3.37 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are objects that simply announce their presence, and then there are treasures that quietly insist upon admiration. This exceptional round blue sapphire weighs 3.37 carats, and measures 9.37 by 9.32 by 4.65 mm, a size that commands attention while remaining perfectly poised on the hand. Sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region celebrated by connoisseurs for its luminous and complex blues, this gem carries an intense color intensity that seems to shift from deep royal to vivid cornflower with the slightest movement. Its clarity is graded very slightly included when viewed at eye level, a testament to its rare transparency, and its finish is an excellent polish that allows every facet to act as a mirror. The sapphire has been thoughtfully heat treated to refine and intensify its innate hue, a traditional and stable enhancement that reveals the stone at its most magnificent. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select only the most expressive stones, and this sapphire is a statement of impeccable taste, destined to become a center of attention in a bespoke setting.

The mixed brilliant cut of this sapphire is the true alchemy that transforms raw beauty into living light. By combining the expansive, scintillating facets of a brilliant crown with the more measured pavilion geometry, the cutter has choreographed how rays of light enter, dance, and return to the viewer. The broad table provides an open window into the heart of the gem, permitting the intense blue to be read clearly, while the carefully graduated crown facets fragment incoming light into lively flashes. Beneath the table, the pavilion is faceted to mirror and redirect light, minimizing leakage and maximizing return. With its measured depth of 4.65 mm set within a diameter close to 9.35 mm, the proportions strike a harmonious balance, allowing for both brilliant reflections and a deep, saturated color that does not appear flat. The result is a sapphire that glows from within, with bright scintillation around the edges, a confident central depth, and a lively interplay between brilliance and color that will reward every glance.

Polish and clarity are the quiet artisans that permit a gemstone to sing, and in this sapphire both are exemplary. The excellent polish means that facet junctions are crisp and reflective, each plane catching light with a mirror like precision, so that movement produces a choreography of white sparkle and subtle colored flashes. The very slightly included clarity at eye level underscores the stone’s natural origin, with inclusions so minor that they do not detract from the gem’s overall brightness, and instead serve as a fingerprint of authenticity. The intense color intensity is the soul of the gem, a saturated blue that is full bodied without being inky, a hue that reads as both modern and timeless. Heat treatment has been applied with restraint and expertise to clarify and enhance this natural color, a conventional and stable practice that brings out the stone’s fullest potential while respecting its integrity. Together, these qualities create a sapphire that is both an object of refined taste and an enduring piece of heirloom quality.

To own this sapphire is to possess a piece of refined provenance and meticulous craft, a jewel that elevates everyday moments and celebrates milestone occasions. Its 3.37 carat weight and generous diameter make it ideal for a central solitaire, an elegant three stone composition, or a bespoke design that emphasizes its brilliant heart. Whether mounted in platinum for a modern, architectural expression, or set within warm gold for a classic, luminous contrast, the sapphire’s mixed brilliant cut will ensure it remains a living presence on the skin, reflecting interior light as though it contains its own private radiance. The Natural Sapphire Company offers personalized guidance to pair this gem with the setting that best reflects your vision, along with full disclosure of its origin, treatment, and grading. For those who seek a jewel that signals discerning style and confident taste, this Ceylon blue sapphire is an unmistakable choice, a testament to the rarer pleasures of possession, and an enduring affirmation of elegance.