0.93 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment raw corundum first formed deep within the ancient rocks of Ceylon, this blue sapphire began a quiet journey that spans geological time and human care, miners following ancestral rivers and valley beds to uncover pockets where sapphires rest, skilled hands picking through alluvial gravels revealed a crystal of exceptional transparency and natural beauty, The Natural Sapphire Company sources this particular gem from the mineral rich hills of Sri Lanka, a land whose sapphire history is woven into its culture and whose soils yield colors prized across the world, trace elements of iron and titanium lent this crystal its medium intense blue, and over centuries of lore these tones have been celebrated as symbols of wisdom and steadfast love, the decision to leave this sapphire untreated honors that story, no enhancement means the color you see is the color nature fashioned, and that authenticity is a promise that begins at the mine and continues into the hands of our cutters and polishers.

In the cutting studio this rough found new purpose, careful planning produced a round shape weighing 0.93 carat, the cutter employed a mixed brilliant design to balance table size and crown angles, the dimensions are 6.12 by 6.13 by 3.26 millimeters which give the stone a pleasing profile for many jewelry applications, transparency is high and the clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, these minute inclusions add a fingerprint of origin without diminishing the gem's ability to flash light through its facets, the medium intense color sits in a zone that reads as vivid without overpowering, an excellent polish ensures facet edges capture light with crisp return and the mixed brilliant cut yields a scintillation that plays differently as the wearer moves, this is a natural, unenhanced specimen from Ceylon, a gem that speaks both to its geologic past and to modern standards of lapidary craft upheld by The Natural Sapphire Company.

When set into jewelry this sapphire will calmly command attention, its medium intense blue finds contrast with both warm and cool metals, against yellow gold the blue appears richer and slightly warmer, against white gold or platinum the tone reads cooler and more vivid, the round outline and near one carat weight make this an ideal center for a classic solitaire engagement ring where light performance is paramount, the mixed brilliant cut also lends itself beautifully to a halo, where smaller diamonds or sapphires frame the center and amplify its perceived size, for a pendant the stone will catch ambient light and create a bright focal point at the throat, a three stone setting allows complementary gems to narrate a personal story, because the sapphire is transparent and well polished, channels of reflected white light and deeper blue flashes will alternate with movement, the stone will not simply sit on the skin, it will participate in daily life, reflecting mood and environment, it will stand out in subtlety as much as it will command attention in grandeur.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we treat this sapphire as both a mineral treasure and a story waiting to be told, our team inspects every facet to ensure proportion and polish meet our standards, we can advise on settings that enhance the mixed brilliant cut and the medium intense color, whether your preference is a timeless solitaire, a vintage inspired cluster, or a modern bezel, our craftsmen can recommend mounting options that protect the pavilion depth and highlight the 6.12 by 6.13 by 3.26 millimeter profile, sourcing from Ceylon connects this gem to a legacy of trade and craftsmanship, and because the stone is natural with no enhancement the wearer receives a living link to the place where it formed, if you would like guidance on pairing metals, choosing complementary stones, or commissioning a bespoke design our specialists are available to walk you through the options, this sapphire is more than a gem, it is a moment of earth preserved in crystal, ready to become an heirloom that carries both the story of its origin and the personal chapters you will write with it.