Pave Yellowish Green Sapphire Ring 1.59 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This yellowish green cushion sapphire began life long before any human hand shaped it, born in the slow, patient heat and pressure of the earth beneath Montana. Deep within ancient rock it gathered trace elements and color, a delicate balance that would one day yield its medium intense green hue. When this gem was discovered, it arrived already telling a story, its internal map preserved by the cool, clear transparency that only a natural, untreated sapphire can offer. At 1.59 carats, with precise measurements of 6.85 by 6.11 by 4.37 millimeters, and fashioned into a mixed brilliant cushion cut, it captured the miner’s eye for its gemmy glow and the cutter’s eye for its potential to dance with light. From the riverbeds and hard rock pockets of Montana to our bench, every step of this stone’s passage was guided by a respect for its origin, an appreciation for its untouched, no enhancement status, and a commitment to let the sapphire’s natural character be the centerpiece of a ring worthy of its story.

The inclusions within this sapphire are not flaws to hide, but features to celebrate, each inclusion a fingerprint of the conditions under which the crystal grew. Slightly included at eye level, this sapphire shows delicate internal traces that catch light and create subtle patterns, lending depth and personality to the stone. In certain lights these inclusions can refract the green tone, creating tiny flashes and a layered complexity that a completely clean stone might lack. They serve as natural signposts, guiding the eye into the heart of the gem, revealing where growth paused, where mineral whispers left their mark, and where the passage of time etched character into crystal. The mixed brilliant cut enhances this effect, combining the cushion silhouette’s soft, vintage charm with faceting that maximizes scintillation, while an excellent polish lets every facet and internal feature sing. The result is a living gem whose inclusions act like a private landscape, intimate and unique to this particular stone, a reminder that beauty in nature is never uniform, but always individual.

Set in warm 14K yellow gold, the ring embraces the sapphire with a design that honors both its origin and its personality. The yellow gold warms the yellowish green of the sapphire, amplifying its sunny undertones and creating a classic, elegant contrast. Along the shoulders, a line of white round natural diamonds, weighing approximately 0.27 carats in total, shimmer with F and G color and VS clarity, their bright, clean fire forming a delicate frame that elevates the center stone without overpowering it. The pavé of diamonds catches light at every turn, accentuating the pavilion and crown of the cushion sapphire, and the open gallery beneath the stone allows light to traverse the gem, animating the inclusions and highlighting the mixed brilliant cut’s brilliance. At The Natural Sapphire Company our artisans hand-set each diamond and carefully align the prongs so the sapphire sits secure yet visible from every angle, a result of exacting workmanship that honors the gem’s Montana provenance. This ring is more than a piece of jewelry, it is a narrative you can wear, a conversation between ancient geology and contemporary craftsmanship, built to be noticed, cherished, and passed on, with the inclusions serving as the gemstone’s autobiography, uniquely marking this ring for the person who chooses it.