring 0.91 Ct., 18K Rose Gold

This ring centers a 0.91 carat oval purple sapphire, measuring 6.52 x 4.89 x 3.50 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style and originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, the sapphire presents vivid color saturation with an eye clean clarity grade when evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish that maximizes facet definition and surface reflection, the measured depth relative to the average diameter yields approximately 61.35 percent depth which is within the range that balances color saturation and light return for oval shapes, the mixed brilliant faceting on this specimen combines a full brilliant crown with a modified pavilion facet arrangement that enhances internal refraction and dispersion while controlling the characteristic oval bow tie through strategic pavilion angles and facet junction quality, the combination of no enhancement and natural Sri Lankan color gives a pure optical response that is stable and untouched, the precise dimensions and facet symmetry allow the pavilion facets to channel light back through the crown facets effectively, producing a lively mix of brilliance and spectral flashes unique to this cut and material.

In direct comparison to standard gaussian round brilliant cuts the oval mixed brilliant in this ring offers a higher apparent surface area relative to its weight, which increases perceived size and allows the vivid purple to read more intensely from face up, compared to a typical step cut such as an emerald cut the mixed brilliant generates far greater scintillation and dispersed fire because of its numerous small facets and steeper crown angles, relative to cushion and modified brilliant cushions this oval maintains a more elongate contrast pattern which reduces the large blocky flashes and increases the frequency of small scintillation events, the mixed brilliant approach here deliberately increases facet count on the crown and tailors pavilion facet orientation to moderate the bow tie effect that is common in ovals, the result is stronger overall light performance under both point light and diffuse illumination, the sapphire exhibits lively facet to facet return under spot lighting and a saturated, uniform face up color under soft lighting due to the interaction of facet geometry and the stones inherent pleochroism, orienting the table and pavilion to the stones optic axes was part of the cutting strategy to preserve the vivid hue and minimize visible color zoning while maximizing return of both white light and colored flashes.

Flanking the center sapphire, white round natural diamonds provide calibrated contrast and additional scintillation, the two larger side stones weigh approximately 0.20 carats in total with clarity grades of VS1 and VS2 and a color grade of E, the smaller accent diamonds total approximately 0.09 carats with VS clarity and F and G color grading, combined these stones contribute approximately 0.29 carats of white diamond weight which frames the sapphire without overpowering its color, the high clarity grades ensure clean facet windows and efficient light transmission while the top color grades minimize any warm tint that could interfere with the sapphires purple, the diamonds are set into an 18 karat rose gold mounting where the warm metal tone subtly enhances the purple hue through reflected color, the setting geometry uses precise prong and shared seat techniques to lift the sapphire slightly above the band plane, this elevation together with open prong architecture permits greater light access to the pavilion and crown facets, the rose gold shank shows a twisted design with pavetting on the shoulders, each pavette cavity was executed to tight tolerances to maintain uniform bead height and consistent facet exposure of the accent stones, the polish on the metal is consistent with the excellent stone polish and contributes to the overall brightness and perceived quality.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize provenance, lapidary technique, and honest specifications, this piece demonstrates a considered relationship between material and cut, the mixed brilliant oval was chosen specifically to optimize light return for a vivid Ceylon purple sapphire while keeping the face up color rich and saturated without resorting to enhancement, the diamond selections and rose gold finish were calibrated to present contrast and brilliance while preserving the natural character of the sapphire, for buyers who compare cut styles the mixed brilliant oval here will show higher scintillation frequency than step cuts, a larger apparent surface area than equivalent weight rounds, and a more controlled bow tie with superior fire relative to many factory standard ovals, clients are invited to request additional imaging under varied lighting or a video showing the stone in motion to appreciate the facet interplay and light performance in real conditions.