14.37 Ct. Blue Star Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the riverbeds of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this blue star sapphire began as a secret held in the earth, a piece of corundum threaded with microscopic rutile needles that would one day transform into a living star, miners and their families guiding each find from alluvial gravels by hand, the stone moving from sunlight and water into the care of skilled cutters who understand how to reveal the gem within, this sapphire carries the island story of careful patience and respect for nature, Ceylonese sapphires have long been treasured for their compelling blue tones and their cultural role as talismans of protection and good fortune, the translucence of this 14.37 carat oval gemstone whispers of its original formation deep within the earth, and the gentle interplay of light and silk that creates a luminous star links the present wearer to a lineage of sailors, royals, and gem lovers who sought out these celestial gems.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we honored that journey, selecting a single cabochon cut oval, measuring 12.70 by 9.40 by 10.89 mm, to reveal the perfect balance of color and asterism, this piece is translucent with an intense color intensity and a clarity graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the surface shows an excellent polish, the star travels across its dome with movement and focus, and importantly no enhancement has been applied, the stone retains its natural character and origin, unheated and unfixed, as found, its soft blue field presents a calm yet vivid presence that complements the bright, sharp star, this sapphire is ideal for a solitary setting that celebrates its cabochon silhouette or as the centerpiece in a bespoke design, our cutters left enough material for secure mounting while maintaining the oval proportions to emphasize the gem's light performance, when you hold this 14.37 carat Ceylon star sapphire you are holding a narrative of place and craft, a gem that began in ancient gravels and was finished by human hands to reveal a star, contact The Natural Sapphire Company to discuss setting options, certification, and the provenance dossier that accompanies this stone.