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

There is a long and noble history that accompanies every sapphire from Ceylon, and this transparent bi color sapphire of 1.85 carats is no exception. Cut in a classic cushion outline with a mixed brilliant facet arrangement, and measuring 8.83 x 6.12 x 3.37 mm, this gem sits in the lineage of stones that have decorated crowns, talismans, and signet rings for centuries. Its medium color intensity evokes the natural, sun warmed hues that made Sri Lankan sapphires desirable to ancient traders and royal patrons, while its very slightly included clarity when viewed at eye level means the gem reads as clean and luminous to the wearer and observer alike. The excellent polish on each facet enhances its historic appeal, revealing the story of careful hand finishing rather than mechanical concealment, and the fact that this stone has undergone no enhancement preserves its original character and provenance. When you hold this gem you are holding more than color and carat, you are holding a piece of Ceylonese gem heritage, conserved and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company.

The reflective qualities of this bi color cushion are especially intriguing in comparison to other stones in its category, because it combines the scintillation of a brilliant cut with the broad color windows that give parti and bi color sapphires their personality. Corundum in general contributes a lively light return, and this mixed brilliant execution multiplies small pinpoint flashes across the table and crown while still allowing the yellow and subtle blue green zones to sing from different angles. Against single tone Ceylon blues, which often display a softer, velvety glow and deeper saturation, this bi color example offers a more theatrical interplay, a shifting dialogue between fire and hue that delights with motion. Compared to other gem species that collectors often consider alongside sapphires, such as spinel and tourmaline, this sapphire shows a unique balance of reflective punch and colorplay, because spinel while brilliant tends toward more uniform reflection and tourmaline favors depth of tone over lively scintillation. In stones with heavier inclusions or poorer polish, light is absorbed and diffusion kills contrast, but the clarity and polish of this sapphire allow crisp facet reflections that make the bi color transitions appear like brushstrokes of light, rather than muted bands.

For the connoisseur who values lineage and longevity, this sapphire is an ideal candidate for a setting designed to showcase both its history and its optics. A classic bezel or a delicate halo will frame the cushion shape in a way that honors its antique spirit, while an open gallery allows maximum light ingress to accentuate the mixed brilliant facets and their lively return. When compared to other bi color sapphires that may be less clean to the eye or more heavily treated, this untreated Ceylon stone offers an honest and enduring beauty that will age into an heirloom, carrying the story of origin and craft across generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in sourcing stones that combine natural provenance with superior cutting and finishing, and this 1.85 carat cushion bi color sapphire exemplifies that commitment. If you are seeking a gem that bridges the romance of antiquity with the optical performance expected by modern collectors, this sapphire delivers both, and it promises to remain as timeless as the traditions from which it came.