0.63 Ct. Bi Color Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the weathered slopes of Ceylon, where ancient rivers cut through hard rock and the soil holds the memory of fire and pressure, this pear shaped bi color sapphire began its long and patient journey. Miners in Sri Lanka have worked these deposits for generations, learning when to trust the eye, when to wash a hopeful pan of gravel, and when a trembling hint of blue warrants careful extraction. At The Natural Sapphire Company we follow that story from the moment a rough stone leaves the mine, noting the subtle zoning, the interplay of hues, and the crystal habit that will direct the cutter. This particular sapphire revealed a lyrical bi color character, a gentle transition between a clear, silvery tone and a mid intensity blue that deepens toward the pavilion, and that natural narrative is what we preserved. The stone is transparent, a quality that allows light to travel through and return as fire and scintillation, and its provenance in Ceylon adds a layer of cultural and historical resonance that collectors and lovers of true gemstones always feel when they hold a piece of this island in their hand.

The transformation from rough to the finished 0.63 carat pear was dictated by respect for the stone itself, and by the desire to bring out the best of its color and clarity without unnecessary alteration. Cut to a mixed brilliant style, the facets combine the depth of step style shaping with the liveliness of brilliant facets to maximize both brilliance and color play. The pear shape measures 6.35 by 4.72 by 2.78 millimeters, dimensions chosen to balance presence and wearability, and to allow the bi color nature to read beautifully in settings from earrings to a ring center. The clarity was graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the inclusions are minute and do not interrupt the gem’s clean transparency or its performance under normal viewing conditions. The polish is excellent, a finish that allows each facet to act as a mirror, giving crisp return of light and a refined surface that enhances luster. Importantly, this sapphire has no enhancement, it is wholly natural in color and clarity, a purity that collectors prize and that allows the stone’s original story from the Ceylon earth to remain unaltered.

Durability is a practical chapter in a gemstone’s tale, and here the story is confidently reassuring. Sapphire is a variety of corundum, and on the Mohs scale of hardness it rates a nine, making it one of the hardest gem materials available after diamond, which is a ten. To place that in practical perspective, sapphire is significantly harder than topaz, which is an eight, and much harder than quartz, which sits at seven. That means this 0.63 carat Ceylon sapphire will resist everyday scratches and will keep its polish and crisp facets through normal wear, which is why sapphires have been favored for engagement rings and heirloom pieces across many cultures and centuries. The hardness does not make the gem indestructible, and toughness differences mean that proper setting and occasional professional inspection are wise. For daily wear settings such as a bezel or a well-protected prong will safeguard the delicate pear tip and the girdle from knocks, while still allowing the mixed brilliant cut to scintillate. Routine care consists of gentle cleaning with warm water and mild soap, and avoidance of harsh chemical treatments, which in any case are unnecessary since this piece is not enhanced.

Beyond the science and the numbers, this gem tells a human story that begins in Sri Lankan streams and continues in the hands of cutters, setters, and eventually the person who chooses it. A bi color sapphire in a graceful pear shape is inherently versatile, caught between classic and contemporary, able to read as an intimate personal talisman or as the celebrated center of a bespoke design. At The Natural Sapphire Company we work with clients to honor that narrative, offering mounting suggestions that celebrate the stone’s medium color intensity and its gentle color shift, such as soft yellow gold to warm the blue or platinum to underscore a cooler silvery aspect. The measured 6.35 by 4.72 millimeter dimensions make it ideal for slender ring heads, drop earrings that move and catch light, or as a unique accent in a pendant where the pear silhouette can hang naturally. Because the gem is unheated and unenhanced, it carries an authenticity that resonates with people who want a true, unaltered connection to the earth, and our documentation follows the stone’s path from mine to market so its provenance is never a mystery. If you are considering this sapphire for a meaningful piece, our team can help visualize settings, recommend proportions that protect the stone’s point, and advise on complementary metals and accent stones, ensuring that the gem’s journey continues gracefully on the hand or around the neck of its next keeper.