Three Stone Yellow Sapphire Ring 2.08 Ct., 14K Yellow & White

This ring centers on a transparent 2.08 carat radiant shape yellow sapphire, precisely measured at 7.13 by 5.42 by 5.74 millimeters, cut in the radiant geometry that combines the light performance of a brilliant cut with the linear clarity emphasis of step cutting. The radiant cut presents truncated corners and a compact pavilion architecture that increases table brightness while preserving strong facet contrast, producing both scintillation and well controlled fire. The stone exhibits a clarity grade described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means inclusions are minimal to the naked eye and are confined to internal features that do not disrupt the overall visual field. Color is medium saturation yellow, a Ceylon palette that reads as lively and saturated without entering intense or orangey tones, and because this sapphire has not been subjected to enhancement, the color distribution, crystal zoning, and natural silk features are intact, providing authentic provenance driven optics that experienced buyers appreciate. The excellent polish across crown and pavilion facets ensures crisp facet junctions and maximal return of light, while the proportions of table to depth are tuned to the given dimensions to balance brilliance and face up size.

Flanking the central sapphire are white trapezoid shaped lab grown diamonds with a combined approximate weight of 0.70 carats. Each trapezoid has been selected for consistent cut geometry and symmetry so that their step influenced trapezoid planes mirror the octagonal silhouette of the radiant center. The diamonds carry clarity grades in the VS range, specifically VS1 and VS2, which signify eye clean material with inclusions visible only under magnification, and a color grade of F, which allows them to behave as neutral white elements that do not impart warmth to the sapphire. The trapezoids are cut to present broad facets that emphasize white light return, acting as optical buffers that raise apparent contrast and enhance the center stone’s yellow hue through juxtaposition. The combined optical effect of these side stones is to create a controlled surround that channels viewer attention toward the sapphire by amplifying contrast, creating directional light paths, and reinforcing the central axis of the design.

The mounting employs a two tone approach, integrating 14K yellow gold at the bezel and gallery for the sapphire, with 14K white gold forming the band and trapezoid settings, a deliberate material strategy that uses color temperature to direct the eye. The yellow gold bezel around the pavilion and crown edges provides a warm bezel frame that visually extends the sapphire and reduces perceived negative space, while the white gold shoulders reflect neutral light and emphasize the brightness of the trapezoid diamonds. The bezel for the radiant sapphire is executed with precise milling and minimal metal overlap so that the crown facets remain visible and the table is unobstructed, allowing direct light to enter and exit the stone with minimal metal interference. The trapezoids are seated in tight, profile aligned bezels or low rails that maintain exact facet alignment with the center stone, their outer edges terminating flush with the white gold shoulders, which are gently tapered to guide sightlines inward. The gallery includes open windows beneath the pavilion that permit light ingress and facilitate cleaning access, these openings being geometrically placed to follow the sapphire’s peripheral facets so that light is captured at multiple angles and reflected back through the table.

From a craftsmanship perspective, the piece is designed to make the center sapphire the unequivocal focus, both optically and physically. The choice of a radiant cut creates an octagonal visual language, and this is echoed in the trapezoid geometry and the bezel outline, producing a coherent silhouette that naturally draws the eye to the center. The two tone metalwork increases perceived size and color saturation of the sapphire, the yellow gold bezel acting as a warm halo, while the white gold shoulders and white trapezoids create a high contrast field that accentuates the sapphire’s medium saturation. All stones are hand set with tight tolerances, facet junctions aligned to reduce light leakage, and polish quality and seat finishes calibrated to eliminate distracting reflections. The overall profile is balanced to sit comfortably on the finger, with structural support concentrated at the gallery and shoulders to protect the pavilion while keeping the crown accessible for maximum light performance. This ring represents a considered integration of gemological selection, faceting interplay, and metal engineering, and is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company as an example of how material choices and setting strategy can be orchestrated to showcase a single exceptional center stone.