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4.67 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Item ID: | B13824 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.31 Width: 7.11 Height: 6.11 |
Weight: | 4.67 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $2,550 |
From the verdant landscapes of Ceylon, also known as Sri Lanka, emerges a treasure that has captured the hearts of connoisseurs and novices alike—a magnificent 4.67 carat blue sapphire. This island paradise, rich in biodiversity and history, cradles beneath its soil one of nature's most enchanting gifts. For centuries, Ceylon has been celebrated for its sapphires, stones that have adorned the crowns of emperors and decorated the jewelry of the elite. In the heart of the Sri Lankan mines, amidst lush greenery and whispered legends, this sapphire began its journey. Carefully extracted by skilled hands that have inherited their craft through generations, each gemstone finds its way to the surface—a nascent symbol of exquisite beauty and timeless elegance.
Our sapphire, blessed with the radiant shape reminiscent of morning light touched by slumbering dawn, poses a mesmerizing blue that carries the depth of the universe within. Its dimensions, perfectly calibrated at 10.31 x 7.11 x 6.11 mm, encapsulate not only the skill of its artisans but also the tale of the land from which it originated. Under the careful scrutiny of gemologists, it boasts a clarity grade of very slightly included, ensuring that its core remains pure, yet characterful. The stone’s intense color intensity captures the eyes and ensnares the heart, while its excellent polish reflects light in an extraordinary dance of colors, weaving stories told over millennia.
Throughout history, similar gemstones have been revered not just for their beauty, but for their cultural significance as well. In ancient times, the people of Sri Lanka—an isle rich with stories of valor, romance, and dreams—would attribute meaning and mystical properties to these stones. Scholars speak of sapphires adorning temples, their cerulean hues thought to mirror the serene skies above and reflect divine vision. Many revered this gem as a talisman of protection and wisdom, a beacon for those seeking truth and enlightenment. The kings and queens of Asia and Europe alike would utilize sapphires to symbolize defiance against insecurities and uphold justice in their rule. Emperors would pass them down as cherished heirlooms, embedding personal sagas slowly whispered through the ages.
As this exquisite stone left its birthplace, the skilled hands at The Natural Sapphire Company took it upon themselves to usher the gemstone into a new era. Here, craftspeople honed its edges and rawer elements into a polish that evokes all the sophistication and elegance sapphire enthusiasts have come to expect. Each angle exacts precision, its multifaceted surface shedding a cascade of blues reminiscent of the azure skies and waves that touch our shores. We understand that what has come from the earth holds stories older than generations, and we seek to preserve them within each push of a tool, ensuring that every stroke adds to the legacy, not diminishes it.
Thus, within its illuminated facets lies not a simple stone, but a relic gleaned from clays of rich history and embraced by the human spirit. Its final chapter awaits your pen—the hands it graces, the occasion it glorifies, and the love it sanctifies. In honoring the legacy of the Ceylon sapphire tradition, The Natural Sapphire Company extends an invitation to partake in a timeless narrative. Become part of its journey, a legend many lifetimes in the making and yet reborn anew in each eye it catches, every heart it ensnares, and the enduring stories it continues to tell.



