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

One beautiful transparent 1.06 carat oval shape bi color parti sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka, measuring 6.48 by 5.06 by 4.12 millimeters, presents a rare combination of color and clarity that stands apart from many commercial gems on the market. The mixed brilliant faceted cutting style maximizes both scintillation and color play, while an excellent polish brings crisp brightness to every facet. This sapphire is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which in practical terms means an eye clean appearance that allows the stone to read with clean depth and sparkle in everyday wear. With medium color intensity and no enhancement, this stone retains a natural, authentic appeal that collectors and bespoke jewelry clients value highly, because untreated Ceylon parti sapphires show a purity and character that heat treated or otherwise enhanced stones cannot replicate. Compared with many mass market sapphires that are routinely heat treated to normalize color, this untreated specimen offers provenance and personality, and it carries the distinguished name The Natural Sapphire Company to assure buyers of genuine origin and responsible sourcing.

In the current market, many buyers must choose between flashy but enhanced stones, or smaller untreated stones with muted color. This 1.06 carat oval strikes a superior balance, offering a lively medium intensity that changes with angle and light, rather than a single flat tone. The mixed brilliant cut is superior to many standard step or shallow commercial cuts because it preserves both fire and color zoning, the result being a gem that looks larger and more lively than its weight alone would suggest. Its excellent polish and thoughtful proportions enhance brilliance and return light efficiently, which means that set in jewelry this sapphire will exhibit a lively face up presence unlike poorly cut alternatives. Compared to other popular colored gems used in fine jewelry, this sapphire has the advantage of superior hardness and durability, making it an excellent choice for daily wear pieces such as engagement rings, while its parti coloration offers a uniqueness that cannot be replicated by uniform blue or pink sapphires. The fact that it is unenhanced and from Sri Lanka adds collectible value, and for clients who care about long term value, rarity, and the story behind the gem, this sapphire provides a compelling proposition.

Because of its oval shape, balanced dimensions, and lively mixed brilliant faceting, this sapphire adapts beautifully to a wide variety of custom settings, giving designers and clients flexibility that many stones do not permit. In a solitaire prong setting the stone will show maximum brilliance and color shift, ideal for clients who want the sapphire to be the sole focus. A halo of fine melee diamonds will accentuate the stone's fire and can make the center appear larger, while a three stone design pairs it with side stones to emphasize its unique color dynamics. For everyday practicality, a bezel or low profile setting protects the girdle and suits active wearers, whereas a cathedral or split shank setting creates a more elevated, dramatic presentation for formal pieces. The sapphire also translates beautifully into matched earrings, a pendant, or bespoke men’s pieces such as cufflinks and signet accents, and it pairs particularly well with warm metals like yellow or rose gold that enhance its golden green flashes, or with white metals such as platinum and white gold for a modern, contrast rich look. The depth and proportions make it suitable for both delicate, feminine designs and bold, architectural settings, and our team at The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on prong count, head height, and complementary stones to ensure the final piece showcases the parti coloration at its best. If you are considering a custom engagement ring, an heirloom remake, or a one of a kind statement piece, this untreated Ceylon parti sapphire is an exceptional starting point, and we are ready to help you design a setting that elevates its natural beauty into a wearable work of art.