0.57 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient riverbeds of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the careful hands of our master cutters, this 0.57 carat cushion shape blue sapphire has traveled a story that is written into its color and form. Born in a landscape that has produced some of the world most celebrated sapphires, this stone carries geological history that predates human memory, formed under heat and pressure deep within the earth. The weight of 0.57 carat, and the dimensions of 4.64 by 4.63 by 3.06 millimeters, describe its physical presence, but not its soul. What draws the eye is a vivid color intensity that seems to hold a piece of the Sri Lankan sky within, a transparency that allows light to travel through the gem, and an eye clean clarity that, when examined at eye level, reveals no distracting inclusions. At The Natural Sapphire Company we respect that each sapphire is a living fragment of the earth, and even after the common and stable enhancement of heat treatment, this gem remains a true natural treasure, its history preserved and enhanced by careful human stewardship.

The journey from rough crystal to this mixed brilliant cut cushion was guided by both science and art, as the cutter balanced weight retention with optical performance. The mixed brilliant cut is chosen to maximize scintillation, depth, and face up color, while the cushion outline nods to classic elegance, making this gem ideal for settings that celebrate both light and lineage. An excellent polish gives the facets a mirror like finish, allowing flashes of electric blue to dance from the table and crown, and deeper velvety tones to pool in the pavilion. When set into a ring or pendant the sapphire will read larger than its carat weight suggests, because the cutter carved it to show full saturation of color across the crown, and to leverage the dimensions of 4.64 by 4.63 by 3.06 millimeters for strong presence. The heat treatment applied is a standard practice, a gentle enhancement that stabilizes and clarifies color, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we disclose this so that the beauty of the stone is appreciated with complete transparency.

Many customers ask how a natural stone of this quality compares to lab grown sapphires, and the answer rests in value that is not purely chemical. Lab grown sapphires are remarkable for their purity and uniformity, they offer predictable colors and often fewer inclusions, and they can be an excellent economical choice. A natural Ceylon sapphire however offers something that cannot be engineered, a singular origin story, microscopic inclusions that act like fingerprints of the earth, and color nuances that shift with light in ways tied to geological conditions that took millions of years to create. Natural sapphires, especially those from storied sources like Sri Lanka, have a track record of desirability and market resilience that lab grown stones do not yet share, and for many buyers the provenance itself is part of the value. Inclusions that are invisible to the eye contribute to that story while maintaining an eye clean appearance for everyday wear, and a natural stone that has been responsibly heat treated will age gracefully, retaining its character and its emotional significance in a way that feels organic and irreplaceable.

As a gem specialist at The Natural Sapphire Company I invite you to imagine this 0.57 carat cushion sapphire as the heart of a bespoke piece, a ring that will be passed down, or a pendant that commemorates an important chapter. We accompany every natural stone with thorough information about its origin, treatment, and physical parameters so that you can make an informed decision with confidence. The vivid blue, the excellent polish, the mixed brilliant cut, and the eye clean clarity combine to make this gem both wearable and investment worthy, a small but powerful emblem of earths patience and human craft. If you seek a gem with a story that begins in Ceylon and continues in your hands, this sapphire offers a true connection, a natural presence that lab grown alternatives cannot fully replicate, and the assurance that The Natural Sapphire Company will stand behind its origin and quality as you place it into a setting that will carry its story for generations.