3.22 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient riverbeds of Ceylon Sri Lanka this 3.22 carat oval blue sapphire began its journey as molten mineral deep within the island crust. Over eons of pressure and cooling a crystal took shape and absorbed traces of its environment, a fingerprint of geological story that we can still read today. The rough was discovered by artisanal miners who work generations old river terraces and alluvial deposits, finding pockets of corundum where the rock and water met. At The Natural Sapphire Company we respect that first passage from earth to hand, and we follow it carefully as each rough stone is cleaned, assessed and gently prepared for the cutting table. The dimensions of this gem measure 10.33 by 8.06 by 5.02 mm, the oval silhouette chosen to honor the stone natural proportions while maximizing face up color and light return. The mixed brilliant cut returns lively scintillation across the table, while the excellent polish gives a mirror like finish that lets the vivid color intensity sing without interruption.

Inside this sapphire you will find the small signatures that make it unmistakably natural, the inclusions that tell the tale of formation and age. Fine silk like rutile needles feather through portions of the crystal, creating a subtle velvety texture that softens the intense blue and adds depth to what the eye perceives as color. Minute crystal inclusions and tiny negative crystals sit like secluded islands, catching light and reflecting it differently from each angle, giving the gem an animated internal landscape. There are delicate feather like healed fissures which speak of the crystal adapting and closing its wounds over time, a sign of resilience rather than flaw. Evaluated at eye level this stone carries a clarity grade of very very slightly included, which means these internal features do not distract from the gem overall beauty, but rather contribute to its personality. Those inclusions are a fingerprint that links the gem back to Ceylon, because their patterns and relationships reflect the unique growth conditions of Sri Lankan sapphire deposits.

To bring out the fullest potential of this Ceylon sapphire a controlled heat treatment was applied, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement that refines color and stabilizes the tone without obscuring its story. Heat treated sapphires from Sri Lanka often reveal a livelier, more vivid blue that appears to glow from within, and this sapphire displays that bright saturated hue beautifully. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen by our master cutter to balance fire and depth, creating a play between the pavilion facets and the crown that lets light travel and return as crisp flashes. The excellent polish ensures that every facet edge is clean and precise, allowing the natural inclusions to act as points of interest rather than distractions. When mounted the stone will present a deep, vivid blue face up color, while close inspection will reward the wearer with the intimate geology and growth history locked inside. At The Natural Sapphire Company our gemologists document these characteristics so that collectors and clients can make an informed and confident choice.

This sapphire is more than a gem, it is a story you can wear, an heirloom in waiting. Imagine it set as a center for a bespoke ring where the oval form frames the finger and the intense Ceylon blue becomes a daily companion. Consider a pendant that allows light to travel through the mixed brilliant facets, revealing the internal silk and crystal accents as a quiet secret between wearer and gem. Every time it catches the light the unique inclusions will flash and settle, reminding you of the stone passage from Sri Lankan rivers, through the hands of miners and cutters, to its final polish and setting. At The Natural Sapphire Company we are proud to present this transparent 3.22 carat oval sapphire, a vivid and captivating example of nature refined by human craft, offering beauty, provenance and a natural signature that no synthetic process can truly replicate.