16.75 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

In the heart of the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, cradled by rolling hills and rich earth, begins the journey of a gemstone that has travelled through centuries of geology to greet us today in its final breathtaking form. The sapphire, known as the "stone of wisdom and royalty," begins humbly within the earth, nestled among ancient minerals and tectonic artistry at its origin in Ceylon, modern-day Sri Lanka. Here, miners apply incredible skill and patience, uncovering treasures that have lain hidden for millennia. Each gemstone they find is a testament to the harmony of natural beauty and human craft, and among these, a singular masterpiece emerges—the blue sapphire.

Its clarity awes all who behold it, having achieved the rare grade of eye-clean, thanks to careful and expert evaluations. This clarity whispers stories of the timeless dance within the earth, whose slight movements have subtly shaped each facet of the stone. But perhaps the sapphire's most enchanting feature is its rich, intense color—a blue so deep that it conjures the infinite depths of the ocean or the boundless sky at twilight. This intensity is unrivaled, capturing the pure essence of centuries-old minerals compressed under the island's weight, until they formed the vibrant heart of our gem.

At its essence lies a history marked by majesty, now curated and part of our collection at The Natural Sapphire Company. We source only the finest sapphires, making them part of our legacy by carrying forth vitally important cultural narratives. And within this particular sapphire, there reside inclusions, subtle whispers of its fiery creation, which function as a unique signature, giving credence to its symphony of structure. Rather than imperfections, these inclusions tell tales of its elemental upbringing and bear witness to the incredible natural geological events that crafted this gemstone over countless eons.

Cut into a brilliant oval shape and weighing in at a stately 16.75 carats, this sapphire turns from a mere object of admiration to an emblem of both earth’s artistry and human perfection. Painstakingly cut to perfection, each of its surfaces has been shaped to unleash brilliance when light plays across its polished expanse. It is an exquisite example, bound by the hand of a master craftsman who has looked to maximally manifest nature’s goodness, allowing its genuine beauty to revel in the light.

The extraordinary translates not just in its appearance but its profound origins. The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to claim a piece of this tradition, encapsulating the ebb and flow of a nation's natural history, within a gemstone whose journey from deep earth to elegant artifact reflects a unique story waiting to join with your own. This blue sapphire aims not only to grace your collection with beauty but to transfer a legacy to its keeper, ensuring the adored Coronation gem, the Lapis lingua of its past and present, continues to inspire fervor and reverence endlessly onward.