0.72 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the storied mines of Ceylon comes a sapphire that carries the weight of centuries upon its shoulders, a gem that speaks in tones of tradition and quiet dignity. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present this oval blue sapphire in a size that is both intimate and commanding, a precise balance that honors the long history of Sri Lankan gems while offering a modern canvas for design. Ceylon sapphires have been prized by kings and connoisseurs for generations, known for a clarity of hue and a depth of color that seems to hold the sea and sky in suspension. This stone offers that same timeless presence, an intense blue that recalls the classic salon stones of antiquity, yet with a freshness that suits contemporary settings and the sensibilities of those who value legacy and enduring elegance.

The gem itself is a zero point seven two carat oval, measuring six point zero five millimeters by four point five one millimeters by three point three three millimeters, with a clarity grade of very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish that gives every facet a crisp, clean edge. It has been heat treated in keeping with well established and transparent enhancement practices, a standard that elevates the innate beauty of sapphires from this region. The mixed brilliant cut chosen for this stone merges the art of old world proportion with the science of modern facet precision, creating a stone that is transparent and alive, able to hold light within its form and return it with character and poise. The oval outline is flattering and traditional, a shape that has adorned signet rings and pendants across eras, and yet it adapts effortlessly to new expressions of jewelry design.

What distinguishes this sapphire visually is the way the mixed brilliant cut amplifies its inherent properties of light reflection and color play. The mixed cut combines a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with more geometric, step like elements on the pavilion, and this fusion allows the sapphire to harness light in two complimentary ways. On the crown, the brilliant facets capture and disperse light into lively flashes of scintillation, creating a lively, electric shimmer that animates the surface and draws the eye. In the pavilion, the step inspired facets act as reflective channels, guiding light back through the body of the gem so that the intense Ceylon blue saturates each return. The result is a controlled dance of light, a dialogue between brilliance and depth, where flashes of brightness coexist with a sustained color presence, enhancing both perceived depth and clarity. The very slightly included clarity grade means that at eye level the stone reads as clean and transparent, so light moves through the crystal structure without obstruction, maximizing the polished facets ability to reflect and refract light. The excellent polish further ensures that each facet edge is precise and smooth, which minimizes diffusion and preserves the sharpness of each light return, giving the stone a finish that feels both luxurious and timeless.

For those seeking a gem to become part of an enduring collection or to begin a new family tradition, this sapphire offers a rare combination of historical provenance, classical form, and cutting expertise. Its scale makes it adaptable, appropriate for a solitaire ring that will be held close to the hand, a refined pendant that rests near the heart, or as the centerpiece in a three stone design that honors continuity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this sapphire with the care of custodians who understand that fine gems are more than ornament, they are vessels of story and inheritance. We stand ready to advise on settings and metals that will complement the intense blue and the oval silhouette, and to ensure that the final design preserves the optical virtues that the mixed brilliant cut reveals. In this stone the past meets the present, a Ceylon sapphire refined by thoughtful cutting and polishing, ready to become a treasured part of someone future.