Floral Yellowish Green Sapphire Ring 1.16 Ct., 18K White Gold

At The Natural Sapphire Company we often compare stones so clients can see the difference that superior cutting makes, and this 1.16 carat Montana sapphire demonstrates that difference with clarity. The gem is a round shape, measured at 6.18 x 6.15 x 4.20 mm, and its nearly perfect symmetry speaks to careful preform selection and precision cutting. Where many commercial sapphires show slight ovality or uneven girdles, this stone sits almost exactly round in its platinum 950 setting, which allows the mixed brilliant cut to perform at its best. The mixed brilliant style blends a brilliant crown with complementary pavilion facets, and when facets meet with exact angles and crisp intersections the result is a lively, balanced display of sparkle and color. The excellent polish on this sapphire further elevates the visual performance, producing clean mirror like facet faces that catch and return light efficiently, an advantage over stones with dull or pitted facet surfaces that scatter light and reduce perceived brilliance.

Precision of faceting is what separates a satisfying gem from an exceptional one, and this sapphire shows that attention in every plane. The cutter calibrated each facet to enhance the stone's medium color saturation, preserving the subtle yellowish green tone that is characteristic of quality Montana material. Unlike mass market pieces where cutters often sacrifice light return to save weight, the mixed brilliant configuration here has been optimized so that crown and pavilion facets work together to maximize scintillation without washing out color. The clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which in practice means the inclusions are discreet and do not interrupt the main light paths created by the facet pattern. Many competing sapphires in this range will be more heavily included, or will rely on heat treatment to mask color or clarity issues, but this sapphire has no enhancement, offering a natural color and structural integrity that is increasingly rare in the market.

The mounting and metal choice reinforce the gem's cut quality, and platinum 950 was chosen for both its strength and its neutral cool tone. In comparison to settings in softer metals, the durable nature of platinum provides superior security for the finely faceted pavilion and girdle, reducing the risk of damage to facet junctions from daily wear. Platinum also offers a stable, bright backdrop that complements the sapphire's yellowish green hue without introducing warm undertones that can alter the visual balance of color. When you compare this type of precision faceting and setting to other offerings, you notice how the light plays differently. Lesser cut stones can appear flat under direct light, while this sapphire projects a dynamic center flash and crisp outer scintillation that change as the ring moves, a testament to the cutter's control of facet angles and symmetry.

Choosing a sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company means selecting a combination of provenance, untouched color, and meticulous cutting. Montana origin brings a distinctive palette, and the fact that this sapphire is unenhanced means collectors and connoisseurs can enjoy authentic tone and natural development of hue. The mixed brilliant cut, the almost perfect round dimensions, the very slightly included clarity at eye level, and the excellent polish together create a ring that outperforms many alternatives that rely on heavy treatment, coarse facet work, or softer metals. For those who value craftsmanship and long term value, this ring in platinum 950 presents a superior balance of sparkle, color accuracy, and durability, offering an elegant and technically refined choice that stands above typical mass produced options.