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

At The Natural Sapphire Company we present an exceptionally rare, transparent 3.05 carat round greyish blue sapphire, a gem that marries classical proportions with a modern, luminous personality. This stone measures 8.30 x 8.15 x 5.97 millimeters, offering a commanding presence while remaining perfectly suited for an elegant ring, a refined pendant, or a bespoke commission. Cut to a mixed brilliant style, it balances a faceted crown and pavilion geometry that yields both deep optical fire and lively surface scintillation. The clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means it reads as clean to the unaided eye while retaining the natural fingerprint that connoisseurs prize. With medium color intensity, the greyish blue hue is subtle and sophisticated, never overwhelming, and it shifts with light from cool silvery tones to a pure Ceylon blue. The polish is excellent, and the stone has undergone no enhancement, a factor that significantly elevates its desirability among collectors and clients who insist on natural, untreated character. Its provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, further enhances its standing, as sapphires from this storied source are known for their clarity and luminescent color, and owning a genuine Ceylon sapphire places you among a select few who appreciate provenance as much as beauty.

The geometric faceting of this sapphire is its defining technical and aesthetic achievement, conceived to allow maximum play of light within a compact, round profile. The mixed brilliant cut combines a precise arrangement of triangular and kite facets on the crown with a tailored pavilion architecture that channels and returns light with extraordinary efficiency, creating a lively, multi directional brilliance and a soft, layered depth. Each facet has been cut with the intention of creating flashes of white brilliance and vivid blue flashes that appear as you move the gem, a phenomenon that makes this sapphire feel alive on the hand. The excellent polish completes this conversation between light and stone, smoothing each plane to a mirror finish so that every facet edge acts as a deliberate pathway for reflection. Even with very slight inclusions, the stone remains transparent and vigorous, the inclusions serving as a natural signature rather than a detriment, reminding the admirer that this is a unique formation formed over geological time. For those commissioning bespoke jewelry, the gem responds beautifully to both classic four prong settings that allow maximum light entry and to halo arrangements that amplify its presence without masking its natural grace, and because the sapphire is unheated and untreated, it will retain its intrinsic beauty and value for generations.

Owning this 3.05 carat round Ceylon sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is an invitation into an exclusive circle of collectors and patrons who value authenticity, rarity, and superior cutting artistry. We seldom encounter stones that so perfectly combine a desirable size, pure transparency, and untreated origin, all honed by a masterful mixed brilliant cut and finished with excellent polish. This is not a gem that will be replicated in any quantity, it is a singular opportunity to select a focal point for a piece that will be discussed and admired across lifetimes. If you seek a sapphire that reads as refined restraint in daylight and as vivacious heart in evening light, this is the one to consider, and our team will work with you to design a setting that honors its geometry and maximizes its light performance. Please contact us for further details, to request additional imagery, or to begin the bespoke design process, and allow us to reserve this exceptional Ceylon sapphire exclusively for you while it remains available.