0.64 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

In the lush, verdant landscapes of Sri Lanka, a journey begins deep beneath the surface of time-honored grounds. Here, amidst rich alluvial soils and thriving vegetation, lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. This is the origin of our stunning Ceylon blue sapphire. For centuries, the tropical paradise of Sri Lanka has been famed for its sapphire treasures, each stone imbued with stories of ancient trade routes and royal courts. Our gemstone, unearthed from these legendary terrains, is a testament to the incredible forces of nature and skilled human craftsmanship that have shaped it.

The initial extraction of this sapphire is a meticulous endeavor, requiring both expertise and patience. Miners, guided by generations of knowledge, gently sift through the soil, revealing a stone whose bare potential is only a whisper of the beauty it will become. Taken from the earth in the heartland of Ratnapura, our gemstone is a product of its environment, tinted with the deep blue hues reminiscent of the boundless Indian Ocean stretching beyond the horizon. This raw crystal is then nurtured through a masterful transformation, bringing its inherent elegance to the fore.

Our craftsmen at The Natural Sapphire Company undertake the next stage of this journey with unmatched care. Precision cutting transforms the raw crystal into a mixed brilliant cut jewel, its dimensions precisely 5.33 x 5.34 x 3.05 mm. Each facet is purposefully crafted to maximize brilliance and depth, resulting in a dazzling spectacle of light. This careful polishing endows the sapphire with an excellent sheen that echoes the clarity of the skies above Ceylon. With a clarity grade classified as very slightly included, the gemstone reveals its natural soul while maintaining peerless beauty.

Beyond its aesthetic allure, the sapphire stands as a fortress of durability, ranking nine on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. It is second only to diamond, making it an ideal choice for jewelry that is meant to last generations. The intense color intensity of the blue sapphire sparks between cobalt and midnight, a vivid spectrum that can mesmerize the keenest eyes. As guardians of these eternal stones, we, The Natural Sapphire Company, take pride in preserving not just their physical form but their very essence. Our love for this gemstone is not merely in its physical transformation but in cherishing the rich history and cultural significance it bears. This sapphire’s journey from the mystical grounds of a faraway island to its final resting place as a piece of cherished jewelry is a story steeped in dedication and reverence. It awaits to adorn those who appreciate its odyssey and beauty, serving as a bridge between history, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.