One Centre Stone, Genuinely One of a Kind
At the heart of the Valerie Ring sits a substantial, individually-certified radiant cut teal sapphire - a colour that shifts between blue and green depending on the light, cut in a way that gives that shift genuine room to show itself.
The ring is centred on one radiant cut natural Australian teal sapphire, 2.45ct and certified, flanked by two trapezoid cut diamonds, totalling 0.36ct, graded VS-SI clarity.
What's Actually Happening With the Colour
Teal sapphires get their hue from a natural overlap of blue and green pigmentation within the stone itself, rather than sitting cleanly as one colour or the other. Depending on the light and the angle, that balance shifts, sometimes reading cooler and more blue, sometimes warmer and greener. At 2.45ct, this particular stone has genuine scale, giving that shifting colour real presence.
Natural Australian sapphires have built a genuine reputation in this particular colour, with local stones often carrying a depth and richness that's become closely associated with Australian origin specifically. This stone is individually certified, giving full transparency on its exact specifications.
Why a Radiant Cut Suits This Centre Stone
A radiant cut combines the clean, rectangular structure of an emerald cut with additional faceting more typical of a brilliant, giving it genuine sparkle alongside a strong, architectural shape. For a stone this size and this colour, that combination means the teal reads clearly across the wide facets while still catching plenty of light.
A Trilogy Design, Built to Support the Centre
Flanking the sapphire are two trapezoid cut diamonds, 0.36ct total, VS-SI clarity, their angled sides echoing the lines of the radiant cut centre stone rather than competing with them. It's a classic trilogy structure; three stones, each with its own place in the design, working together as one considered whole.
Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold
Set in 18ct yellow gold, the Valerie Ring pairs a rich, classic metal tone with a genuinely local sapphire, giving the whole piece a strong sense of provenance from centre stone to setting.
Designed as an Engagement Ring
The Valerie Ring was built specifically with engagement in mind - a substantial, individually-certified centre stone with genuine presence, balanced by two supporting diamonds in a timeless trilogy structure. It's bold enough to mark something significant, and detailed enough to reward a lifetime of looking at it.
Why You'll Love It
- Individually certified radiant cut natural Australian teal sapphire, 2.45ct (certified)
- Two trapezoid cut diamonds, 0.36ct total, VS-SI clarity
- A classic trilogy design balancing bold presence with delicate detail
- Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, made in Australia
- Designed specifically as an engagement ring
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a teal sapphire?
A teal sapphire is a naturally-occurring sapphire with a colour that blends blue and green within the same stone, giving it a distinctive, in-between hue.
What is a radiant cut?
A radiant cut combines the rectangular structure of an emerald cut with brilliant-style faceting, offering both a strong architectural shape and genuine sparkle.
Why is the centre stone individually certified?
The centre sapphire carries its own certification number, giving full transparency on its exact carat weight and specifications.
What is a trilogy ring?
A trilogy ring features three stones, typically a centre stone flanked by two complementary side stones, often symbolising the past, present, and future of a relationship.
The 18ct yellow gold Valerie Ring centres a genuinely one-of-a-kind teal sapphire in a timeless trilogy design.
A substantial, certified centre stone, shifting between blue and green, made in Australia and built to last a lifetime.
