9.63 Ct. Blue Sapphire Crystal from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This listing describes a single translucent blue sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka, weighing 9.63 carats, with dimensions of 17.36 x 6.81 x 4.81 millimeters. The stone is cut in a rough crystal style that preserves much of the natural termination and elongated profile of the original crystal. The color is a very light blue with low to very light color intensity, producing an airy, pale appearance that is distinctive among Ceylon sapphires. The clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the surface finish shows an excellent polish on the seated facets and natural planes. This sapphire is untreated, no enhancement, and offered by The Natural Sapphire Company as a natural specimen suitable for a variety of bespoke settings and for collectors who favor minimally altered stones.

Visually the sapphire presents a soft, cool blue that shifts subtly with changes in light and viewing angle. The translucency allows light to pass through the body of the stone while also permitting internal features to contribute to the gem presence. The rough crystal cut affords a combination of polished facet planes and natural faces, which together create a textured optical effect. Because the stone is elongated in profile, it reads slightly different when set vertically or horizontally, and it responds well to settings that allow light access from multiple angles. The excellent polish enhances the stone surface, providing clean reflections on the finished facets while maintaining the organic geometry of the crystal.

Internal features serve as the sapphire signature, and in this specimen those inclusions contribute materially to the gem character. Fine needlelike silk and small crystal inclusions are present, along with isolated mineral attachments and vestiges of natural growth zoning. A few tiny surface reaching features and color concentrations are visible on close inspection, consistent with the very slightly included clarity grade at eye level. These inclusions are not flaws in the conventional sense, they are reliable fingerprints of the stone formation environment. They assist gemologists in determining provenance and in confirming that the stone is unheated, and they imbue each piece with a natural individuality that cannot be replicated in synthetics or heavily treated material.

For design and setting considerations the elongated proportions and uneven crystal outline favor bespoke approaches that respect the rough crystal aesthetic. The stone measures 17.36 x 6.81 x 4.81 millimeters, making it well suited to an east west ring, an elongated pendant, or a custom ear cuff where the natural shape becomes the focal element. The very light blue body color pairs harmoniously with light metal tones or with complementary stones. One thoughtful pairing is with White Opal, a type of opal characterized by a pale to milky body color that can display subtle flashes of play of color. White Opal complements the sapphire by providing a soft, diffused contrast that accentuates the sapphire translucency without overpowering the delicate blue. When mounted together, the White Opal can enhance the overall palette while maintaining a subdued, refined look.

Care and provenance notes are important for long term enjoyment and value. Sapphire ranks high on the Mohs scale, offering excellent durability for everyday wear, but the presence of natural inclusions and surface reaching features suggests that gentle handling is advisable. Cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush is appropriate, and if the setting work or heavy soiling requires further attention, professional cleaning is recommended rather than home ultrasonic methods, because inclusions and mineral attachments can occasionally react to aggressive mechanical cleaning. The stone is documented as originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka and is sold with full disclosure of its no enhancement status. For additional imagery, mounting recommendations, or certification details please contact The Natural Sapphire Company.