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

This GIA certified, transparent, bi color violet blue sapphire weighs 3.93 carats and presents an elegant oval shape measuring 10.04 x 8.22 x 5.54 mm. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, this gemstone combines the scintillation of brilliant facets with the depth retention of pavilion facet architecture, producing lively sparkle alongside a focused color window. The clarity is graded as eye clean at typical viewing distances, meaning no inclusions are visible to the naked eye, a trait that materially enhances both visual appeal and market value for collectors and connoisseurs. With medium color intensity and an unheated enhancement status, this natural Ceylon Sri Lanka sapphire exemplifies the characteristics that educated buyers prize. The excellent polish further improves light return and allows the violet blue tones to resolve with crisp facet delineation. GIA certification provides third party verification of weight, shape, clarity observation, and the absence of heat treatment, creating provenance and confidence that support long term rarity and investment value. At just under 4 carats, this stone occupies a scarcity band where size, color and unenhanced origin converge, making it attractive for both high quality jewelry and for collectors who prioritize natural material integrity.

For custom work, this sapphire adapts beautifully to a variety of design languages and complementary stones. Set in platinum or white gold, a tight halo of fine cut white diamonds will amplify its brilliance and provide a cool neutral frame that intensifies the violet component, ideal for classic engagement rings. For designers seeking warmth, a yellow gold or rose gold setting will coax the blue toward a richer violet, and pairing with small padparadscha or pink sapphires creates an elegant, tonal gradient that highlights the bi color nature. The mixed brilliant cut center pairs especially well with step cut side stones, such as tapered baguettes, which offer a contrast in light behavior and emphasize the center gem size. For a more artisanal look, scattered melee in alternating colors, or small green tsavorite accents, can create lively color harmony and modern contrast. Practical notes for fabrication include allowing a seat for the 10.04 x 8.22 mm oval footprint and choosing a setting that maximizes table exposure to showcase the eye clean clarity and the excellent polish. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can tailor designs that respect the gem s natural properties while creating pieces that appeal to discerning and educated buyers.