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0.57 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Item ID: | B14230 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 5.56 Width: 4.06 Height: 3.24 |
Weight: | 0.57 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $440 |
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This exquisite gemstone, a 0.57 carat oval-shaped blue sapphire, traces its origin from the renowned gem-rich lands of Ceylon, known today as Sri Lanka. This island nation has long been celebrated for producing gemstones with superior quality and rich hues, and this sapphire is a testament to that enduring legacy. Created millions of years ago under intense geological conditions, it emerged from a matrix of mineral transformation, its crystal lattice absorbing the elements that gave it its distinctive blue hue. The sapphire was formed in profound depths beneath the earth’s crust, where high temperatures and pressures converged to create its crystalline structure.
The distinctiveness of this gemstone is highlighted by its dimensions, measuring 5.56 x 4.06 x 3.24 mm. These measurements are meticulously cut to enhance its natural color and sparkle, epitomized by its mixed brilliant cut. This cut is particularly esteemed as it balances the stone’s proportions, optimizing light performance that contributes to its mesmerizing brilliance. At The Natural Sapphire Company, we ensure each facet unveils the beauty embedded in each sapphire to provide an exceptional visual experience for the beholder. This gemstone's clarity, graded as very slightly included, is evaluated at eye level, ensuring that inclusions are virtually imperceptible and do not detract from its overall aesthetic.
Beyond its clear surfaces, this sapphire exhibits vivid color intensity. This factor is critical in determining the value and appeal of a sapphire, positioning this stone at the upper echelon. Such vivid blue intensity results from perfectly calibrated natural processes each sapphire undergoes during its formation. This shade of blue often evokes both elegance and sophistication, a direct result of the variation of trace elements in its composition. The Natural Sapphire Company takes great pride in presenting sapphires with this degree of color depth, testamentary to our commitment to offering extraordinary jewels.
Complementing this gemstone's beautiful attributes is its excellent polish, ensuring clarity and luminosity are maximized. The polish reaches an exceptional plane, reflecting light uniformly across its surface. This meticulous attention to detail is intrinsic to our brand philosophy at The Natural Sapphire Company, which prioritizes precision and excellence in our gemstones. This gemstone epitomizes generational beauty and intricate workmanship, offering both historical significance and contemporary elegance. As one delves into the millions of years of its formation, this sapphire not only tells the story of its creation under the earth's demanding conditions but also encapsulates a tradition of superior craftsmanship and dedication to quality.
