0.91 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that arrive in the world already destined to be desired, and this Ceylon blue sapphire began its life under the warm Sri Lankan sun as a whisper of color in alluvial gravels. Hand found by seasoned miners who read the riverbeds like maps, this crystal was gently freed from its host with patient care rather than force. The moment of discovery mattered, because every facet of its origin informs the way light will live inside the stone forever. From the banks of old veins, it traveled to local hands skilled in the first stages of sorting, where only a few stones earn the attention of master cutters. The choice to cut this rough as an emerald cut was not incidental. It was a deliberate decision to honor the stone, to translate the depth and evenness of its intense blue into a refined architectural form, to reveal clarity and to present color as a continuous plane that invites the eye to linger.

This sapphire is a study in restraint and precision, a 0.91 carat gem that measures 7.21 x 4.36 x 2.47 mm, rising from the table in a cool rectangular silhouette with the calm confidence of an emerald cut. It is transparent, with a clarity grade described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a subtle signature of natural origin that remains unseen until examined with a trained gaze, and that only confirms the authenticity of the stone. Its color intensity is intense, a vivid tanzanite blue with the hallmark Ceylon sparkle that feels both regal and luminous. The polish is excellent, each facet rendered with exacting care so that light travels unimpeded and returns to the viewer with a satin glow and sharp internal flashes. No enhancement has been applied to this sapphire, it is wholly natural in its hue and body, a rarity that collectors and connoisseurs seek. Every numerical measure in the spec sheet is a promise, and every promise here is kept by the stone itself.

The journey from mine to market was guided by artisanal hands and ethical stewardship, a path that The Natural Sapphire Company has stewarded with pride. After its initial recovery, the rough passed to selected lapidaries who assessed angles, proportions, and the stone character, in order to realize an emerald cut that maximizes both color and brilliance. Cutting required calm and patience, with incremental faceting and repeated inspection under different lights to ensure that the intense Ceylon blue would lay evenly through the table, and that the long emerald facets would act like windows rather than mirrors. Every hour at the wheel refined not only the form but also the narrative of the gem, transforming a hidden river stone into an object meant for the most considered settings. Upon completion, the sapphire was reviewed for polish quality and clarity, then photographed and catalogued, accompanied by provenance notes that trace its origin back to Sri Lanka. The care taken at each stage is visible when you hold the stone, it is visible when the light disperses within it, and it is visible in the confidence of the certificate that travels with it.

To own this sapphire is to participate in a quiet triumph, an affirmation of refined taste and thoughtful acquisition. It is small enough to be paired with daily elegance, and rare enough to be treasured as a centerpiece in a bespoke ring or pendant, where the emerald cut will lend a modern, architectural air. For the person who understands value beyond price, this gem represents both a commitment to authenticity and a celebration of natural beauty. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this stone with the assurance of responsible sourcing and the invitation to imagine it set by expert jewelers who will honor its lines and color. Care is simple, and the rewards are lasting, because natural, unenhanced sapphires of this quality endure as heirlooms and as markers of moments. If you seek a sapphire that confers quiet distinction, that speaks of provenance and precision, this Ceylon emerald cut blue sapphire offers a story to wear, and an achievement to claim.