6.23 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are searching for a single stone that resolves the questions of weight, color, clarity, and provenance in one confident answer, this Ceylon blue sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is designed to end your search. This transparent, emerald cut sapphire weighs 6.23 carats, and measures 11.58 by 7.79 by 6.71 millimeters, presenting a commanding presence while remaining classically elegant. Its shape and proportions have been chosen to maximize its stepped facet geometry, giving it a refined hall of mirrors effect that appeals to those who favor an understated type of brilliance over a blaze of scintillation. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is very very slightly included, ensuring the stone reads clean to the naked eye while retaining the natural character collectors value. The color intensity is described as intense, a signature trait of fine Ceylon sapphires, and the polish is excellent, which allows the surface to reflect light with a crisp, mirror like finish. Importantly, this sapphire is unenhanced, a true natural gem straight from Sri Lanka, offering honest beauty and enduring value.

How this sapphire performs under light is central to its appeal, and it performs beautifully in every environment you are likely to encounter. In direct daylight and open shade, the intense blue takes on a luminous, velvety depth, with the emerald cut facets creating broad, even flashes that read as a rich cornflower to royal blue depending on the angle. Under warm incandescent light, or candlelight, the stone becomes more intimate and sensuous, the color warming slightly while deepening toward a midnight blue that rewards close viewing. Under cooler LED and fluorescent lighting, the step facets articulate crisp planes of blue and near neutral reflections, revealing internal layers of tone and giving a modern, lively face. When placed under a focused spotlight or gallery light, the depth and polish conspire to produce clean, architectural reflections that emphasize the stone’s cut quality and the symmetry of its facets. The balance between transparency and intense color means that you will enjoy both the stone’s surface luster and its internal depth, with polish and facet junctions that return light evenly rather than scattering it, so the sapphire reads as both bright and rich in tone.

For those seeking an engagement center stone that will sit beautifully in a cherished setting, or a collector who wants a textbook example of fine Ceylon material, the physical attributes of this gem make it exceptionally versatile. The emerald cut lends itself to classic, artful settings, pairing especially well with a sleek platinum or white gold cathedral for a modern, architectural look, or with warm yellow gold to accentuate the stone’s richer undertones. Its length and width are generous enough to command presence in a solitaire or three stone design, and the 6.71 millimeter depth gives the stone enough mass to wear comfortably with a sense of substance without becoming unwieldy. Because sapphire ranks nine on the Mohs hardness scale, it is well suited to daily wear for an engagement ring, locking down longevity while delivering ongoing beauty. The fact that this stone is unenhanced adds another layer of reassurance, it is a natural expression of Ceylon geology, and for collectors that preference for natural state over treated material often translates into higher desirability and long term value.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we know that choosing a stone is about more than measurements and grades, it is about matching a jewel to the story you intend to tell. This 6.23 carat emerald cut Ceylon sapphire answers the needs of clients who want a significant, wearable stone with honest provenance, high clarity at eye level, and an intense, natural color that performs beautifully under every type of light. Our gem specialists can advise on settings that will emphasize the stone’s hall of mirrors effect or maximize face up color depending on your taste, and we can provide detailed imagery and viewing options so you can experience how the sapphire behaves in daylight, warm lamp light, and display lighting. Choosing this sapphire means choosing a stone that will become a daily companion for moments large and small, a collector piece that communicates refined taste, and a center stone that brings a ring to life with elegant, dependable optical personality. If your search has been for a single, definitive sapphire, this gem from The Natural Sapphire Company is poised to be your answer.