Three Stone Yellow Sapphire Ring 3.06 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers on a spectacular, transparent yellow sapphire weighing 3.06 carats, cut in a classic emerald configuration with precise step facets that create broad parallel planes across the crown and pavilion. The faceting strategy emphasizes color and clarity rather than scintillation, producing a luminous, architectural light return that showcases the stone rather than dispersing it into fire. The pavilion and crown facets have been judged to achieve an excellent polish, and the stone measures 9.63 by 7.21 by 4.70 millimeters, giving a length to width ratio of approximately 1.34, a proportion that reads as slightly elongated on the finger while maintaining the balanced, symmetrical silhouette emblematic of high quality emerald cuts. Clarity has been evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, a grade that indicates inclusions are minimal and do not interfere with the large open table or the stone integrity, and the vivid color saturation observed is a hallmark of Ceylon origin, offering a warm golden yellow that retains vibrancy under varied lighting. The sapphire has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement for color refinement and inclusion reduction in corundum, and disclosure of this treatment accompanies the gem as part of our transparent sourcing and grading practice.

Flanking the center sapphire are white trapezoid shaped lab grown diamonds totaling approximately 0.70 carats, precision cut to complement the step geometry of the emerald center, their tapered facets oriented to form crisp transitions from the central pavilion to the shoulders of the ring. Trapezoid shapes functionally serve as engineered light bridges, their straight edges aligned to the girdle of the center stone and their table planes arranged to maintain optical coherence across the three stone composition. The diamonds are graded Very Slightly Included at VS1 and VS2, indicating minimal internal characteristics that remain difficult to observe without magnification, and they carry a color grade of E, effectively colorless and selected to create a high contrast border that accentuates the warmth and saturation of the Ceylon sapphire. The use of lab grown diamonds ensures controlled clarity and color at a competitive price point, while allowing us to hold tight tolerances on matching and symmetry. All stones are set with technical restraint, the trapezoids secured in precisely filed bezels that align with the prong geometry of the center mounting to preserve structural integrity and to allow unobstructed light entry through the pavilion facets.

The metal framework is executed entirely in 14 karat yellow gold, a material choice that harmonizes with the saffron tones of the sapphire while providing a durable yet traditional setting medium. The setting architecture uses a four prong head for the center emerald cut to secure its geometry without visually interrupting the broad table, and carefully tapered shoulders and a subtly contoured shank have been finished to a high gloss polish to mirror the gem surfaces, creating visual continuity between metal and stone. The gallery has been engineered with openwork clearance beneath the pavilion to permit maximum light ingress and to facilitate routine cleaning, all of which are important for maintaining the perceived depth and saturation of a step cut center stone. Craftsmanship techniques employed include hand setting of the trapezoids to ensure exact alignment, tight prong profiling to minimize snagging while retaining security, and hand polishing of the interior shank to a satin free finish that is comfortable for daily wear. Each stage of production adheres to strict tolerances to preserve facet geometry and bezel symmetry, because step cuts reveal deviations more readily than brilliant cuts.

The overall design reads as an expression of a wearer who values composure, refined proportion, and considered contrast, an individual who prefers the architectural clarity of step cutting over overt sparkle, and who appreciates the interplay of warm gold and vivid Ceylon color as a statement of personal taste rather than a display of flash. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this ring as a study in balance, where gem selection, cutting philosophy, and setting technique converge to produce a piece that signals discernment, confidence, and an appreciation for traditional lapidary craft updated with contemporary ethical choices. The sapphire conveys character through saturated hue and a commanding table, the trapezoid diamonds provide crisp, colorless punctuation, and the 14 karat yellow gold ties the elements into a wearable geometry that complements both day and evening attire. For collectors and connoisseurs seeking technical merit as well as a design that projects personality, this ring offers an exacting combination of proportion, finish, and material provenance.