Pave Yellowish Brown Sapphire Ring 3.01 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring centers on a beautiful, transparent 3.01 carat cushion shape yellowish brown sapphire, with dimensions of 9.08 by 7.81 by 4.39 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style. The stone has a clarity grade of eye clean, evaluated at eye level, showing no eye visible inclusions and excellent polish that allows for crisp facet reflection. The color displays intense saturation, a warm yellowish brown that remains lively under a variety of lighting conditions, and notably the sapphire has received no enhancement, making it a natural and unaltered gem. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source historically prized for sapphires that combine vibrant color with fine transparency. The proportion of depth to average diameter is approximately 52 percent, which in this mixed cushion profile balances face up spread with internal light return. For an educated buyer the combination of an untreated origin, eye clean clarity, and strong polish enhances both aesthetic appeal and market value, because such attributes are rarer in larger colored stones and support long term desirability.

In terms of light performance the cushion mixed brilliant cut in this ring offers a distinctive balance of brightness, contrast and color saturation compared with other common gem cuts. The mixed brilliant arrangement typically places a modified brilliant facet layout on the crown and a combination of brilliant and step facets on the pavilion, creating a lively play of scintillation without sacrificing the stone s color depth. Against a round brilliant, which optimizes white light return and fire, the cushion mixed brilliant tends to present broader flashes and a more romantic pattern, which can be preferable for a richly colored sapphire because it allows color to dominate while still offering strong sparkle. Compared with step cuts such as emerald or asscher, which emphasize clarity and yield long broad flashes with lower scintillation, the mixed cushion produces greater scintillation and more dynamic contrast, which helps mask minor internal features while enhancing perceived brilliance. Oval and marquise cuts may present more length and spread for a similar carat weight, but they can also exhibit bow tie effects and uneven light distribution, risks the cushion mixed brilliant mitigates through its pavilion design. Because this sapphire sits at a moderate depth, and because of its excellent polish, it avoids the common issue of windowing that can wash out color in shallow cuts, and it avoids excessive darkening that deeper cuts sometimes produce, resulting in an optimal balance for a deeply saturated Ceylon stone.

The mounting and diamond work further elevate the ring in both visual impact and technical quality. The setting is crafted in 14K white gold, providing a secure and durable framework that enhances the yellowish brown sapphire by contrast, while offering everyday wearability and a contemporary aesthetic. The ring features white round shaped natural diamonds in two groupings, one totaling approximately 0.098 carats and the other totaling approximately 0.891 carats, all graded VS for clarity and F to G for color. These diamonds are selected to offer clean brilliance and near colorless appearance, creating a bright white halo and pavé band effect that frames the central sapphire and increases overall perceived light return. For a discerning purchaser the use of VS clarity stones ensures minimal eye visible imperfections, while the F and G color grades preserve whiteness against the white gold, reinforcing the sapphire s color rather than competing with it. From an investment and heirloom perspective the piece has strong credentials, given the untreated 3.01 carat Ceylon origin sapphire, the eye clean clarity, the excellent polish, and the high quality of the accent diamonds, and because The Natural Sapphire Company oversees selection and workmanship buyers can be confident in the gemological integrity and provenance. For care, regular gentle cleaning and periodic professional inspection will maintain the mounting and the stones, and we are available to discuss customization, certification and any additional details you would like to know.