0.28 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Thailand

When you are searching for a gemstone that answers both the heart and the eye, this 0.28 carat oval blue sapphire steps forward as the perfect solution, a gem crafted by nature and refined by expert hands to meet your highest expectations. Measuring 5.01 x 3.27 x 1.89 millimeters, cut into an elegant oval with a mixed brilliant cut designed to maximize fire and sparkle, this sapphire displays a medium color intensity that reads as a true, classic blue, not too dark, not too light. Its clarity is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means it carries the character and authenticity collectors cherish, while remaining visually clean and brilliant for an engagement ring where longevity and presence matter. The polish is excellent, so every facet catches and returns light with crispness, and the gem has been responsibly heat treated to enhance color stability and appearance, a common, accepted enhancement that preserves the stone while bringing out its innate beauty. Originating from Thailand, this sapphire carries the heritage and known quality of Southeast Asian sapphires, and it is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, where each piece is chosen to fulfill both emotional and practical needs. If you are imagining an engagement ring that feels timeless but is uniquely yours, or seeking a petite but potent addition to a collection, this sapphire answers those needs with quiet confidence and refined presence.

The story of this sapphire begins deep in the earth and travels through hands skilled in both tradition and science, turning a rough crystal into a gem you can cherish. Mined in Thailand, this sapphire started as a hopeful fragment within host rock, discovered by local miners who know the terrain and the temperament of sapphire bearing gravels. It arrived at a cutting studio where master cutters examined its crystal orientation, internal features, and natural color zoning to determine the best strategy for achieving maximum brilliance and most flattering color, deciding on a mixed brilliant oval to balance proportion and light performance. The slight inclusions that remain tell of its natural origin, tiny fingerprints of formation that assure authenticity and a story no synthetic stone can mimic. Heat treatment was applied in a controlled, professional setting, a process used for generations to enhance clarity and even out color while preserving the gem's structural integrity. After cutting and treatment, expert polishers refined each facet to an excellent finish, transforming the rough potential into a face up gem that scintillates under light, while gemological checks confirmed its weight of 0.28 carats and its precise dimensions. From the mining site to the cutting bench, through treatment and the final quality inspections, every step was guided by an ethic of traceability and respect for craft, culminating in a sapphire ready to be set, worn, and loved.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that buying a gemstone is not only a transaction, it is the resolution of a search for meaning, beauty, and commitment, and this sapphire is positioned to be that resolution for you. Its modest but soulful size makes it ideal for a refined solitaire engagement ring, where the mixed brilliant cut will catch light from every angle, or as the center of a delicate collector piece where provenance and natural characteristics are prized. We advise settings in warm metals to complement the medium blue, or a three stone design to add presence while respecting the gem's proportions. Caring for this sapphire is uncomplicated, clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoid harsh knocks and extreme temperature shocks, and it will retain its beauty for generations. Our team will provide detailed documentation about its origin, its heat treatment, and its dimensions, and we stand ready to discuss certification options, custom settings, and matching stones if you desire a paired set. Let this Thai sapphire, selected and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, end your search by offering an authentic, wearable, and story rich gem that meets your emotional needs and aesthetic standards, a tiny treasure with a large capacity for meaning.