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0.73 Ct. Grey Star Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Item ID: | S3000 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 4.88 Width: 3.95 Height: 3.61 |
Weight: | 0.73 Ct. |
Color: help | Grey |
Color intensity: help | Very Light |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $40 |
In the heart of the lush tropical landscape of Sri Lanka, where the lush foliage dances in the warm monsoonal breezes, lies a mystical terrain bestowed with a wealth of earth's hidden treasures. It is here amidst the allure of verdant hills and tranquil waters that a rare gift from the earth's core emerges, dressed in a shade that mirrors the mystique of twilight. This is the birthplace of our exquisite 0.73 carat oval-shaped grey star sapphire, a gemstone that embarks on a journey as remarkable as the lands it hails from. Captivating in its subtlety, this sapphire carries the serene whispers of the land within its very heart.
The story begins eons ago, beneath the firmament of the ancient island, in the strokes of rolling geological time. Through centuries, the cradle of mineral-rich soil in the village of Ratnapura, a name meaning ‘City of Gems’, molded these unique stones, nurturing them silently with the essence of the earth. Bathed in the spectrum of minerals sweeping together under immense heat and pressure, the sapphire takes its unique form. A silhouette of the sun-drenched cliffs and monsoonal rains sacrifices part of their spirit to this clear crystal, layering it subtly with the character of the land itself. As if kissed by the moon’s glow, the delicate grey hue of the sapphire speaks of the serenity found only in the cool breath of dawn over sapphire-rich river beds.
In this nascent stage, the journey bears the essence of Sri Lanka’s legends, stories told in hushed tones passed down from elders to those who dive their hands into the rich alluvial mines. Here, miners, with knowledge hewn from generations, lift the earth’s fruits out from a watery matrix of mud and grit. Each stone, carried from darkly veiled depths and washed under the watchful eyes of seasoned artisans, eventually bears the gemstone's legacy. It's in the expert hands of the craftsmen at The Natural Sapphire Company, renowned for realizing nature's gifts with unyielding responsibility and artistic excellence, that these gems fully come to life.
Upon arrival at The Natural Sapphire Company, each stone undergoes a transformation brewed of precision and respect for what nature has allowed us to borrow. The cabochon cut chosen for this miraculous grey star sapphire enhances its most striking charm, its ethereal star. Tiny, needle-like inclusions held beneath the smooth, polished surface form a celestial spectacle when light kisses just the right spot. The playfulness of these intersecting beams, known as asterism, holds within it the allure of the galaxy, captured within the refined dimensions of 4.88 x 3.95 x 3.61 mm. A clarity that is very slightly included provides a dreamscape, where each imperfection invites a deeper intrigue, reminding the beholder that nature works finest when pure artistry involves a touch of the spirit's imperfections.
As the star sapphire finally nestles within its jeweler’s setting, its journey tells not just a tale of transformation and transcendence, but one of timeless heritage and enduring beauty. Even as modernity embraces technological advances, stones like these bear the authenticity of their legacy, a connection to the earth steadfast in its presence. Such is the endless allure of this grey-hued marvel, reflecting strength and delicacy alike, forever linking the carrier back to a gracious earth and the magnificent synthesis of its natural history. This gemstone, with its soft aura, asks the bearer to pause, to immerse into the quiet grandeur from which it was born, and in doing so, imparts a piece of Sri Lanka’s tranquil soul itself, a treasure immortalized by The Natural Sapphire Company. The journey has borne something truly wondrous, a small yet monumental token of the Earth's magnum opus.



