7.46 Ct. Grey Cabochon Sapphire from Burma (Myanmar)

There are gemstones that speak of a place and a people, and there are gemstones that seem to carry time within their very heart, and this semi translucent grey sapphire of 7.46 carats is one of those quiet treasures. Hailing from Burma, Myanmar, a region long celebrated for producing some of the most storied sapphires in history, this fancy shaped gem reconnects the present with a legacy of royal adornment and sacred jewelry. At 13.67 by 12.25 by 3.49 millimeters it sits in a comfortable scale for a distinctive center stone, and the cabochon cut emphasizes a soft, inner glow rather than brilliance, a look that has been prized by connoisseurs for centuries for its meditative and classical beauty. The Natural Sapphire Company is pleased to present this stone to collectors and design seekers who value the lineage of gem cutting and the unhurried elegance of an unfaceted surface, where light pools and moves like memory across the gem rather than fracturing into flash.

As you examine this sapphire you will notice a medium intense grey tone that speaks of restraint and depth, a color that pairs effortlessly with warm gold or cool platinum and that complements both period inspired settings and modern minimalist designs. The clarity graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level reveals natural internal character rather than detracting from the stone, and those internal features provide a map of the stones growth and genesis deep within the earth. The polish has been finished to an excellent degree, so the surface reads clean and tactile under touch, and the decision to leave the sapphire untreated, with no enhancement, preserves the integrity and rarity of its natural state. These qualities make it especially desirable for collectors who prize provenance and authenticity, and for jewelers who wish to craft pieces that will age like heirlooms rather than fashion statements. The subtle inclusions and occasional golden highlights that can be observed within the cabochon create an almost emblematic pattern, a reminder that natural gems are archives of geological time.

For those who imagine this stone set into a piece that will be worn and loved for decades, there are many directions that honor its history and visual poetry. A low profile bezel will protect the soft cabochon surface while lending the piece a classical silhouette, a period influenced setting with engraved shoulders will anchor the sapphire in a narrative of tradition, and a simple solitaire pendant will allow the stone to read as a contemplative focal point worn close to the heart. Because the stone is natural, untreated, and of Burmese origin, it carries both the romanticism of distant mining traditions and the assurance of authenticity that discerning clients require. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can assist with custom design, advising on metal choice and setting style to balance durability and aesthetics, and we can provide detailed imagery and consultation so that you may see how the dimensions and the cabochon profile will sit in the intended setting. If you seek a piece that will become part of a family story, or a central gem that speaks softly of heritage and quiet luxury, this 7.46 carat grey sapphire from Burma will answer with the kind of timeless presence that endures. Please contact us for further details, to request additional images, or to discuss how this sapphire might be transformed into an enduring work of wearable history.