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

One of the most compelling examples of natural color play available today arrives in this 1.63 carat emerald cut bi color parti sapphire, measuring 7.37 by 5.37 by 4.30 millimeters, faceted and finished with an excellent polish. Cut in a classic emerald step pattern, this stone displays broad, elegant facets that emphasize its intense color, and its transparency allows the split tones to breathe and shift as the light moves. Evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, the clarity gives you a clean face up appearance without the cloudiness that you often find in lower grade parti stones, and the heat treatment used is a traditional and stable enhancement that refines the tone while preserving natural character. Originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, this sapphire carries the reputation of one of the world s most revered sapphire sources, and the result is a stone that moves between vivid Ceylon blue and warm golden yellow depending on viewing angle, a visual dynamic that few single color sapphires can match.

When you compare this gem to the broader market, the differences become practical advantages, not just aesthetic ones. Many parti or bi color stones are heavily included, obscure in tone, or cut to hide unwanted material, but this example has been thoughtfully cut in an emerald shape to maximize the face up color and create clean lines for modern jewelry. Compared with uniform single color sapphires, a parti sapphire like this offers unique versatility, you can coordinate it with both white and yellow metals, and the duality of color provides more wardrobe flexibility and visual interest. Against commercially treated stones that rely on oils or surface coatings to improve appearance, this sapphire s heat treatment is disclosed and industry standard, improving color while retaining the natural crystal structure, which makes it both more durable and more desirable over the long term. From a value perspective, you are getting a transparent, intensively colored, well polished, natural Ceylon sapphire at a weight that reads and photographs beautifully, which in everyday terms gives a higher perceived size and elegance than many darker or more included stones of the same carat weight.

This sapphire also carries a lineage that reaches back through centuries of tradition, and that heritage is part of its appeal. Sapphires from Ceylon have been prized by monarchs, spiritual leaders, and artisans for generations, used as talismans, symbols of wisdom, and centerpieces in heirloom jewelry, and a bi color stone like this brings a contemporary twist to those same stories. Historically, step cuts and emerald cuts were chosen for their ability to project clarity and calm geometry, making them favorites for rings meant to be worn daily and passed down through families, and this stone s clean plane and balanced proportions make it an excellent candidate for a classic solitaire, a refined halo, or a personalized bespoke setting that highlights the two tone interplay. At The Natural Sapphire Company we focus on sourcing gemstones with provenance, transparency, and character, and this 1.63 carat Ceylon parti sapphire exemplifies that approach, combining traditional importance with modern wearability, and offering a rare opportunity to own a piece that nods to history while being unmistakably of the moment. If you would like advice on setting options, certification, or a custom design that showcases the color shift, we are here to guide you every step of the way.