4.98 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped blue sapphire began its journey deep within the ancient metamorphic belts of Ceylon, where heat and pressure folded limestone and gneiss into the host rocks that nurture corundum crystals. Over millennia, trace amounts of iron and titanium threaded through the crystal lattice of this gem, giving rise to the vivid blue that collectors and connoisseurs prize. Found in Sri Lanka by miners who still rely on generations of local knowledge to read the land, this rough crystal was brought to light with a respect for the stone and the stories the earth had written into it. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that lineage by carefully documenting origin and treatment, presenting this transparent 4.98 carat pear shape sapphire as both a geological marvel and a cultural artifact, a link between island geology and the hands that shaped it.

The cutter then took the rough and envisioned a modern classic, crafting a mixed brilliant cut that marries the fire of a brilliant facet scheme with the elongation and elegance of a pear outline. Measuring 12.84 x 8.19 x 5.90 mm, this sapphire balances presence on the finger with wearable proportions, and its eye clean clarity invites light to travel through the pavilion and crown without interruption, revealing the stone s internal depth. The vivid color intensity is the star of the piece, a saturated blue that ranges between royal and cobalt depending on the light, and the excellent polish ensures each facet sings. Enhancement by heat treatment was used judiciously to achieve color stability and to unlock the hue within the crystal, a common and accepted practice that reveals the sapphire s fullest potential while retaining its natural origin in Ceylon.

Envisioned in a custom piece, this pear sapphire truly comes alive when partnered with complementary gems that both frame and contrast its color. A halo of fine white diamonds will amplify the gem s vivid blue, their scintillation creating a luminous border that increases apparent size and adds the classic brilliance many clients desire. For a softer, more romantic aesthetic, a row of graduated champagne or cognac diamonds along the shoulders will introduce warm reflections that play against the sapphire s cool depth, creating a vintage warmth when set in rose gold. For a contemporary statement, consider pairing the pear with tapered baguette diamonds set on either side, the linear cut emphasizing the teardrop s length, or place a single pear shaped salt and pepper diamond beneath it for an unexpected, artisanal counterpoint. For color contrast, small accent stones of mint green tourmaline or subtle teal paraiba tone sapphires can introduce a coastal palette that feels fresh and bespoke.

When worn as a ring, the pear shape will naturally elongate the look of the finger, presenting the 4.98 carat weight and the 12.84 x 8.19 mm table to the world in a way that balances drama with elegance. In a pendant the sapphire will move and breathe, the mixed brilliant cut alternating flashes of deep blue and lively sparkle as it catches daylight, while a pair of matched pear drops could become heirlooms for the next generation. At The Natural Sapphire Company our bench jewellers can sketch options in platinum for a cool, modern setting, or in 18 karat yellow or rose gold to echo warm metal reflections into the gem. Every setting choice shifts the narrative of the sapphire, from a solitary statement of refined simplicity to a layered composition that tells a more complex story. We invite you to imagine the piece that best reflects your personal tale, and to consult with our designers so that the final creation celebrates the sapphire s origin, its expert cutting, its eye clean clarity, and the living color that first rose from the soils of Ceylon.