Three Stone Yellowish Green Sapphire Ring 0.99 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

There are certain gems that carry a quiet history within their facets, stones that seem to arrive into the present already wearing the patina of centuries, and this ring from The Natural Sapphire Company is one of those rare pieces. The centerpiece is a transparent yellowish green sapphire that traces its origin to the storied mines of Ceylon in Sri Lanka, a place renowned for producing sapphires that have adorned crowns and talismans through the ages. Set in a design that nods to classical proportions and refined restraint, this ring speaks to those who treasure continuity and the feeling of belonging to something larger than a single moment. The gentle warmth of the 14 karat yellow gold band, the balanced geometry of the emerald cut, and the flanking tapered baguette diamonds together create a composition that will read as both heirloom and everyday companion, a jewel meant to be worn and remembered.

At the heart of the ring is the 0.99 carat emerald cut sapphire, measuring 5.92 by 4.98 by 3.49 millimeters, a stone cut to emphasize clarity, step faceting, and a calm, luminous depth. The emerald cut offers a light performance that is more architectural than fiery, inviting the eye to travel along clean planes and to appreciate internal character and hue. This sapphire is eye clean as evaluated at eye level, with a medium intense color saturation that yields a distinctive yellowish green tone, neither garish nor faint, but pleasingly balanced. The gem has been heat treated, a venerable and widely accepted enhancement that stabilizes color and clarity, and it benefits from an excellent polish that allows each plane to catch and return light with a soft, elegant glow. Origin matters when speaking of sapphires, and the Ceylon provenance of this stone contributes a resonance of antiquity and esteem that collectors and romantics alike will appreciate.

Flanking the central sapphire are white tapered baguette diamonds that serve as understated heralds to the main gem, together weighing approximately 0.07 carats. These stones are graded Very Slightly Included in clarity, with VS1 and VS2 designations that ensure purity of appearance to the naked eye, and a color grade of E, a near colorless standard that reads as pure and bright against the yellow gold setting. The tapered baguette shapes are a classical choice, frequently seen in vintage designs where they function as elegant transitions between the center stone and the band, subtly elongating the hand and adding architectural poise without detracting from the main sapphire. The setting itself is crafted entirely in 14 karat yellow gold, a metal choice that recalls traditional jewelry practices while providing enduring strength and a warm, companionable contrast to the cooler green of the sapphire. The prong and gallery work are designed to both protect and display the stone, lifting the gem just enough to invite light, and to allow the ring to sit with balanced dignity on the finger.

This ring is intended to be more than an accessory, it is intended to be a timeless treasure that can be carried forward through seasons and stories. The combination of a Ceylon sapphire, classical emerald cut, tapered baguette accents, and a yellow gold setting forms a vocabulary of design that has endured because it respects proportion, clarity, and authenticity. Sapphires are prized not only for their beauty but for their remarkable hardness and suitability for daily wear, which means this piece is built to be encountered in moments large and small. Whether chosen to mark a milestone, to signify lineage, or simply to celebrate a refined personal taste, the ring promises to become a companion that gathers memories as its patina deepens. At The Natural Sapphire Company we take care to match gem to design and to offer provenance and grading information with clarity, so that when a customer places this ring into their life, it arrives with both the romance of history and the reassurance of expert stewardship. For someone who values legacy, craftsmanship, and the quiet authority of a gem with real origin, this ring will present itself as an heirloom in the making.