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

This gemstone began its journey in the mineral rich gravels of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where generations of small scale miners work sensitive alluvial deposits to recover fine sapphire crystals, the crystal that would become this sapphire was recovered as a transparent rough exhibiting distinct color zoning, the presence of both golden yellow and steel blue tones suggested a bi color personality worthy of careful study, material of this quality is uncommon and was selected for further evaluation by our sourcing team at The Natural Sapphire Company, from the earliest moment the focus was on ethical retrieval and documentation, each parcel is traced through a chain of custody that respects local communities and environmental stewardship, the rough was transported under secure conditions to our cutting partners where an initial assessment confirmed the potential for a well proportioned emerald cut.

The decision to fashion this crystal as an emerald cut was technical and aesthetic, emerald cuts are ideal for step facets that emphasize clarity and linear color transitions, the lapidary oriented the pavilion and table to align the natural color zoning with the long axis, this produced the striking parallel bands of blue and yellow that define this stone, the final gem weighs 1.18 carats and measures 7.12 x 4.28 x 3.41 mm, the shape is emerald cut, clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, color intensity is medium, the polish is excellent, examination in controlled lighting revealed no indications of heat treatment or other enhancements, the stone is fully natural and unenhanced, the combination of transparency, controlled cutting, and an eye clean clarity grade allows the bi color character to be read clearly across the step facets, the emerald cut also provides stability for setting, and a restrained elegance that complements the stone rather than competing with it, technical documentation and imagery were produced at multiple angles to show the bi color distribution and to provide accurate visual references for potential settings.

After cutting the stone underwent independent assessment and certification, a GIC certificate accompanies this sapphire, the report confirms the bi color nature, the absence of enhancements, and documents the origin as Ceylon, Sri Lanka, certification provides the precise measurements and weight, and it records the grading observations that support its market representation, at The Natural Sapphire Company we integrate that certification into a broader provenance narrative that includes sourcing records and cutting notes, the certified gemstone then entered our curated inventory where it was photographed on hand for scale, the imagery demonstrates how the stone reads in practical wear and assists designers and clients in choosing complementary mountings, for durability and daily wear a bezel or secure four prong setting is recommended, routine care consists of a soft brush, mild detergent, and warm water, avoid sudden thermal shock and abrasive cleaners, the natural chemistry of sapphire makes it resilient, however the step facets and polish respond best to gentle handling.

This stone is presented with full technical transparency, the journey from mine to market is documented, the weight of 1.18 carats, the dimensions 7.12 x 4.28 x 3.41 mm, the emerald cut shape, the eye clean clarity grade, the medium color intensity, the excellent polish, the lack of enhancement, and the origin Ceylon Sri Lanka are all recorded and available for review, collectors and designers who value unenhanced material will find this bi color sapphire notable for its clear dichroic display and its provenance, The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the veracity of the documentation and the ethical sourcing practices that accompanied this stone from its recovery to certification and presentation, additional information on the gemological report and options for bespoke settings can be provided upon request, we are prepared to supply the full certification record and high resolution imagery for professional evaluation.