4.61 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional cushion shaped blue sapphire is a rare offering from The Natural Sapphire Company, a single transparent stone that commands attention with a weight of 4.61 carat, and with dimensions of 10.39 by 7.77 by 5.98 millimeters. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize the stone is internal fire, producing lively scintillation that dances beneath the surface as light moves across the gem. With a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, the stone presents a clean face that will satisfy the most discerning collector who values both presence and purity. The vivid color intensity is the defining characteristic of this sapphire, a saturated yet balanced blue that reads as regal and modern at the same time, and the excellent polish ensures each facet delivers crisp reflections and a surface that feels as refined as the gem looks. This sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement that enhances color saturation and stability, leaving a finished gem that performs beautifully in any bespoke setting.

The origin of this sapphire in Ceylon, known today as Sri Lanka, is central to its intrinsic and market value, because Ceylon sapphires have long been celebrated for producing some of the most desirable blues in the world. Stones from Ceylon often display a particular luminosity, a combination of translucence and depth that gem lovers recognize instantly, and provenance from these historic mines adds a narrative that elevates the stone from a mere object to a storied treasure. For collectors and connoisseurs, origin is more than geography, it is a fingerprint of geological history, and Ceylon sapphires are synonymous with classic elegance, timeless appeal, and a provenance that traces back across centuries of gem lore. In addition to aesthetic attributes, the combination of the stone is weight, the cushion proportions, the mixed brilliant design, and the vivid blue hue place it firmly in a category that is scarce, making this gem a specimen likely to appreciate in desirability as well as to provide an immediate sense of distinction to its owner. When you acquire this gem you are not simply buying color and carat, you are acquiring the story of a place where earth and time conspired to create a stone of exceptional character.

Owning a gem of this caliber from The Natural Sapphire Company is an invitation to join an intimate circle of collectors and clients who value provenance, craftsmanship, and exclusivity, and because this is a single, carefully chosen sapphire the opportunity to secure it is limited and will not be repeated. We offer personalized consultation to help envision a bespoke setting that honors the sapphire is proportions and deep blue, whether the design leans toward a modern solitaire that showcases the gem as the sole star, or a more intricate creation that frames the sapphire with finely matched accents, and our gem specialists can arrange private viewings and provide full documentation of origin, treatment, and grade to support confident acquisition. This sapphire carries with it the quiet authority of rarity, a piece that will sit comfortably in an heirloom portfolio and that will speak to future generations of its refined origins and considered selection. If you are seeking a singular blue, a sapphire that is both an aesthetic triumph and a statement of exclusive taste, this 4.61 carat Ceylon cushion is an exceptional candidate, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to guide you with attentive service toward making this gem your own.