Three Stone Yellow Sapphire Ring 1.98 Ct., 14K Yellow & White

This ring centers a transparent 1.98 carat emerald cut yellow sapphire, with measured dimensions 7.32 by 6.22 by 4.23 millimeters, sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company. The pavilion and crown are proportioned to yield a length to width ratio of approximately 1.18, and a total depth of approximately 62.5 percent relative to the average of the girdle dimensions. The step cut geometry is executed in a classical emerald cut, featuring broad, parallel facets on the crown and pavilion that create a hall of mirrors effect, and a relatively large table plane that prioritizes color transmission and internal plane reflections over dispersed fire. The natural yellow hue exhibits medium intense saturation, and because the stone is untreated it presents its inherent chroma without diffusion from heating or other enhancement. Clarity has been evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, which is critical for a step cut because step faceting exposes internal features more readily than mixed facet patterns. The polish is graded excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and strong specular reflections that emphasize the stone contours and internal flash patterns.

In this mounting two round natural white diamonds, weighing approximately 0.22 carats in total, are calibrated as round brilliant accents, clarity levels VS1 and VS2, and color grade E. Their round brilliant faceting contrasts deliberately with the long linear planes of the emerald cut sapphire, bringing high frequency scintillation and small scale flashes that animate the visual presentation during motion. The diamonds are set in 18K white gold that reduces warm metal reflection near the white stones and enhances perceived colorlessness, while the sapphire is cradled in an 18K yellow gold bezel and prong assembly that reinforces and subtly deepens the yellow body color through side lighting. This mixed metal approach is a deliberate craftsmanship choice to optimize visual interactions, using the white gold to maximize diamond performance and the yellow gold to tune the sapphire tone. Compared to a fully brilliant cut yellow sapphire of similar weight and dimensions, the emerald cut shows reduced brilliance and less spectral dispersion, but it renders color more uniformly because of the larger table and contiguous facet planes. Compared to cushion and radiant cuts that combine step planes with small brilliant facets, the pure emerald cut presents broader and more architectural flashes with lower scintillation, which favors stones with clean clarity and attractive natural color, such as this example. Compared to an Asscher cut, which is a square step cut with higher pavilion depth and more pronounced mirror effects, this rectangular emerald cut reads as slightly more elongated on the finger and offers a gentler interplay of light and shadow across the crown.

The craftsmanship executed in this piece prioritizes secure ergonomics and optical balance, with a four prong yellow gold head that lifts the emerald cut table to permit controlled side light entry, and a streamlined white gold shank that limits visual distraction. The gallery is constructed to support optimal light return while maintaining a low profile that is suitable for daily wear, and the prong angles and crown bezel clearances are set to avoid girdle stress and to facilitate routine cleaning. Facet symmetry and alignment were fine tuned during cutting to ensure that the step lines sit parallel to the ring axis, which preserves the hall of mirrors effect when the wearer tilts the hand. The selection of VS1 and VS2 color E round brilliants serves both as a technical counterpoint to the sapphire and as a measured way to increase perceived spread without overwhelming the center stone, the total diamond weight remaining modest to maintain focus on the 1.98 carat sapphire. For buyers who compare light performance across styles, this ring demonstrates how a well cut emerald cut sapphire with eye clean clarity and medium intense color saturation can deliver a refined optical personality that differs from high scintillation cuts, offering architecture driven flashes, clear color presentation, and a dignified balance between brilliance and chromatic clarity. Documentation of origin and treatment status accompanies the ring from The Natural Sapphire Company, and is available on request for clients who require full provenance and specification records.