Pave Yellowish Green Sapphire Ring 1.11 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This sapphire began its journey deep beneath the ancient soils of Madagascar, where slow geological time and the earths chemistry conspired to create a stone of luminous green. Formed in a world of cooling magma and mineral rich fluids, this yellowish green sapphire grew crystal by crystal until it reached the clean transparency that drew our gemologists eyes. When we first held the rough, its tone and saturation hinted at something rare, a stone that would translate the wild, verdant light of its birthplace into a jewel that seems to glow from within. At The Natural Sapphire Company we respect that origin story, and we let the provenance inform every decision, from the initial cut plan to the final polish, so that the memory of Madagascar is present in the gem’s body and in the way it captures light.

Cut by a master cutter to a cushion shape, the sapphire weighs 1.11 carats, and measures 6.32 by 4.94 by 3.59 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances classic faceting with modern brilliance. The mixed brilliant approach preserves weight and yields lively scintillation, so the intense color saturation reads as a vivid, living green across the crown. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is very very slightly included, which means the stone appears clean to the gaze while retaining microscopic character that testifies to its natural formation. The excellent polish gives clean, sharp facets that return light with clarity, and the subtle enhancement of heat treated improves tone and transparency in a manner that is both common and stable for sapphires, bringing the best of the rough into a gem that is durable, wearable, and consistently radiant.

Surrounding this central sapphire, a halo of white round natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.158 carats provides a sparkling frame, each diamond chosen for its VS clarity and F G color grade, which ensures bright, near colorless contrast against the yellowish green center. The diamonds amplify the sapphire’s presence by adding reflecting points that dance around the core color, creating a visual expansion that makes the center appear larger and more luminous. Set entirely in warm 14K yellow gold, the ring unites the cool fire of the diamonds and the fresh green of the sapphire with metal that enhances the gemstone tones, lending the piece a timeless, heirloom quality. The choice of yellow gold also echoes the earth that produced the gem, and it brings a softness that complements the cushion silhouette and the ring’s graceful proportions.

Owning this ring is to carry a small narrative of place and craft, a story that begins in Madagascar and culminates in a hand set jewel by The Natural Sapphire Company. The sapphire’s intense saturation and transparent clarity make it a versatile stone for everyday wear or for a meaningful gift, and the careful combination of a mixed brilliant cushion cut, diamond halo, and 14K yellow gold setting elevates the gem into a wearable work of art. For those who appreciate provenance and craftsmanship, this ring offers more than beauty, it offers a connection to geological time and to human hands that shaped the gem, and it will age with the wearer as a testament to natural splendor and considered design.