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

On a remote hillside in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where monsoon rains feed emerald paddy fields and ancient rock folds cradle hidden pockets of corundum, our scouts discovered a striking rough crystal that would become an exceptional bi color parti sapphire. In the light of an early morning, the stone revealed a rare transparency and a distinct banding of color that whispered of two worlds in one gem, a soft cool tone merging into a deeper blue. This 1.16 carat treasure was carefully extracted by experienced hands trained to minimize disturbance to the earth and to preserve the integrity of each find. Once removed from the matrix, the rough was catalogued and measured, its dimensions recorded precisely at 6.00 x 5.42 x 3.29 mm, and it was set aside for a path reserved only for stones with true character. From the first glance the potential for a bespoke emerald cut became clear, a shape that would both honor the sapphires natural personality and reveal a calm, architectural beauty rarely seen in parti stones.

The journey from rough to finished gem was executed in a small atelier where master cutters, with decades of experience working with Ceylon sapphires, applied their skill to a singular purpose, to reveal the stone hidden within without altering its natural story. The cutter chose a faceted emerald cut to emphasize the stones linear color zoning, and every facet was planned to preserve the weight and to maximize light return. Under their careful hands the sapphire achieved an excellent polish, its facets crisp and mirror like, allowing the bi color interplay to read with clarity and depth. The clarity was evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, a grade that speaks to the gems natural origin and to the way small internal features can enhance character rather than detract from it. With a medium color intensity that is balanced and sophisticated, and with no enhancement of any kind, this sapphire remains wholly natural, an authentic expression of Ceylon geology and craftsmanship. The Natural Sapphire Company oversaw every step, confirming provenance and ensuring that this gem meets the highest expectations for transparency, cut quality, and ethical sourcing.

Now offered as a single, unmistakable specimen, this emerald cut parti sapphire arrives as a private discovery for the discerning collector who seeks something singular, not a run of identical pieces. Pieces like this are not reproduced, they are discovered, and ownership confers membership in a very small circle of connoisseurs who appreciate the rarity of an untreated, finely cut, transparent bi color sapphire. Imagine this stone set in a bespoke commission, the long clean lines of the emerald cut complemented by a minimal platinum bezel, or used as the centerpiece of a custom ring designed to display the subtle shift of tone as it moves against light and skin. The Natural Sapphire Company will personally assist in the selection of mounting and design, offering private viewing and dedicated attention to ensure the finished piece becomes an heirloom. For the collector who values provenance, natural beauty, and the quiet prestige of owning a one of a kind gemstone, this 1.16 carat sapphire from Ceylon stands apart, ready to begin its next chapter in the hands of someone who understands that true rarity is not mass produced, it is discovered and cherished.