6.01 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 6.01 carat oval blue sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka is a rare combination of size, clarity, and color that immediately sets it apart from the more common stones offered on the market, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we see how few sapphires in this weight range retain such vivid life and useful proportion. Many sellers offer smaller stones that can appear lost in a setting, or larger stones that lack the clean transparency that allows color and brilliance to read boldly. This sapphire measures 12.30 x 9.22 x 6.53 mm, a dimension that reads large on the hand without overwhelming classic ring proportions, and its mixed brilliant cut is chosen to maximize fire and scintillation in a pavilion that returns light with animated sparkle. Compared to deeper inky blues or very dark stones that can appear flat in certain lights, this medium intense blue offers a lively, cornflower influenced tone that reads beautifully in daylight and under artificial light, providing a presence that is both elegant and unmistakable.

Clarity matters more as a stone grows, because inclusions that are insignificant in a small gem become distracting in a statement piece. This sapphire is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning that to the naked eye it appears essentially clean, while still retaining natural character when examined under magnification. That clarity, paired with the mixed brilliant cutting style, gives the gem a level of brilliance and visual depth that many alternate market options simply cannot match without significant premium. The excellent polish further elevates light return, so faceted planes flash and pivot with each movement, producing the showpiece effect you want in a solitaire ring, a bold pendant, or a cocktail brooch. Where some sapphires of similar color are cut to conserve weight and end up with muted luster, this gem is cut to perform, offering a lively play between surface shine and internal brilliance that reads as intentional craftsmanship rather than compromise.

Value wise this sapphire represents a thoughtful alternative to both extremely rare and very expensive origins and to mass market stones that sacrifice optical quality for price. Heat treated enhancement is disclosed, and it is the standard, stable, and widely accepted method of bringing out the best in Ceylon material without altering the inherent character of the gem. The medium intense color and the eye friendly clarity at a generous 6.01 carat weight provide a balance of rarity and wearability that many buyers find preferable to smaller stones that cost nearly as much per carat, or exotic provenance stones that come with a steep premium for only marginal visual difference. From The Natural Sapphire Company you receive not only the gem but the assurance that its origin, dimensions, cut, and finish are described honestly, and that the stone was selected for its ability to read as a statement piece in real world wear. If you are deciding between a high impact center stone and a more conservative option, this Ceylon oval delivers the drama of a larger sapphire while maintaining clarity and light performance that will make a ring or pendant stand out for years to come.