1.99 Ct. Grey Star Sapphire from Burma (Myanmar)

From the bedrock of Burma a slow and patient story begins, a story that The Natural Sapphire Company has followed with care from the moment a single tumble of corundum emerged from ancient soils. Deep in a landscape that has shaped legends for centuries this translucent 1.99 carat round star sapphire was born under pressures and temperatures that coaxed rutile needles to align and capture light in a way that would become a six rayed star. As the miners lifted the rough into daylight they could not yet see the star that would soon command attention, only a promise of grey fire and clarity. Over time skilled hands selected the best portion of the rough and a master cutter shaped it into a classic cabochon, choosing a gentle dome to honor the gem s internal architecture. The finished stone measures 6.83 by 6.49 by 4.27 mm, a harmonious round silhouette with medium color intensity that reads as soft grey, translucent and serene. No enhancement has been applied to this sapphire, a natural specimen that retains the authenticity collectors and romantics prize, and its excellent polish reveals the surface to be smooth and reflective so that the star travels cleanly across its face when brought into light.

The heart of this gem tells a romantic tale tied to its grey hue and whisper like clarity, a narrative The Natural Sapphire Company loves to share with those who see more than color. Imagine moonlight held in still water, the kind of night when a single lantern on a distant shore signals a meeting, that is the mood this star sapphire evokes. The translucent body allows soft light to filter through, while the asterism appears like a guiding star, a compass of light that can be read as a promise between lovers or a quiet vow to oneself. In conversation with a warm metal such as rose gold the grey takes on a blush, suggesting tenderness and devotion. In white gold or platinum the stone becomes ethereal and austere, a companion for vows that are measured and true. The clarity is not absolute glass, it is the kind of clarity that preserves character, subtle inclusions that act like memory, keeping the story of the gem s formation intact. When a hand lifts this cabochon under a lamp the six ray star slides to the center and seems to fix the gaze, as if a small celestial body had been tamed and set into an earthly ring or pendant.

When you consider the path from mine to setting the craftsmanship that shaped this piece feels immediate and alive, made manifest by the polish and cabochon form that optimizes the star. At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate that intersection of geology and artistry, and we imagine this 1.99 carat Burmese star sapphire mounted into a simple bezel to protect the dome or into an open halo to let light travel through and amplify the star. Its compact dimensions and perfect roundness make it versatile for a delicate engagement ring or an intimate pendant held close to the heart, and its unenhanced origin will speak to connoisseurs who seek natural stories. Owning this gem is like keeping a small piece of the Burmese sky, a grey globe that remembers subterranean heat and slow crystallization, and that now sits ready to begin a new chapter with you. If you wish we can advise on settings that will showcase the asterism, discuss metal choices that complement the medium color intensity, and ensure the final jewel tells the same romantic story you felt when you first saw the star.