1.10 Ct. Bi Color / Parti Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the riverbeds and alluvial gravels of Ceylon Sri Lanka comes a story written in stone, a narrative that begins with millennia of geological patience and ends in a jewel that speaks to the eye and the heart, this one beautiful transparent 1.10 carat cushion shape bi color parti sapphire measures 6.56 x 5.42 x 3.47 mm, it is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, it carries an intense color intensity and an excellent polish, it is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and it has been responsibly heat treated to reveal its best color, The Natural Sapphire Company is honored to present this gem as a piece that links you to the long tapestry of Ceylonese gem lore, the island has been a source of world renowned sapphires for centuries, and every facet of this cushion shaped stone captures that heritage, as light moves across its surface the interplay of warm yellow and deep blue draws you into a small landscape, a wandering horizon, framed by an expert cut that balances brilliance and depth.

The small natural inclusions within this sapphire are not flaws to hide, they are the gem's unique identifiers, tiny crystal pinpoints and faint silk like trails testify to the stone having formed under pressure and heat deep within the Earth, these features act like a fingerprint, they tell the gemologist and the collector about the crystal growth, the path of mineral laden fluids, and the subtle changes in temperature that shaped the color zoning, when viewed closely the inclusions can catch light and add life and movement to the gem, they also confirm the natural origin and provenance, they are part of the personal story that will accompany this sapphire as it is set into a ring or pendant, our cutters used a mixed brilliant style to maximize both sparkle and color, the result is a gem with excellent polish, lively faceting, and a face up performance that shows off the parti color in every angle, for those who value authenticity and narrative this sapphire offers a meaningful connection to nature, to the craft of cutting, and to the cultural history of Ceylon, The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to hold this 1.10 carat cushion shape bi color parti sapphire and feel the journey it has taken from ancient geology to a beautifully finished jewel.