1.16 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

In the heart of verdant Sri Lankan landscapes, under the vast canopy of ancient forests, lies the origin of one of nature's most mesmerizing treasures. The sapphire, with its deep roots in the rich soils of Ceylon, emerges as a testament to the Earth's wondrous creation processes. A rarity in both size and hue, this 1.16 carat transparent blue sapphire gleams with a unique character. The stone’s journey, from raw mineral to a sparkling gemstone, begins amidst the timeless narratives whispered by the very hills that cradle these precious gems. Honoring a centuries-old tradition of nurturing and mining, local artisans engage in their craft with precision and dedication, ensuring that each sapphire extracted embodies purity and brilliance.

Carved by the adept hands of skillful craftsmen, this gemstone undergoes a transformation, revealing its one-of-a-kind cushion shape that measures an exquisite 6.34 x 5.03 x 3.50 mm. When gripped by the light, its mixed brilliant cut facet structure behaves like countless mirrors, reflecting a spectacle of blues that are both intoxicating and serene. Its intense color, reminiscent of the deepest ocean blue, captivates with unabashed elegance — a shade so rare that it evokes feelings akin to witnessing a once-told secret. Yet, despite its exceptional color intensity, it holds a clarity that whispers of unblemished skies, graded as very slightly included, thus promising a story untold with the naked eye’s observation. These stories are polished to perfection, running like a silken thread through the stone’s narrative, making it not just a gemstone, but a shared chronicle between land and legacy.

In selecting this sapphire, you embrace not only a jewel but an enduring piece of Ceylon heritage, reflective of its age-old geological compositions and locale-specific hue intensities. This creation, offered exclusively by The Natural Sapphire Company, embodies more than luxury; it gifts you a lifelong relationship with Earth’s most breathtaking offerings. As you peer into its cerulean depths, contemplate the journey it has traversed — from the verdant soils of Ceylon to an adornment that glows with individualistic beauty — a journey celebrated through time, terrain, and masterful craftsmanship. With each ever-dazzling facet, let this gem narrate to you a tale of singularity unlike any other, a tale forever at your fingertips.