0.69 Ct. Bluish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Sapphires have long stood at the crossroads of legend and lineage, prized through the ages by royal courts, spiritual leaders, and collectors who value continuity and meaning. From the ancient trade routes that carried gemstones from the island of Ceylon to the palaces of Europe, to the modern ateliers where master cutters refine nature into brilliance, this gem embodies a history that is both worldly and intimate. The bluish purple hue of this sapphire evokes the twilight tones that have inspired poets and craftsmen for centuries, a color that reads as dignified and mysterious in equal measure. When you choose a gemstone with provenance and pedigree, you are selecting more than color and clarity, you are connecting to a story that spans generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that story with careful sourcing and a commitment to preserving the natural character of each stone, so that the piece you create today can become a legacy for tomorrow.

This particular example is a transparent, 0.69 carat round sapphire with dimensions of 4.84 by 4.88 by 3.64 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and color saturation. The mixed brilliant cut is designed to marry the lively fire of a faceted crown with a pavilion that returns light to the eye, creating a lively presence on the hand while conserving the vivid bluish purple tone that gives this gem its arresting personality. It carries a clarity grade described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which is to say that its internal character is visible under scrutiny but does not detract from the overall elegance of the gem. The sapphire displays vivid color intensity, an excellent polish that enhances luster, and crucially, no enhancement. Its origin is the storied gem fields of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place synonymous with classic sapphire hues and a heritage of gem cutting that informs the proportion and finish of this stone.

Inclusions in natural sapphires are not merely imperfections, they are the gemological fingerprints that tell the story of formation and journey. In this bluish purple Ceylon sapphire, you may find slender silk like rutile needles, tiny mineral crystals, or delicate feather like patterns that formed as the crystal grew within the earth. These features act as internal signatures, identifiers that confirm a natural origin and often point to geographic provenance. When evaluated at eye level this stone has been classified as very slightly included, which means the inclusions are small, often requiring magnification to appreciate fully, yet they contribute to the gem’s depth and authenticity. Rather than diminishing value, these inclusions add character, offering a trace of the gem’s geologic past and a unique arrangement that no other stone can replicate. From a practical perspective, the inclusions in this sapphire do not compromise structural integrity, and in many cases they interact with light to produce subtle effects, a whisper of texture that enriches the visual experience when the gem is set and viewed from different angles.

The timeless nature of a round mixed brilliant sapphire makes it an ideal focal point for a variety of classic settings that transcend fashion. As a solitaire it sings of understated refinement, a single vivid center that draws the eye with clarity and color. Set within a halo of smaller diamonds, this gem attains a more vintage inspired glamour, its vivid bluish purple deepened by a ring of white fire. In three stone compositions it can play the role of a noble center, flanked by balanced accents that echo its hue or provide contrast. The mixed brilliant cut is particularly well suited to wearable designs, providing both scintillation and color stability in daily wear. Because the stone is unenhanced and expertly polished, it interacts beautifully with metals of every tone, from warm yellow gold that accentuates the purple notes, to cool white metals that emphasize the sapphire’s blue facets. The result is an heirloom quality piece that looks equally at home in a museum case, a formal event, or as a cherished daily emblem of personal history.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we select stones like this Ceylon sapphire for collectors and clients who prize authenticity, history, and enduring beauty. The combination of vivid natural color, excellent polish, strictly no enhancement, and a clarity that carries identifiable natural inclusions, makes this gem an exceptional candidate for a truly personal commission. Our team is available to advise on setting styles that respect the gem’s character, to discuss secure and traceable sourcing, and to guide the creation of a piece that will be wearable for decades and treasured for generations. Choosing this sapphire means choosing a narrative of origin, craft, and preservation, a stone that bears the quiet marks of its creation and invites a life of shared moments. If you wish to explore this gem further, request detailed imagery, or discuss bespoke design options, we are here to assist, guiding you from provenance to presentation with the care and expertise this enduring stone deserves.