1.08 Ct. Bi Color Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.08 carat cushion shape bi color sapphire, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, presents a refined combination of size and optical character. The stone measures 5.75 by 5.08 by 3.31 mm, and it is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances faceted brilliance with a softly rounded silhouette. Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, and the gem is transparent with clean facet reflections and an excellent polish that maximizes light return. Color intensity is medium, and the sapphire displays genuine bi color character that ranges from a cool violet blue to a warm peach pink across the pavilion and crown surfaces. The origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, and there has been no enhancement, ensuring that the colors and clarity you see are natural to this sapphire. These measured qualities combine to make a gemstone that is both technically sound for use in fine jewelry, and visually distinctive for a custom design.

Visually, the stone offers a delicate interplay between the cooler violet blue tones and the warmer pink to peach hues, creating a subtle internal contrast that changes with viewing angle and light source. The mixed brilliant cut produces scintillation across the table while allowing color zones to remain legible, so the piece reads as lively and complex rather than flat. The excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions and a smooth surface that emphasizes transparency and internal depth. At this size and form, the sapphire exhibits a presence that is elegant on the finger and adaptable to a variety of settings. Because there has been no enhancement, the tactile and optical properties are stable under normal wear conditions, and the modest, very slightly included clarity grade means that any internal features are unobtrusive and add character rather than distraction.

When considering complementary gemstones and metals for a custom piece, the bi color nature of this sapphire opens a wide range of tasteful pairings. To accentuate the warm peach areas, consider combinations with warm metals such as rose gold, which will bring forward the pink and peach tones and create a harmonious, vintage inspired palette. To emphasize the cool violet blue aspects, white metals such as white gold or platinum provide a crisp, contemporary backdrop that highlights the blue spectrum. For side stones, small white diamonds are a classic choice that will add contrast and light without competing with the sapphire color story. If a colored contrast is desired, pair the center stone with soft pink morganite or pink spinel for continuity with the peach tones, or with small tanzanites or purple spinels to deepen the violet blue accents. For a symmetrical three stone design, rounded or cushion shaped side stones in lighter tones will support the central bi color effect, while tapered baguette diamonds will lend a clean, geometric counterpoint that keeps attention on the center gem. Consider settings that allow light to pass through the pavilion, such as minimal bezel or prong galleries, to preserve the transparent nature and color interplay of the stone. The sapphire is well suited to solitaire rings, three stone layouts, delicate halo compositions, and bespoke pendant designs, and our team at The Natural Sapphire Company can provide practical guidance on proportions and metal choices to ensure the final piece presents the bi color character to best effect.