5.14 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional blue sapphire arrives from the storied mines of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this transparent 5.14 carat oval sapphire measures 11.25 by 8.73 by 6.99 mm, and bears a mixed brilliant cut that harmonizes classic proportion with modern light performance, the stone is graded eye clean at typical eye level, showing no visible inclusions that distract from its depth, its color intensity is vivid, and the polish is excellent, an enhancement by heat treatment has been applied, a common and stable practice that brings out the optimum tone and saturation without compromising the integrity of the gem, every facet has been carefully shaped to deliver maximum return of light, and because pieces of this size and quality from Ceylon are scarce, this sapphire belongs to a select circle of collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate provenance, craftsmanship, and the subtle magic of an old world origin combined with contemporary cutting artistry.

When you compare this Ceylon sapphire to more common gemstones, its brilliance and personality become immediately apparent, blue topaz often offers a bright electric blue that is accessible and pretty, but it lacks the complex depth and internal reflections that characterize high grade sapphires, aquamarine reads as pale and watery next to this vivid stone, tanzanite can show attractive flashes and a velvet blue violet hue, yet it is softer and often pleochroic, changing color when viewed from different angles, by contrast this mixed brilliant cut Ceylon sapphire leverages both strong saturation and energetic facet brilliance, the refractive behavior of corundum paired with a careful pavilion and crown design produces scintillation and contrast that make the color feel alive, the visual effect is less flat and more three dimensional than most commercially available blues, and because this stone is eye clean, light travels and returns with exceptional clarity, the result is a gem that reads as simultaneously deep and luminous, rare in the marketplace for its blend of intense, pure blue, clean field, and lively fire.

This sapphire is more than a gem, it is a legacy piece, at 5.14 carats it commands center stage in any bespoke setting, whether you imagine a minimal solitaire in platinum that emphasizes the stone as an object of pure color, a halo that gives modern brilliance while preserving the sapphire as the star, or a vintage inspired mount that plays up its Ceylon lineage, The Natural Sapphire Company will guide you through every choice, our experts can advise on complementary metals, prong style, and proportion so the final creation reflects your personal taste and the gems inherent strengths, photographs show the true scale on a finger, and you will see how this oval shape sits with elegance and presence, availability of sapphires with this combination of size, vivid Ceylon color, mixed brilliant cutting, eye clean clarity, and excellent polish is exceedingly limited, owning it places you among an exclusive few, if you seek a distinctive heirloom that will draw notice for its color, craftsmanship, and origin, this sapphire is a rare offering, contact The Natural Sapphire Company to explore bespoke mounting options, certification details, and secure this singular gem for your collection.