Pave White Sapphire Ring 3.10 Ct., Platinum 950

This ring centers on a transparent 3.10 carat oval white sapphire, with precise dimensions of 9.50 x 8.29 x 4.89 mm and a mixed brilliant cut, presenting a controlled interplay of large crown facets and an optimized pavilion faceting scheme. The mixed brilliant treatment pairs a modified brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a carefully calibrated pavilion, which enhances both scintillation and broad white light return while maintaining crisp fire across the face of the stone. The oval proportions result in a length to width ratio of approximately 1.15, creating a balanced silhouette that reads neither overly elongated nor squat, and that sits elegantly on the finger. The faceting emphasizes clean facet junctions and symmetry, with precise culet placement and girdle consistency to preserve visual weight while allowing the metalwork to anchor the gem with minimal obstruction to light entry.

Optical performance is reinforced by the near colorless saturation and an excellent polish, the latter achieved through meticulous lapidary finishing that produces tight, reflective facet planes and a lively surface brilliance. The clarity is graded slightly included as evaluated at eye level, indicating internal features that do not materially interfere with the gem s overall transparency or brilliance when worn, and that also confirm natural formation characteristics. Importantly the sapphire bears no enhancement, which preserves the integrity of its crystal lattice and ensures that its light behavior and stability over time are those of an untreated natural material. Originating from Madagascar, the sapphire displays the mineralogical qualities associated with that source, including a consistent crystalline habit and stable optical response under both daylight and incandescent viewing conditions.

The mounting incorporates natural white round diamonds to complement the central white sapphire, with a principal grouping totaling approximately 0.30 carats, clarity grade VS, and color grades F and G, and an additional grouping totaling approximately 0.085 carats, clarity grade VS, and color grades F and G. The diamonds are selected for close color and clarity matching, ensuring a uniform white appearance along the shoulders where they are set, and their VS clarity grade guarantees the visual cleanliness needed for exposure on a pavé or small prong shoulder. The ring is executed entirely in 14K white gold, chosen for its combination of malleability and strength, and for its ability to lend a cool reflective backdrop that enhances the near colorless sapphire and the F and G color diamonds. The setting geometry is engineered to secure the center stone with a refined prong head that minimizes metal intrusion into the table area while providing robust mechanical retention, and the diamond shoulders are set with tight tolerance to reduce snagging and to maintain a low, comfortable profile.

The design philosophy behind this piece at The Natural Sapphire Company is to achieve an equilibrium between refined elegance and everyday functionality, by marrying gemstone proportions and faceting with durable and wearable metalwork. The mixed brilliant cut of the sapphire provides the optical drama and white light performance expected of a high quality white sapphire, while the choice of 14K white gold and precision setting techniques produce a ring that resists deformation and maintains alignment of small melee diamonds. Construction details such as reinforced prong bases, a supportive gallery to resist torque, and secure seatings for the shoulder diamonds, ensure that the ring can be worn frequently without compromising the appearance or safety of the stones. For clients seeking further assurance, we can provide detailed documentation of the sapphire s unenhanced status and origin, and discuss optional protective measures such as regular maintenance checks and rhodium refresh for the white gold finish to retain optimal visual contrast and metal integrity over time.