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

This striking transparent bi color sapphire presents itself with the calm authority of a storied gem. Weighing 1.69 carat, cut into an emerald shape and expertly faceted, it measures 7.37 by 5.37 by 4.30 millimeters. The stone offers a fascinating parti color effect, a deliberate marriage of deep blue and luminous golden green that shifts with the light and the angle of view. Clarity has been graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a characteristic that lends authenticity and depth without distracting from the gem s brilliance. Color intensity is described as intense, and the polish has been executed to an excellent standard, producing crisp facet junctions and lively internal reflections. This sapphire has been heat treated, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement that stabilizes color and clarifies tone, and its geological origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region celebrated for producing some of history s most desirable and characterful sapphires. At The Natural Sapphire Company we regard this stone as both a wearable treasure and a piece of natural history, its parti tones reminiscent of twilight skies and tropical light.

The lineage of Ceylon sapphires reads like a catalogue of royal commissions and nautical tales, and the emerald cut itself is an icon of refined restraint that dates back to classical gem cutting. Together these elements place this sapphire in a continuum that respects time honored aesthetics, yet offers contemporary versatility. Emerald cuts were historically favored for their broad step facets and open tables, qualities that communicate a gem s interior with honesty rather than dazzling distraction. That ethos complements the parti color nature of this sapphire, allowing the subtle gradient from gold to blue to be read like a landscape within the stone. In the hands of experienced cutters, facets become a language, and the very slightly included clarity elevates that language by creating internal character without compromising transparency. This combination of origin, cut, and finish situates the gem securely within a tradition of heirloom jewels, objects that acquire provenance and personality as they pass through generations.

When considering a custom piece, complementary gemstones and thoughtful metal choices can heighten the sapphire s natural poetry. A halo of fine white diamonds will create a luminous field that emphasizes both the blue and golden aspects, producing a contrast that reads as elegant and timeless. For a warmer palette, a row of golden yellow sapphires or citrines can be set to echo the central gold tones, while small chevron settings of green tsavorite garnets will harmonize with the stone s yellow green flashes, intensifying the sense of organic color transition. For those who prefer a bolder, more classical sentiment, pairing the parti sapphire with old mine or cushion cut diamonds will evoke the salons and drawing rooms of past centuries, a nod to antique sensibilities that remains perpetually fashionable. Metal choice will alter the story of the piece. Yellow gold will embrace the golden hues and create a vintage warmth, rose gold will introduce a romantic softness, and platinum or white gold will offer a cool, architectural contrast that brings forward the sapphire s blue facets and the brilliance of accent diamonds.

Designs that honor both tradition and personal narrative will best showcase this gem. A solitaire in a four or six prong setting will present the emerald cut face with dignity and clarity, suitable for those who value understatement and legacy. A three stone composition with tapered baguette diamonds or paired sapphires will tell a story of past, present and future, a design often chosen for engagement rings that are meant to endure. For a pendant intended to be worn close to the heart, a bezel setting with a delicate diamond halo will protect the gem while providing a framed window to its color play. Brooches and cufflinks, seldom reimagined in modern collections, can become intimate heirlooms when crafted around a parti sapphire, combining textured metalwork, hand engraving, and small accent stones to echo historical motifs. The exceptional polish of this particular stone invites open settings that reveal the facets to their fullest, but for everyday wear, subtle protection at the corners will ensure the gem remains secure through years of use.

Commissioning a bespoke piece through The Natural Sapphire Company allows you to craft an object that celebrates both the geological tale of the sapphire and the human story it will accompany. Our design consultants draw on gemological expertise, historical precedent, and workshop traditions to propose settings that enhance the stone s parti color dynamics and respect its clarity and cut. Whether you choose the glowing warmth of yellow gold with yellow sapphires and old mine diamonds, the refined contrast of platinum with a diamond halo, or a personalized arrangement that reflects family heritage, the result will be a jewel that reads as both ancient and immediate. This sapphire is not merely an accessory, it is a continuance of a lineage, a fragment of Ceylon s earth that can be shaped into an object of legacy. For those who value tradition, depth, and enduring beauty, it offers a rare opportunity to own a piece that will be as resonant in fifty years as it is today.