5.60 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient alluvial terraces of Ceylon to the light of a modern display case, this stone has a story that begins in the earth and continues in the hands of artisans and collectors. In a riverbed where generations of miners have patiently worked, a single rough crystal formed over millions of years, fed by the slow chemistry of the land and the heat of the planet. That rough was recognized for its potential, and after careful selection it was sent for rigorous evaluation and C.Dunaigre certification. The result is one transparent, Blue, C.Dunaigre certified sapphire weighing 5.60 carat, cut into a classic cushion shape with a mixed brilliant facet arrangement, with measurements of 11.02 x 8.85 x 5.54 mm. Its clarity grade is very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, and the stone exhibits a vivid color intensity with an excellent polish. The stone was responsibly heat treated to bring out its full blue soul, a standard enhancement that stabilizes and intensifies color while honoring the gemmaker's craft.

The heart of this sapphire is its color, a rich, bold blue that reads as both quiet authority and immediate presence. When seen in daylight the stone opens into deep, saturated tones with flashes of lighter cornflower blue, and under lamp light the mixed brilliant cut facets scatter fire and return a living, breathing shimmer. This blue is a symbol of personal power and distinction, a color that historically has been associated with wisdom, nobility, and protection in Sri Lankan culture and beyond. In the hands of a lapidary, the cushion silhouette softens the geometry, while the mixed brilliant cutting strategy balances scintillation with broad flashes of color, allowing the sapphire to act like a small ocean captured in faceted form. The excellent polish creates a mirror like surface that invites the eye to dwell, to explore internal features and the way light travels through the stone, confirming its transparency and the careful attention given to every facet.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we steward gems from mine to jewelry with respect for place, people, and craft, and this sapphire exemplifies that approach. Once cut and certified, the stone was reviewed and photographed from multiple angles so that its true presence can be appreciated before a jeweler sets it into a bespoke piece. On the hand the cushion shape sits with graceful authority, large enough to command attention at 5.60 carat, yet refined in proportion so that the wearer can move through life with ease and assuredness. Whether mounted as a signature ring, a solitary pendant, or a treasured heirloom, this sapphire becomes a personal emblem, a daily reminder of individuality and inner strength. For collectors and connoisseurs who prize origin and pedigree, the Ceylon provenance combined with C.Dunaigre certification and the provenance practices of The Natural Sapphire Company create a narrative you can hold, wear, and pass forward. If you seek a gem that speaks of deep geological time, careful human hands, and a bold, dignified color that symbolizes power and distinction, this sapphire is prepared to begin its next chapter with you.