3.51 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional transparent blue sapphire is a 3.51 carat emerald cut gem, measuring 8.50 by 7.32 by 5.90 mm, and it exemplifies the attributes that educated buyers prize in fine corundum. The emerald cut, with its broad step facets and open table, presents color in a controlled, elegant manner, and in this stone the result is a vivid color intensity that reads as a rich, deep blue with lively internal reflection. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, a grade that indicates extremely minor internal features that do not distract from the gem at normal wear distances, and the excellent polish ensures that light moves cleanly across the facet planes without surface graining. These factors combine to make this sapphire wearable as a center stone in a high end ring or pendant, while maintaining the visual depth and saturation that collectors and connoisseurs seek.

Origin and enhancement details are critical to the informed buyer, and this sapphire carries a respected Ceylon, Sri Lanka origin, a source historically associated with some of the most desirable medium to vivid blue material on the market. The gem has been heat treated, a common and accepted enhancement within the trade that stabilizes and intensifies color and clarity in corundum without compromising structural integrity when performed properly. For context, sapphire is corundum, a mineral with a hardness of nine on the Mohs scale, which makes it both durable and suitable for daily wear when set responsibly. The very very slightly included clarity grade as assessed at eye level indicates that inclusions are minimal and largely insignificant to the gem s overall appearance, especially given the clean facet junctions and precise proportions measured in this emerald cut. The combination of thoughtful cutting, vivid natural color enhanced by a controlled heat process, and careful polishing yields a stone that is visually striking, technically sound, and ready for refined setting.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we place ethical sourcing and transparency at the heart of our selection process, and this sapphire is offered as part of that commitment. We work directly with trusted partners and independent field agents in Sri Lanka to ensure mine level practices meet our standards for fair compensation, safe working conditions, and environmentally responsible extraction and rehabilitation where possible. Each stone we offer is fully disclosed with regard to enhancement and origin, and we provide independent gemological reports on request to substantiate provenance and treatment. For the conscious consumer seeking both beauty and integrity, this sapphire represents a thoughtful acquisition, combining rarity of vivid Ceylon blue, an attractive mid size in finger friendly proportions, and a clarity that preserves visual purity. We also support bespoke design services to create settings that protect and showcase the gem, and we offer guidance on long term care, recommending gentle cleaning with warm water and mild soap, routine inspections of prongs and settings, and removal during activities that could subject the stone to hard knocks or harsh chemicals. If you would like additional information, a formal report, or assistance with custom design and setting options, The Natural Sapphire Company is available to assist, ensuring your purchase is informed, ethically grounded, and destined to become a cherished piece in a conscious buyer s collection.