20.90 Ct. Blue Cabochon Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that speak of empires and voyages, and then there is this extraordinary Ceylon sapphire, a jewel that seems to carry the calm of the Indian Ocean and the patience of centuries within its depths. From the storied mines of Sri Lanka, a land that has supplied monarchs and collectors for millennia, comes a transparent blue sapphire weighing 20.90 carats, oval in shape, with precise dimensions of 17.91 x 11.27 x 9.36 mm. This stone has been fashioned as a cabochon, a classical cut that predates modern faceting and honors the smooth curvature and internal glow of the gem. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand the power of provenance, and this unheated Ceylon sapphire represents a lineage of craftsmanship and natural beauty that feels both ancient and enduring. The cabochon form invites a contemplative gaze, as the light moves over the surface and reveals layers of blue that suggest oceanic depths and the quiet authority of a jewel made by the earth over countless years.

The sensory experience of this sapphire is immediate, the color intensity genuinely intense, a deep blue that remains luminous without relying on artificial enhancement. The clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a mark of authenticity and natural character that collectors and connoisseurs prize, and the gem bears an excellent polish that gives it a satiny sheen and a tactile softness that is impossible to ignore. The absence of treatment is particularly significant in the history of sapphires, because for centuries natural and unenhanced stones were the only ones to be prized by royalty and clergy alike. This sapphire, unheated and unaltered, carries that same status, a rare combination of size, color intensity, and untreated origin that few stones can match. The cabochon cut amplifies this heritage, reflecting the way ancient lapidaries shaped gems for signet rings, devotional objects, and crown jewels, where the surface and the inner glow mattered more than brilliance alone.

Owning this sapphire is an invitation to join a tradition that values legacy over novelty, and to create an heirloom that will be treasured for generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we offer guidance on settings that complement the cabochon silhouette, from classic collet mounts that celebrate the gem as a solitary emblem, to bespoke designs that place it at the center of a pendant or brooch intended to be passed down. We also provide full documentation and expert evaluation so you can be confident in the stone's origin, its 20.90 carat presence, its precise 17.91 x 11.27 x 9.36 mm proportions, its cabochon form, its very slightly included clarity at eye level, its intense color intensity, and its excellent polish, all with no enhancement. This sapphire is more than a gem, it is a conversation between past and future, an artifact of the earth that invites careful maintenance yet rewards the wearer with an instant sense of history and dignity. For those who seek a gem with provenance, character, and a timeless silhouette, this Ceylon cabochon represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of the old world reimagined for the life you will pass on.