1.80 Ct. Black Star Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A moonlit secret shaped into stone, this pear shape black star sapphire carries the hush of night in a compact, elegant form. Weighing 1.80 carat and measuring 8.98 x 5.96 x 3.33 mm, its cabochon face is a polished stage for a ghostly star that glides across the surface when the light moves, a phenomenon born of silk like rutile within. Opaque and deeply hued, with a dark color intensity that reads as velvet black with subtle green and silver whispers when held to the sun, this gem is honest and untouched, no enhancement, from the storied soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka. At eye level its clarity is very very slightly included, a testament to natural formation and a quiet authenticity that collectors and dreamers cherish, and the excellent polish lets the small, celestial asterism glide across the dome like a ship across still water. Offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, this piece feels like an heirloom before it is set, an intimate talisman waiting to be given a voice in metal and light.

Imagine it as a whisper against skin, a contrast that transforms with every tone it meets. On fair skin the deep black and the moving star become a dramatic punctuation, a piece that frames the hand like ink on parchment, and when set in warm yellow gold the sapphire appears to breathe warmer, the star picking up golden notes that feel antique and romantic. On medium skin tones the gem sings with subtlety, the dark field grounding the wearer with an effortless elegance, and rose gold settings introduce blushing warmth that softens the stone without diminishing its celestial mystery. Olive and warmer complexions bring out the greenish undertones and silver sheen, an effect that makes the star seem like a dawn caught on a dark lake, and pairing the sapphire with cool metal such as white gold or platinum emphasizes the star as a luminous, floating light, perfect for someone who wears neutral or minimalist palettes. For deeper skin tones the black star sapphire becomes a mirror and a muse, a bold and noble presence that reads both powerful and intimate, and a halo of tiny diamonds or a collar of White Opal flashes can introduce playful contrast, the opal bringing pearly color and soft fire that dances with the sapphire star, creating a conversation between night and milky light. Whether chosen as a center for a ring, a pendant over the heart, or a pair of drops that move with breath and motion, its dark canvas lends itself to contrasts, to metals and companion stones that either heighten its mystery or soften it with luminous friends.

To hold this gem in your hand is to feel a story waiting to be set, and The Natural Sapphire Company can help shape that narrative into a piece that carries both meaning and beauty. Consider a simple bezel to protect the cabochon and let the star roam, or a slender prong setting that allows more light to awaken the asterism, and imagine tiny White Opal accents arranged like clouds about the base, their opalescent dance lifting the sapphire into a sky of soft color. For a romantic engagement piece choose a pear drop as a vertical beacon on a slim band, set in rose gold for a vintage romance, or choose platinum for a modern, celestial edge, and for those who favor evening glamour a cluster of pavé diamonds will make the star seem to burn brighter against the night. This stone is naturally formed, with no enhancements, a direct whisper from Ceylon Sri Lanka to the craft of the jeweler, and its very very slightly included clarity reminds the wearer that perfection can be small and earned. Let this pear shape black star sapphire be the beginning of a ring that tells of quiet constellations, a pendant that rests like a secret over the chest, or a bespoke piece that pairs its dark, moving heart with the pearly glow of White Opal for a duet of shadow and light.