Blue Sapphire Criss-Cross Bezel Ring (.04 ctw)

Two bands cross over the finger and meet at a 3.5 mm round natural blue sapphire, with a line of .04 ctw diamonds tracing one of the overlapping arms. The bypass shape gives it motion, a sense that the ring is wrapping the finger rather than just sitting on it. Modern and a bit architectural, it works as a right-hand ring or an offbeat alternative to a plain solitaire. The bezel keeps the sapphire secure through everyday wear. White gold and platinum play up the contemporary edge; yellow and rose warm it. It arrives boxed, a strong pick for someone with a design eye and a birthday coming up.