7.95 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A legacy begins in the cool hills of Ceylon Sri Lanka where centuries of mining have yielded sapphires that have graced crowns and signet rings alike. This transparent 7.95 carat oval blue sapphire, measuring 13.11 x 10.22 x 7.12 mm, carries that history within its crystalline depths. Its mixed brilliant cut was chosen to honor both fire and color, balancing scintillation and saturation so that each facet works with light to reveal a vivid color intensity that seems to hold the ocean and the evening sky at once. Evaluated at eye level and described as eye clean, the stone presents an uncluttered window into its inner beauty, and an excellent polish gives each plane a mirror like finish that amplifies its timeless appeal. Heat treated in a manner consistent with traditional gem care, this sapphire reveals the best of its natural character while remaining true to the material that formed under ancient pressure and age.

The journey of this sapphire from mine to market is a story of stewardship and craft, a path that The Natural Sapphire Company guides with respect and knowledge. Miners in the Ceylon deposits first coaxed the rough crystal from gravelly streams and alluvial beds, then it passed to experienced sorters who recognized its potential and set it aside for lapidary artists. Expert cutters studied the rough shape and internal features, selecting a mixed brilliant cut to preserve weight and maximize the vivid hue. The cutting process removed only what was necessary, transforming the stone into its present oval form with precise faceting and a careful pavilion that contributes to its depth and brilliance. After heat treatment to gently enhance its blue, master polishers completed the work, producing the excellent polish you now see. At each stage, The Natural Sapphire Company documented provenance and quality, ensuring that the stone you view is not only beautiful but ethically sourced and accurately described.

For those who value tradition and legacy, this sapphire is ready to become an heirloom, a piece that will speak across generations about provenance, artistry, and timeless taste. Whether contemplated as the heart of a bespoke ring, a distinguished pendant, or a museum quality collection piece, this Ceylon blue sapphire carries with it a history of earth and hands, a bright and enduring chapter offered by The Natural Sapphire Company.