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0.70 Ct. Orange Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Item ID: | U17085 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.61 Width: 4.57 Height: 3.19 |
Weight: | 0.70 Ct. |
Color: help | Orange |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $250 |
Deep in the heart of Sri Lanka, known for its lush landscapes and rich mineral deposits, lies the beginning of an extraordinary journey. It is a land where rivers reveal crystals shaped by eons, and the earth gives rise to treasures that captivate and inspire. Here, in this setting of breathtaking natural beauty and diversity, a raw mineral emerges from the depths of the earth, destined for transformation into a masterpiece. This is where the story of our exquisite 0.70 carat orange sapphire begins, set amidst the verdant splendor of the Ceylonese landscape. As artisanal miners carefully comb riverbeds and delve into the ancient soil, their skilled hands discover this gem’s rough form, untouched yet teeming with potential. Each fragment they unearth reflects centuries, a silent testimony of nature’s grandeur waiting to meet its final splendid destiny.
From Sri Lanka’s storied terrain, the orange sapphire’s journey passes through the skilled hands of our expert craftsmen at The Natural Sapphire Company. Here, a delicate process begins to reveal its innate brilliance. The gem is meticulously cut into an oval shape, dimensions meticulously calibrated to 6.61 x 4.57 x 3.19 mm, allowing its structure to reflect and refract light with incredible precision. This mixed brilliant cut is not just an art form, but a science, one that unlocks the depths of the sapphire’s fiery hue, unmatched in its vivid intensity and captivating luster. Each facet that emerges under the artisan's skilled guidance is a deliberate choice, crafted to intensify the sparkle that can outshine even the most exquisite of treasures elsewhere. It is in these details—the careful consideration of angles and planes—that the sapphire’s radiance is set free, leaving it poised to catch the light in an enchanting dance of sparkle and fire.
Ensconced in its new form, the sapphire gleams with a vivid color intensity that transcends the ordinary. Slightly included yet with unimpeachable clarity at eye level, it reveals the unique fingerprints of its formation—a narrative of time and geology captured within. Polished to perfection, its surface is an invitation to a world of color and light, glowing with a vivacity that engages and enthralls. This is the unparalleled allure of the Ceylon sapphire—a gem whose spark is as warm as the tropical sun and as vivid as a sunset on a perfect horizon. With each glance, it tells a story of what was and what will become, a glimpse into a world where nature’s raw beauty meets human artistry.
The Natural Sapphire Company stands a guardian to such stories of transformation and creation where we revel not just in the gemstone itself but in the story that encases it. Each piece is an invitation to be part of a journey that began long before it was crowned in polished glory. The tales of its origin, its crafting, and of those who delicately nurtured its transition become part of its eternal glow. Embellished over millennia with legends and tales, each orange sapphire not only represents an elegance that is both timeless and modern but is also a symbol of the legacy carried by hands across the centuries. It is here with each sapphire that we respectfully honor nature’s four-billion-year artistry, celebrating individuality, brilliance, and tradition in every glimmer and glint embraced by our collection.



