2.84 Ct. Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Pave Necklace, 14K White Gold

This necklace from The Natural Sapphire Company is a precision calibrated 18 inches in length, set entirely in 14K white gold, and composed of 99 blue round mixed brilliant cut sapphires totaling 2.84 carats, and 99 white round brilliant cut natural diamonds totaling 2.15 carats. The mixed brilliant cut sapphires combine a brilliant crown with a more angular pavilion facet architecture, a combination that increases apparent spread and scintillation for small diameter stones, while preserving depth of color and saturation in each unit. The sapphires are graded very slightly included, and present a dark color saturation that enhances face up tone and resists washout under bright lighting. The diamonds are classic round brilliant cuts, optimized for fire and scintillation, their H color placing them in the near colorless range, and their SI2 clarity indicating minor inclusions that are typically not distracting once set, especially when paired against the dark sapphire accents. Calibrated sizing and consistent facet alignment create an even visual cadence along the full circumference, maximizing optical continuity and minimizing negative space between stones.

From a structural perspective this design is engineered for daily wear, the 14K white gold alloy providing a favorable balance of hardness and ductility in comparison to higher purity golds and to softer precious metals, which translates to increased resistance to deformation and to tip wear over time. The construction uses closely spaced, individually mounted stones on a continuous metal backbone, a strategy that distributes tensile and bending loads across multiple settings rather than concentrating stress at single link points, a common weakness in fine station chains. The low profile mountings reduce snagging on fabrics, and the even mass distribution reduces pendular motion that accelerates link fatigue, when compared to heavier single pendant styles or to extremely fine trace chains. With routine inspections of settings and light professional cleaning, this piece will maintain its symmetry and structural integrity, which makes it an ideal everyday necklace for an owner who values technical quality and reliable longevity.