6.13 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 6.13 carat Ceylon blue sapphire, masterfully fashioned in an emerald cut, carries a calm authority that feels both ancient and immediate, like a seal from a royal archive or a window into a sailor s sky on a clear night, the step facets create broad luminous planes, the dimensions of 11.07 by 9.83 by 5.58 millimeters sit comfortably as a statement center, the stone is transparent and eye clean at face up inspection, its vivid color intensity is a hallmark of fine Ceylon material, the excellent polish allows the saturated cornflower to deepen and glow from within, the stone has been heat treated to reveal its full potential, a traditional and stable enhancement long practiced in the trade, with an origin in Sri Lanka this sapphire evokes centuries of reverence, from ancient trade routes and regal adornments to modern collections that prize provenance and permanence.

For a custom design that honors this gem s lineage while offering contemporary elegance, imagine this emerald cut sapphire set as a solitaire in a low profile platinum ring, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds that echo the sapphire s clean lines, this pairing enhances the stone s cool blue while adding a crisp, architectural halo of light, alternatively, set in warm 18 karat yellow gold with a subtle halo of rose cut diamonds, the contrast will bring forward the sapphire s richness, for a bolder color story consider small Ceylon sapphires or a trio setting with cushion cut emeralds for a heritage inspired palette, a delicate pave band of white diamonds or a split shank offers sparkle without overpowering the central stone, for non traditional pieces this sapphire becomes a striking pendant or signet, where brushed gold or satin finished platinum provides a timeless backdrop, at The Natural Sapphire Company our design atelier can show how paired accent stones, complementary metals, and classic settings can preserve the sapphire s historic character while crafting a piece meant to be worn and treasured for generations.