The Guidance Ring | Yellow Sapphire [OOAK]

Set in solid 18k yellow gold, this ring features a natural yellow sapphire with a medium golden hue that seems to glow in every lighting condition — vibrant but just slightly softer than canary. The sapphire is loupe clean with strong brilliance, offering a warm, radiant focal point. Four round brilliant diamonds are set at the cardinal points, adding a subtle, symmetrical sparkle.

This ring’s clean lines and balanced design make it an elegant, modern option for everyday wear or special occasions. The combination of yellow on yellow creates a tonal, sunlit look that’s both refined and distinctive.

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DETAILS:

Ring Size: 6 US

**Ring size may be adjusted up or down by 2 sizes and can take up to 6 weeks to complete. If you require sizing you please note your desired size in the "comment section" available at checkout.**

• 1.15ct yellow sapphire (Madagascan), 6.40mm 
• Loupe clean/flawless
• 0.06tcw natural diamonds, F/VS
• 1.70mm ring shank 
  
• 18k Yellow Gold
• Ethically sourced metals and stones

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STONE ORIGIN AND HISTORY:

UMBA VALLEY, TANZANIA (Sapphire)
Situated in northeastern Tanzania’s Tanga Region, the Umba Valley is named after the river that flows through its gem-rich terrain. This area is one of the most mineralogically diverse in East Africa, known especially for producing sapphire and garnet. Umba sapphires are celebrated for their vivid and varied color range—spanning yellow, orange, pink, violet, green, and even bi-color combinations—often showing hues not typically found in other sapphire sources.

Due to the natural formation conditions, Umba sapphires frequently contain rutile silk and a host of other mineral inclusions. While eye-clean/clean specimens are rare, many of these internal features contribute to the gem’s individuality—sometimes enhancing optical effects such as asterism or giving each stone a distinct internal texture. The sapphires are typically recovered from secondary alluvial deposits, and require thoughtful cutting to balance color, clarity, and orientation.

Each Umba sapphire we offer has been carefully selected for clarity and color, and precision-cut to highlight the natural beauty and character of this remarkable East African deposit.

FACETING DESIGN: Titan