Gübelin Flaming Grace Papalachcia pink sapphire ring

Sep 18, 2022

The center stone is a 9.03 ct oval cut Paparacia sapphire from Sri Lanka embellished with 204 round cut diamonds (total weight 1.88 ct), 17 baguette cut diamonds (total weight 0.78 ct), 3 triangular cut diamonds (total weight 1.33 ct), 2 triangular cut pink sapphires (total weight 1.05 ct), 1 triangle cut orange sapphire (0.5 ct), 1 triangular cut red sapphire (total weight 0.52 ct), and 50 lent cut pink sapphires (total weight 1.99 ct).

This Flaming Grace ring, a unique piece by Swiss jeweler Gübelin in 2022, is inspired by the pinnate inclusion of the unique gemstone of the "Papa Palacia" orange pink sapphire, which is accentuated by gradient-hued diamonds and pink sapphires. Reminiscent of flamingos' lightly fluttering wings.

Padparadscha is one of the most popular varieties of pink sapphires, with a distinctive orange-pink hue colored by elements of "Cr" and "Fe". The center stone of this ring is a rare Sri Lankan 9.03ct Paparacia sapphire, and a naturally formed feather-like inclusion can be observed under the microscope, evoking the romantic reverie of gem collectors.

The designer uses rose gold with pink gemstones to reveal a gorgeous and colorful color – the Papalachia sapphire center stone is cushion-cut and supported by four delicate prongs; The outer ring is a three-dimensional cascading feather, set from 54 colored sapphires and 224 diamonds, alternating between triangular and custom stepped cuts to outline the feathers' sharp corners and reveal a rich visual layer.

The side of the band wall also continues the "feather" element, outlined by round diamonds of increasing size, which echo the band face, and the two curved-cut rubies are embellished on both sides of the band, which is pleasant to admire from each angle.