1.12 Ct. Greyish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a moment when a rough stone first reveals itself beneath the soil of a Ceylon, Sri Lanka mine, when the whispers of the earth give way to a single flash of promise. In that tender instant, miners who have known the land for generations lift a pebble that seems to hold a slice of the sky, and a story is born. This greyish blue sapphire began its life in that place of warmth and rain, where monsoon seasons coaxed color into crystal, and patient hands separated treasure from ordinary rock. The Natural Sapphire Company has long worked with trusted partners in Sri Lanka, and we remember the gratitude that passed through those first hands when they realized what they had unearthed. The stone was translucent even in its raw state, a quiet blue that seemed to gather depth as light moved across it, and from that moment we imagined the joy it would bring to someone who would one day hold it close.

From rough to refined, the journey of this gemstone was guided by skill, intuition, and a respect for the stone that only true artisans possess. We entrusted the sapphire to a cutter who understood how to coax brilliance from a sleeping heart. With precise planning, the cutter created an elegant oval shape, and employed a mixed brilliant cut to balance fire and depth, producing facets that catch light in a way that feels alive. At 1.12 carat, and measuring 6.91 by 5.40 by 3.35 millimeters, this gem is perfectly poised for a ring, pendant, or a custom design that will become part of a life story. The gem is transparent, with a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which adds character rather than detracts from its beauty, letting the gaze linger as if discovering a secret. Its medium intense color intensity gives it a versatile greyish blue hue, an understated elegance that moves between day and evening light, while an excellent polish allows every facet to gleam with a refined luster. There were no artificial treatments applied, the sapphire is natural and untreated, and its origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance that carries the legacy of centuries of treasured gems.

Now that this stone sits ready, polished and pure, it waits to be set into a piece that will witness laughter, milestones, and quiet moments of affection. Imagine this sapphire cradled in a delicate setting, catching a sunlit smile on an anniversary morning, or worn close to a heart on a promise day, becoming a talisman of memory and intent. At The Natural Sapphire Company we do not simply sell gems, we curate beginnings, and this sapphire is an invitation to build a new chapter. Whether you choose a classic solitaire to mark an engagement, a bespoke pendant to celebrate a milestone, or a surprise gift that will live as a keepsake for generations, this gem will give voice to emotion with every glint. The subtle greyish blue will complement warm gold tones and cool platinum alike, its medium intensity making it easy to wear every day, and its natural origins ensuring a story you will be proud to tell. Choose this sapphire, and you choose a promise of beauty, honesty, and enduring connection, all nurtured from soil to shine by people who care as much about the story as they do about the stone.