Solitaire Yellow Sapphire Ring 1.23 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers a transparent 1.23 carat oval yellow sapphire, cut to precise dimensions of 7.67 by 5.51 by 3.66 millimeters, presented in a mixed brilliant faceting scheme that optimizes both face up spread and internal light performance. The mixed brilliant cut combines a brilliant faceted crown with a carefully proportioned pavilion, resulting in strong scintillation and balanced light return, while preserving the oval silhouette and elongation that flatters the finger. Evaluated at eye level, the sapphire is eye clean, showing no visible inclusions to the naked eye, and it displays faint color saturation that reads as a delicate, pastel yellow under standard daylight. The stone is entirely natural with no enhancement, sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance noted for producing sapphires with lively brilliance and refined, lighter color profiles. The excellent polish and well executed symmetry of the facet junctions contribute to crisp facet contrast and a clean, lively appearance under varied lighting conditions.

The mounting is executed in solid 14 karat yellow gold, chosen to harmonize with the sapphire tone and to provide a durable platform for daily wear. The design uses a four prong head that seats the oval securely while minimizing metal obstruction of the table and crown facets, allowing unobstructed light entry and optimal face up color. The prongs are tapered and precisely finished to hold the girdle at a balanced elevation above the shank, creating a low to medium profile that reduces snagging while preserving a visible gemstone presence. The shank itself is a slender polished band, fully hand finished to a high gloss, which enhances the warmth of the yellow gold and offers tactile comfort. The choice of 14 karat alloy provides a favorable balance of hardness and workable ductility, ensuring the ring can be sized or adjusted by a trained jeweler without compromising structural integrity.

From a gemological perspective the combination of the mixed brilliant faceting and the transparent, untreated Ceylon material yields efficient light performance that emphasizes brightness and scintillation over intense body color. The faint saturation allows strong transmission of light through the pavilion facets, producing lively white flash and subtle colored flashes that animate the stone when it moves. The eye clean clarity grade means the viewer perceives a clean table and well defined facet pattern, which when paired with the excellent polish results in crisp reflections and minimal diffusion at the facet junctions. The dimensions yield a well proportioned face up spread that appears slightly larger than the carat weight might suggest in other shapes, due to the oval length to width ratio and the effective spread achieved by the mixed cut. The natural origin from Ceylon is consistent with the stone character, delivering a delicate pastel hue that reads as elegant and versatile in both casual and formal contexts.

Stylistically the ring is engineered to perform as a solitaire or as part of a stacked combination, offering versatility for the wearer. Worn alone the clean solitaire silhouette presents a refined and technical aesthetic, with the mixed brilliant cut creating dynamic movement and the warm 14 karat yellow gold enhancing the sapphire tone. When stacked the slender shank and the low to medium setting allow compatible bands to sit near flush, enabling tighter stacking with tapered or contoured wedding bands, and permitting combinations with plain gold bands or textured and pavé styles without excessive gap or visual interference. The precise prong geometry creates a predictable seating point for companion bands, which makes this piece ideal for curated stacking sets that emphasize proportion and continuity. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this ring as a technical and tasteful option for collectors and connoisseurs who value cut quality, untreated origin, and adaptable design, and our craftsmanship ensures the mounting and stone presentation meet rigorous standards for both optical performance and everyday practicality.