0.56 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A gem of quiet authority, this 0.56 carat pear shape blue sapphire arrives to you bearing the long memory of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a cradle of sapphires prized by kings and traders for millennia. Hand selected by The Natural Sapphire Company, it measures 6.06 x 4.10 x 3.00 mm and is presented in a mixed brilliant cut that bridges classical form and modern light performance. Its color sits in a dark intensity that recalls midnight silk, yet the transparency remains exceptional, allowing light to move freely through its heart. The clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish gives each facet the kind of mirror finish that honors the traditions of lapidary craft. Heat treated to stabilize and deepen its blue, this sapphire carries the lineage of Ceylon stones that have adorned crowns and talismans, offering a timeless presence that feels both ancient and utterly wearable today.

What sets this stone apart is not only its origin and history, but the very structure that makes it sing. As corundum, sapphire is formed of a robust crystal lattice that allows cutters to fashion precise facets with remarkable durability, and that hardness, nine on the Mohs scale, supports an exceptional polish that returns light with clarity and vigor. The mixed brilliant cut employed here combines the scintillating facets of a brilliant scheme with the refined planes of step cutting, creating a balance of sparkle and depth that few designs can match, and giving the pear silhouette a lively central flash alongside delicate rim scintillation. The dark color intensity provides contrast that sharpens each reflection, while the very slightly included clarity invites a human story without dulling the gem s brilliance. The result is a sapphire whose structure and cutting conspire to produce a sparkle that feels unequaled, a jewel that will carry tradition forward, and a lasting choice for anyone seeking a piece that is both historically resonant and luminously modern.