3.43 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

I am pleased to present a rare and refined example from The Natural Sapphire Company, a transparent cushion shaped blue sapphire weighing 3.43 carats, a gem that immediately commands attention with its vivid color intensity and sublime presence. Measuring 10.03 by 8.04 by 4.91 millimeters, this stone has been expertly fashioned into a mixed brilliant cut to maximize both scintillation and color depth. Its clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that its minor natural characteristics do not detract from its overall transparency, but instead authenticate its natural origin and story. Heat treatment has been applied, a traditional and stable enhancement for sapphires from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, bringing out an even, luminous cornflower to royal blue that remains deeply saturated across the pavilion and crown.

This sapphire exhibits an excellent polish, allowing light to dance across its facets with a lively, crystalline brightness that is rare in stones of this size and color. The cushion shape offers a timeless silhouette that bridges classic elegance and contemporary design, making it an ideal centerpiece for bespoke engagement rings, cocktail rings, or a custom pendant. At 3.43 carats this gem has a commanding presence on the hand, as you will see from photographs of proportion and wear, but retains the refined proportions necessary for versatile settings. The mixed brilliant cut ensures that the pavilion delivers depth while the crown facets return light with vivacity, resulting in a gem that appears alive with movement and glow from every viewing angle.

Provenance is important to discerning collectors, and this sapphire hails from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a storied origin renowned for producing some of the world’s most sought after blue sapphires. Ceylon sapphires are prized for their velvety blue, clarity, and unique luminosity, a combination that often yields stones cherished by royalty and connoisseurs for generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we carefully source each gem to ensure not only exceptional color and cut, but also responsible origins, and this sapphire is no exception. Its slightly included clarity provides a fingerprint of authenticity, while the heat treatment applied is stable and standard practice to enhance color, resulting in a gem that will retain its captivating hue for a lifetime with normal wear and care.

Beyond its physical beauty this sapphire carries a legacy of metaphysical resonance and healing properties that have been associated with blue sapphires through history and across cultures. Traditionally linked to wisdom, truth, and inner vision, blue sapphire is believed to sharpen the mind, encourage clear thinking, and help align one with higher ideals. Many wearers seek sapphires to foster calm and focus during times of decision, to strengthen communication, and to quiet the mind for meditation and reflection. Ceylon sapphires in particular are often viewed as stones of gentle clarity and serene insight, inviting a balanced perspective and a compassionate approach to challenges. On an emotional level this gem is said to soothe anxieties, encourage patience, and instill a steadying sense of trust in one’s own judgment.

For those drawn to the spiritual dimensions of gemstones, this sapphire is associated with the throat chakra, supporting honest speech and authentic expression, and with the third eye chakra, aiding intuitive perception and inner knowing. Its vivid blue coloration can be experienced as a calming balm for overstimulated senses, and as a stabilizing influence during change. Healers and mindful practitioners may use a stone of this nature during focused meditation, placing it near the brow to deepen insight, or wearing it for prolonged periods to maintain mental clarity and protection. Whether you seek a talisman to accompany a life milestone, a companion for contemplative practice, or a luminous centrepiece for a personalized design, this sapphire brings both aesthetic magnificence and meaningful symbolism.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that ownership of such a gem is an invitation into an exclusive circle of collectors and admirers who appreciate rarity, provenance, and the subtle language of natural beauty. This cushion shaped blue sapphire is a limited opportunity, a single stone of remarkable color, size, and presence that will not be easily replaced. If you value bespoke craftsmanship and the quiet prestige of a genuine Ceylon sapphire, we invite you to discuss mounting options, custom design ideas, and secure acquisition. Our specialists are available to guide you through settings that honor the stone’s proportions and enhance its luminous qualities, ensuring your sapphire becomes a signature piece that reflects your personal story and refined taste.