6.22 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional 6.22 carat cushion shape blue sapphire from Ceylon is a rare combination of size, clarity, and color that immediately sets it apart from most sapphires you will find on the market. Sourced and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this gem measures 11.62 by 8.58 by 6.79 mm, and it is transparent with a vivid color intensity that rivals the classic cornflower tones collectors prize. While many stones of comparable carat weight can look dull or murky when set, this sapphire maintains a lively saturation and even color distribution that makes it a natural focal point. Compared with mass market or lower grade material, which often sacrifices either size or color purity, this gem brings both to the table, offering clients a rare opportunity to secure a substantial stone that reads as both luxurious and remarkably true to what connoisseurs seek.

The mixed brilliant cut and cushion shape work together to elevate the stone’s visual performance, providing a balance of scintillation and depth that few single style cuts can equal. The mixed brilliant facet arrangement was chosen to maximize light return, producing flashes of white brilliance alongside deep blue flashes from the pavilion, and this gives the stone an animated presence on the finger or in a display. Compared to traditional step cut or poorly proportioned cushions that can appear lifeless or overly dark, this cutter has optimized angles and facet junctions, and the excellent polish further enhances each facet’s reflectivity. The result is a gem that behaves like a much more expensive piece under varied lighting conditions, standing out against other blue sapphires that lack the precision faceting or finishing to present such lively return and sparkle.

Clarity is another key advantage for this sapphire, it is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which translates to a clean visual appearance without the need for microscope scrutiny. Many stones in the market at this size exhibit more noticeable inclusions that distract from transparency or color depth, but this example retains both clarity and personality. The sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement in the trade that stabilizes and intensifies color, and in this case it has been applied in a way that preserves natural character and structure while amplifying the vivid blue that buyers desire. When compared with untreated material, which can be rarer and sometimes more expensive but often lacks the same visual consistency, this heat treated Ceylon piece offers a superior balance of beauty, availability, and value. Its origin in Sri Lanka adds provenance that collectors and designers recognize as traditionally associated with clean, lively blues, distinguishing it from stones that come from sources known for darker, more inky tones or heavier silk inclusions.

As a centerpiece, this sapphire performs exceptionally whether set alone as a statement ring, used as the heart of a bespoke pendant, or paired as the focal gem in a high end commission. Its substantial 6.22 carat weight produces presence without overwhelming design, and the cushion silhouette provides timeless elegance that complements both vintage inspired and contemporary settings. From a value perspective, this stone represents a strong proposition when compared with smaller, more included stones or with alternatives that command higher premiums for origin alone but do not match the combined attributes of size, clarity, cut, and polish seen here. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize transparency, documented origin, and careful disclosure of treatments, so you receive a sapphire that is both beautiful and honestly described. For clients seeking an unmistakable blue sapphire that will remain a focal point in any collection, this Ceylon cushion delivers exceptional cut, scintillation, and enduring appeal.