0.77 Ct. Bi Color / Parti Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the riverbeds and ancient alluvial plains of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, comes a story that has been told for centuries, a story of earth and time that we at The Natural Sapphire Company are honored to carry forward. This is more than a single gem, it is a continuation of a long tradition in which sapphires were prized not only for their beauty, but also for their place in ritual, in royal adornment, and in personal amulets of protection. Generations of island miners and lapidaries learned to read the subtle signs in the soil and rock, following veins and channels where corundum slumbered. The particular energies of Sri Lankan sapphires earned them reputations as stones of wisdom and calm, set into brooches and crowns, given as tokens at weddings, and used by those seeking clarity of mind. As you consider this cushion shaped bi color and parti sapphire, imagine those first hands that felt its roughness, the sunlight on the wet gravel, and the quiet confidence of a gem that has been valued the world over for its natural provenance.

The transformation from raw crystal to a refined jewel is where nature and human craft meet, and this sapphire has been guided through that passage with care. This gem weighs 0.77 carat, and it measures 6.23 x 4.21 x 3.23 mm, a compact yet expressive size that translates beautifully into both classic and modern settings. Faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, the cutter balanced facet placement to reveal the bi color nature, allowing the lighter and cooler tones to interplay with a whisper of deeper hue when the light moves. The cushion shape gives the stone a gentle, vintage silhouette, while the mixed brilliant faceting brings a lively dispersion and sparkle. The stone is transparent, with a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning it holds up to close inspection while maintaining the natural character that collectors and connoisseurs cherish. The polish is excellent, a final caress that allows the stone to sing with every turn.

What makes this particular sapphire especially prized is its untouched status, it has received no enhancement, leaving the colors and internal life entirely of natural origin. The light color intensity gives the gem an air of refinement and versatility, ready to accompany daywear and evening elegance alike. Parti and bi color sapphires carry a unique emotional resonance in cultural contexts, often symbolizing balance, transition, and the coexistence of different qualities within a single form, much like the traditions that paired sapphires with ceremonial garments to reflect both power and humility. In practical terms, the moderate size and excellent cut mean that this sapphire will sit securely in a ring or pendant, catching light from many directions, while the mixed brilliant facets emphasize fire and scintillation. For those who prize ethical sourcing and the story behind a gem, the Sri Lankan origin and the lack of heat or other enhancements are assurances that the jewel in your hands retains the honesty of its geological and human history.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we steward each piece with a reverence for that history, pairing modern gemological rigor with an understanding of the cultural contexts that made these stones so revered. This cushion shaped bi color and parti sapphire, 0.77 carat, 6.23 x 4.21 x 3.23 mm, faceted in a mixed brilliant cut, transparent, very very slightly included at eye level, light in color intensity, with excellent polish, no enhancement, and origin Ceylon Sri Lanka, invites you to be part of its next chapter. Imagine setting it into a ring that will become a family heirloom, or into a pendant that marks a life transition. We can advise on settings that protect the stone and showcase its dual tones, and we can provide documentation of origin and treatment to accompany your purchase. Owning this sapphire is to hold a piece of Ceylonese earth and centuries of human craft, a small, luminous bridge between the past and your own personal story.