0.56 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped blue sapphire began its story deep within the ancient soils of Ceylon, where geological time and tropical weather have conspired to produce some of the most sought after sapphires in the world. From the moment a rough crystal was discovered, it set out on a careful journey, traveling from responsible small scale miners in Sri Lanka to the hands of skilled cutters who respect the gem as both mineral and heirloom. At 0.56 carats and measuring 6.25 by 4.93 by 2.84 millimeters, this stone is small in size and grand in personality, offering a medium intense blue that captures the softer, storied tones Ceylon sapphires are known for. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to return light with lively sparkle, while the pear silhouette hints at vintage elegance and feminine grace. Slight inclusions are present when viewed at eye level, a reminder that this is a natural treasure formed under pressure and time, and the stone has been heat treated to enhance its clarity and color, a traditional and stable enhancement that jewelers use to reveal the gem s truest potential.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we treat provenance and people as carefully as we treat cut and color. This sapphire s origin in Sri Lanka is traceable through our sourcing partners, and we work with mining communities who employ low impact practices, support fair wages, and reinvest in local health and education projects. When you choose this gem you are choosing a conscious path, one that values sustainable relationships over anonymous supply chains, and that seeks to preserve the landscape that created the stone. We are transparent about the gem s characteristics, and we communicate honestly about the heat treatment applied, the clarity grade of slightly included, and the superb polish that allows facets to sing. These details matter to the mindful collector who wants beauty with integrity, and they matter to the designer who will set this sapphire into a bespoke piece that honors both the origin story and the wearer s values.

Imagine this pear sapphire set as the centerpiece of a delicate pendant, cradled by a halo to amplify its color, or mounted as a tear shaped solitaire that follows the line of the finger. Its mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish give it lively scintillation, while the stone s durable corundum nature provides practical resilience for everyday wear. For the thoughtful buyer who curates a conscious collection, this gem offers more than color and carat, it offers connection. Every facet holds a memory of Sri Lankan riverbeds, of careful hands at the wheel, and of the artisanal finish that transforms a mined crystal into an object of affection. With The Natural Sapphire Company guiding the path from mine to jewelry box, this 0.56 carat pear shape sapphire becomes a small, radiant ambassador of ethical sourcing and quiet luxury, ready to be cherished now and passed forward as a story of mindful beauty.