1.87 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Grey Star Sapphire Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pair of translucent grey star sapphires from Ceylon is an excellent example of classic asterism in naturally formed corundum, each stone cabochon cut to optimize the star and surface polish. The smaller stone weighs 0.81 carats and measures 5.93 x 4.33 x 3.00 mm, the larger stone weighs 1.06 carats and measures 6.07 x 4.86 x 3.46 mm, both oval in outline and exhibiting medium light color intensity with an excellent polish. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which is desirable in asteriated sapphires because the oriented rutile inclusions that produce the star do not significantly detract from visual appeal, they instead create a visible and centered asterism under direct light. These stones are unenhanced, a critical point for educated buyers, because no heat or diffusion treatments have been applied, preserving natural color, inclusions, and overall gem integrity. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance widely respected for producing star sapphires with pleasing tone and stable optical phenomena.

For the discerning buyer, the value proposition of this pair is rooted in provenance, treatment status, and cut quality, all of which influence long term desirability and resale potential. Sri Lankan star sapphires are historically sought after for their clean asterism and attractive body color, and an untreated pair with excellent polish is rarer than treated material. The cabochon profiles here are well proportioned to display a strong star while maintaining enough dome to protect the surface in wearable settings, making them ideal for matched earrings or a balanced pair in a bespoke piece. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates that inclusions do not interfere with the star, and the medium light color intensity supports a fine balance between contrast and translucency. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document these attributes to offer transparency for collectors and designers, and we can advise on orientation and mounting techniques that preserve and emphasize the asterism, as well as provide gemological reports on request. For clients seeking natural, untreated, and well matched star sapphires with credible origin, this pair represents both aesthetic charm and informed value.