6.01 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine holding a deep ocean of color in the palm of your hand, a stone that seems to breathe royal blue light into every moment it touches, this is the feeling you get with this exceptional 6.01 carat cushion shape blue sapphire from Ceylon, offered with pride by The Natural Sapphire Company. Measuring 10.60 by 10.19 by 5.28 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, this sapphire displays a vivid intensity of blue that draws the eye and holds it. Its transparency and very very slightly included clarity when viewed at eye level ensure that light passes through the pavilion and crown with remarkable fire and depth, while the warm history of Ceylon origins gives it a story as luminous as its color. Heat treated to enhance stability and saturation, this gem is cut to precise proportions that maximize brilliance and present a velvet blue that feels both modern and timeless, perfect for a moment you want to mark forever.

When you picture this sapphire set into a custom piece, imagine how complementary gems can elevate its blue into a narrative of romance and celebration. A classic route is a diamond halo and tapered baguette shoulders in platinum, where icy white diamonds will act like scattered starlight around the vivid blue, increasing perceived size and creating a luminous contrast that makes the sapphire sing at every turn. For a softer, warmer expression, surround the center with small champagne diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold, the golden glow embracing the blue like sunlight over a deep lagoon, ideal for an anniversary gift that whispers both luxury and intimacy. If you prefer color play, pair the centre sapphire with two smaller Ceylon or Kashmir sapphires in a three stone design, one on each side, using slightly lighter blue stones to create a graduated ocean effect, or set delicate green tsavorites or emeralds alongside for a regal palette that evokes peacock splendour and creates a striking contrast. For a romantic and unexpected touch, consider flanking the sapphire with tiny pink padparadscha sapphires, their warm blush bringing out nuances in the blue and turning the ring into an heirloom piece that tells a layered love story.

Design decisions such as metal, setting height, and accent stone size will shape the emotion the piece communicates, and I love helping clients choose combinations that will become daily reminders of joy. For someone seeking bold elegance, picture a substantial solitaire ring, bezel or low prong set, letting the cushion silhouette rest close to the finger, the 10.60 by 10.19 millimeter profile reading with authority and confidence. Add a thin pavé diamond band for sparkle that complements without overshadowing the main gem. If you want timeless drama, commission a three stone ring with two 0.75 carat tapered baguette diamonds set east west, their clean lines framing the cushion sapphire and lending the composition a cinematic quality. For necklaces or pendants, a halo of sixty to seventy 0.01 to 0.02 carat diamonds will create a luminous frame, while a pair of matched cushion earrings with small diamond surrounds will become the finishing touch to any celebratory outfit. For those who cherish symbolism, a custom cluster setting that includes a small heirloom diamond or a birthstone set on the reverse gallery creates a secret language between giver and recipient.

Beyond the visual, this sapphire promises durability and lifelong companionship, sapphires rank nine on the Mohs scale which means daily wear is effortless and enduring, perfect for an engagement ring or a cherished everyday piece. At The Natural Sapphire Company we treat each commission as a human story, and this 6.01 carat Ceylon cushion sapphire has the character to become the heart of a family treasure, a thank you gift that becomes a memory, or a declaration of love that will be remembered for generations. If you imagine a particular style, metal, or gemstone combination, I would be delighted to walk you through sketches, metal samples, and stone pairings, and to help you create a custom design that reflects the depth of feeling this sapphire evokes. There is something profoundly joyful about giving a gem that sparkles with both natural history and modern craftsmanship, and this sapphire is poised to transform the moment you choose to celebrate into a lasting story of beauty.