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0.71 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
This loose stone is available to ship now
Item ID: | S25798 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.36 Width: 4.56 Height: 2.94 |
Weight: | 0.71 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $200 |
Renowned for its vibrant hue and exquisite craftsmanship, this 0.71 carat blue sapphire features a delightful oval shape with meticulously fashioned dimensions of 6.36 by 4.56 by 2.94 mm. As a gem in the illustrious category of sapphires, which includes some of the world's most treasured stones, this particular specimen stands out for its specific blend of quality attributes and exceptional attention to detail. Sapphires, revered historically for their regal aesthetic, are often judged on several key qualities, such as clarity, color, and cut. This sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is not just a classic example, but an exemplar of its class.
The mixed brilliant cut employed in this sapphire enhances its intrinsic radiance, offering a scintillation that highlights the gem's superior crystalline structure. Unlike standard cuts, the mixed brilliant cut is a sophisticated arrangement that alternates between traditional brilliant faceting on the crown and step-cut façtes on the pavilion. This unique combination offers optimal exposure to light interaction, bringing out superior brilliance and fire that surpasses that of traditional sapphires. In a competitive market of gemstones, where nuanced brilliance often determines ultimate desirability, the cutting and faceting style utilized in this gem allows it to make a notable impression.
When compared to other gemstones in the sapphire category, this stone’s medium color intensity bestows upon it an appealing shade of blue—with a balanced saturation and tone that make it a highly sought-after choice for connoisseurs and collectors alike. Notably, sapphire color tends to be subjective, yet this particular stone manages a universal allure, ensuring a blend of deep appeal and soothing richness solely characteristic of top-quality Ceylon sapphires. Such vivid chromatic properties elevate this sapphire above lighter, paler forms in the market, positioning it among the most beautiful and captivating stones available.
The origin of this specimen—Ceylon, presently known as Sri Lanka—adds an additional layer of intrinsic value due to the storied reputation of the region's geological formations that facilitate the most storied sapphires worldwide. Spectacular in its provenance, the Ceylon blue sapphire is praised globally for its clarity and the intensity of its hue. This particular jewel boasts a clarity grade of eye-clean, evaluated at eye level, ensuring minimum inclusions that might impede visual brilliance. This grade signifies near-perfect transparency to an unassisted eye, differentiating it from more common stones marred or dulled by visual obstructions.
The craftsmanship behind this extraordinary sapphire involves an attentive polishing process culminating in an excellent polish grade. Such precision polishing is critical in ensuring the gem's surface remains flawless, amplifying its reflective capabilities and offering an immaculate finish admired by those who understand and appreciate fine jewelry mechanics. The excellent polish not only boosts the gem's inherent beauty but also improves its enduring physical characteristics, confirming the stone's viability for lasting wear. Displayed within the expert mounting provided by The Natural Sapphire Company, this gem becomes more than just an aesthetic experience—it is a testament to the brand's commitment to artisanal skill, sound methodology, and selected color elation that consistently meets expert expectations.



