0.56 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are few gemstones that carry the whispered weight of history like a classic Ceylon sapphire, and this transparent, emerald cut blue sapphire at 0.56 carat is a perfect example of that enduring legacy. Long before modern gem markets, the island of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, was celebrated by traders, monarchs, and pilgrims for stones that combined clarity, color, and a singular depth of presence. The emerald cut, with its long step facets and open pavilion, is a design that dates back to the days when gem cutters prized form and balance above flash, a geometry that allows the inner life of the stone to be read like a manuscript. Measuring 5.94 x 3.94 x 2.44 mm, this sapphire presents itself with a medium intense blue that is at once refined and resonant, a color that speaks of cool ocean currents and old world trade routes. The clarity is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in this facet pattern and this weight offers a window into the gem rather than a distraction, and the excellent polish reflects a level of craftsmanship that honors traditional cutting techniques while delivering modern brilliance. Heat treatment, a time honored enhancement in the sapphire world, has been applied to stabilize and deepen the hue, yielding a tone that is quintessentially Ceylon in its luminous, medium intense expression.

The weight of a gemstone carries more than mass, it carries status, market relevance, and rarity. At 0.56 carat this sapphire crosses a meaningful threshold, it sits just above the half carat mark where buyers and collectors begin to take special notice, because rarity and value do not move in a straight line, they accelerate. In the realm of Ceylon sapphires, stones of exceptional transparency and medium intense color in this size are scarce, and the emerald cut amplifies their desirability by allowing the eye to appreciate both color depth and internal clarity simultaneously. For connoisseurs who understand that every fraction of a carat can represent a significant leap in price per carat, this stone represents an intelligent and elegant acquisition. The cut proportions preserve weight while maximizing color saturation across the table, and the dimensions of 5.94 x 3.94 x 2.44 mm translate into real world presence on a delicate finger or as the focal point of a pendant. Heat treated sapphires from Ceylon are widely accepted in the market, because these treatments are stable and enhance what nature began, but the value here derives as much from the gemstone weight and rarity profile as from its treatment, the combination of 0.56 carat, very very slightly included clarity, emerald cut form, and medium intense color producing a stone that is both investable and eminently wearable.

A sapphire such as this is not merely a purchase, it is an inheritance in waiting, an object that bridges centuries, styles, and stories. The emerald cut invites classic settings that reference decades of design, settings that will never feel faddish, but instead will feel like they belong in portraits on a mantel, or in daily life as a steady companion. Whether set as the centerpiece of a clean solitaire ring, embraced by a halo of fine diamonds for a nod to vintage elegance, or suspended as a solitary pendant to catch light along the neckline, the 0.56 carat Ceylon sapphire will carry a quiet authority. At The Natural Sapphire Company we steward each gem with an eye toward provenance, cutting integrity, and how weight informs long term value. Our recommendation for a stone of this nature is to choose a setting that allows the step facets to be admired, and to pair it with metals and design cues that echo its timeless heritage. When you choose this sapphire you select a piece of Ceylon history, enhanced and polished for contemporary life, and precisely weighted in a range where rarity and beauty begin to converge. For those who value continuity, legacy, and the subtle power of proportion, this emerald cut 0.56 carat blue sapphire is a rare moment to claim.