3.54 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine holding a piece of midnight bottled and set to gleam, a jewel born where ocean and sky seem to meet. This is not simply a blue, it is a deep hymn of sapphire, a vivid, velveteen color that draws the eye and hushes the breath. The cushion shape of this gem whispers of vintage romance, its soft corners and broad table catching light like a glint of moon on slow water. At 3.54 carats, dimensions 9.50 by 7.20 by 5.45 millimeters, the stone sits substantial and confident on the hand, neither ostentatious nor retiring, the perfect balance for an engagement ring that feels like destiny. The mixed brilliant cut lends a modern fire to an old world silhouette, each facet crafted to awaken scintillation and depth, and the excellent polish ensures every movement becomes a small ceremony of light. Slight inclusions, evaluated at eye level, give the stone character and proof of its natural birth, little signatures from the earth that make this sapphire singular and alive.

Beyond beauty, this sapphire speaks of rarity, a rarity that is twofold and quiet but undeniable. In size, sapphires of this cushion form and over three carats, transparent and free to glow, are uncommon in the market, where smaller pieces or heavily included material is more often found. In color, the vivid intensity displayed here is exceptional for a Ceylon origin sapphire, many of which lean toward lighter cornflower or velvety tones. This gem, however, embraces a saturated, vivid blue that sets it apart from its peers, a depth of hue usually reserved for far rarer stones. The combination of a substantial 3.54 carat weight, a cushion silhouette that holds and reflects light, and a vivid Ceylon blue is a confluence you encounter only occasionally, a fortunate alignment of size and chroma that makes this stone a jewel for someone seeking something truly distinctive. Treated by heat to enhance its innate splendor, it preserves its natural transparency and vigor, a subtle artistry that reveals the sapphire as the earth intended it to be, more luminous, more expressive, without altering its essential soul.

This sapphire comes from the storied soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place long revered for producing stones that carry a soft history in their color, and yet this particular gem speaks with a bolder voice. At The Natural Sapphire Company we have handled many sapphires from Ceylon, and even among them this 3.54 carat cushion stands out, an heirloom in waiting that promises both presence and poetry. Imagine it set in a halo that frames its vivid heart, or in a solitary bezel that lets its cushion form read like a private poem against the skin. Caring for it is simple, a gentle wash of warm soapy water and a soft cloth, and its excellent polish will reward you daily with a steadfast glow. For those who measure significance in rarity and sentiment, this sapphire offers a rare confluence of weight, color, and clarity, a gem that feels as if it was chosen rather than found. If you would like to see this stone in person, discuss bespoke setting options, or understand more about its provenance and care, we at The Natural Sapphire Company would be honored to guide you, to help this vivid blue become the tangible beginning of a story you will tell for generations.