0.71 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This extraordinary cushion shape blue sapphire is a rare and refined offering from The Natural Sapphire Company, a gem for the collector who seeks subtlety and character over the commonplace. At 0.71 carat, with dimensions of 5.74 by 4.31 by 3.09 mm, this sapphire sits at the perfect intersection of presence and delicacy, ready to become the centerpiece of a custom ring or a treasured pendant. Its mixed brilliant cut is designed to maximize scintillation while preserving the gemma like proportions that make cushions so desirable, and the excellent polish ensures each facet plays its part in a composed dance of light. Transparency is superb, with a clarity grade of very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, a clarity that affords the stone a near flawless appearance while retaining the tiny hallmarks of natural formation that collectors prize. The color shows a faint intensity of blue, a whisper of Ceylon sky and sea that is unmistakably authentic, and importantly this sapphire has undergone no enhancement, a testament to its natural beauty and rarity.

Imagine a moonlit harbor in Ceylon, where sailors once waited for safe passage and lovers exchanged silent vows beneath a sky the color of this stone. The faint blue of the sapphire speaks of soft promises and intimate confidences, a color that does not shout but invites discovery, much like a whispered secret that grows sweeter each time it is shared. The slight internal markings, almost invisible to the eye, become the narrative threads of its life, tiny inclusions that hold memory like fingerprints hold identity. There is romance in restraint, and this gem offers a story for the wearer who appreciates nuance. It is a gem that suggests candlelight conversations, long letters folded with care, a single perfect sentence that changes everything. Wearing this sapphire is to carry a private tide of nostalgia that is at once ancient and freshly written, an heirloom in the making with origins traced to the storied fields of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where sapphires of remarkable pedigree have been mined for centuries.

Owning this sapphire is a singular privilege, reserved for those who understand the quiet power of rarity and authenticity. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as an invitation to join an exclusive circle of custodians who prefer the real over the enhanced, the refined over the obvious. Because it is unenhanced, with natural color and clarity from Ceylon sources, this sapphire represents integrity and provenance that matter to discerning collectors and bespoke clients. Its mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish mean that a thoughtful setting will reveal its best qualities, whether set as the heart of a custom engagement piece or as an intimate accent for a special design. We invite you to consult with our design specialists so that this 0.71 carat cushion sapphire may be transformed into a personal emblem, a limited expression of taste that only a handful of owners will possess. This stone is not a mass produced bauble, it is a measured and deliberate choice for those who seek to own a rare natural treasure, a chance to claim a piece of Ceylonese history and to wear a story that will be passed down with pride.