5.04 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This sapphire began as a secret held deep within the ancient alluvial gravels of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place where heat and pressure over eons coaxed corundum into existence. The Natural Sapphire Company works closely with trusted miners and local cutters, and this stone traveled from that storied ground into the hands of a master cutter who revealed its heart. The result is one transparent 5.04 carat oval shape blue sapphire, measuring 12.13 x 9.14 x 5.50 mm, fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to balance lively scintillation with a broad window of color. At eye level the clarity is very slightly included, a hallmark of natural origin that does not distract from the gem's intense color intensity and excellent polish. A careful, controlled heat treatment was applied to enhance the vivid cornflower to royal blue tones that Ceylon is celebrated for, bringing forward the depth and saturation you see in the photographs and in person. From mine to mirror to mounting, this gem carries with it the geography and tradition of Sri Lanka, and the expert stewardship of The Natural Sapphire Company who ensures its journey is transparent and authentic.

Imagine this blue oval set into a custom piece that celebrates both its size and its personality. In a classic solitaire ring the 12.13 x 9.14 mm table reads boldly across the finger, and a platinum setting will accentuate the stone by adding a cool, silvery frame that makes the intense blue sing. Surrounding the center with a halo of small round brilliant diamonds will create a starburst of sparkle that increases perceived size and emphasizes contrast, while tapered baguettes on each shoulder will give a refined, architectural line to a three stone design. For a warmer, romantic effect consider pairing the sapphire with small rose gold bezel set pink sapphires, the pink providing a soft complementary counterpoint to the vivid blue. For a pendant, a simple open back bezel will allow light to travel through the 5.04 carat oval, showcasing the mixed brilliant facets, or a pavé diamond bail will add whispering brilliance. Whether you prefer icy diamond accents, warm colored sapphires, or a minimalist metal embrace, The Natural Sapphire Company can design a custom piece that honors the stone origins, respects the craftsmanship that revealed its beauty, and places this exceptional Ceylon sapphire at the center of an heirloom.