0.81 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a singular offering from The Natural Sapphire Company, a rare, transparent 0.81 carat emerald cut blue sapphire sourced from the storied mines of Ceylon Sri Lanka. The gem measures 6.47 x 4.43 x 2.93 mm, an ideal proportion for a refined, understated setting that allows the stone to speak with clarity and composure. Cut into an emerald shape, the steps and broad facets create a calm, mirror like elegance that emphasizes color and depth over brilliance alone, a form that has long been favored by connoisseurs who seek timeless restraint. This is not a mass produced embellishment, it is an heirloom ready to be set into a bespoke commission, crafted for a select owner who understands the rarity of a Ceylon sapphire with such measured presence and consistent transparency. Our gem specialists have evaluated the clarity grade as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the stone appears clean and luminous to the eye, yet retains the natural fingerprint that confirms its origin and authenticity.

There is a deep lineage attached to sapphires from Ceylon, a tradition that The Natural Sapphire Company honors and preserves with each stone we present. For centuries, Ceylon sapphires were reserved by monarchs and spiritual leaders, used as talismans to protect rulers, to guide voyages, and to symbolize devotion and fidelity. This blue sapphire continues that legacy, carrying the same serene blue that was sought after by collectors across historic courts. In classical usage, sapphires were prized for their supposed power to calm the mind and to guard the bearer against misfortune, a reputation that grew from the gem's association with the heavens. Owning this sapphire places you within that continuum, offering more than a piece of jewelry, it grants entry into an illustrious tradition. The medium intense color intensity here is a reminder of the unique character of Ceylon stones, a blue that changes with light and angle, at once celestial and intimate.

This gem has been gently enhanced through heat treatment, a well established practice that stabilizes and refines color while respecting the gem’s inherent structure. Heat treated sapphires from Ceylon have long been the standard for collectors who value both natural origin and enduring beauty, and this stone is no exception. The polish is excellent, which means every table and step is finished to bring out the stone’s depth, creating a soft inner glow when light meets the pavilion and a cool, velvety sheen across the crown. The emerald cut allows for a disciplined play of light, showing off the medium intense blue in broad, contemplative planes rather than in fleeting flashes. This quality makes the sapphire especially suited for bespoke settings that emphasize architectural lines, for a signet or a classic solitaire that speaks to understatement and certainty, rather than to ostentation.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate each gem with the intention that it will be treasured for generations, and this blue sapphire is presented as a private acquisition for someone who seeks true exclusivity. Limited availability is central to our approach, and gems like this rarely reappear once chosen and commissioned, which places the buyer among an elite few who can claim ownership. We can assist with personalized design consultations to create a setting that honors both the stone and its heritage, and to ensure that the proportions and metal choices amplify the sapphire’s inherent virtues. Consider the ways in which this Ceylon gem can be worn and passed down, as an intimate expression of lineage, as a symbol of refined taste, and as a living link to centuries of tradition. Owning this sapphire is not merely a purchase, it is an initiation into a select circle of custodians who value provenance, craftsmanship, and the rare pleasure of acquiring something truly singular.