10.02 Ct. Orange Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are stones that announce themselves, and there are stones that whisper like a secret kept by the sea at dusk. This orange sapphire is the kind of whisper that gathers a circle of light around the hand that wears it, a small sunrise captured and set to gleam. Weighing 10.02 carats, its cushion shape invites the eye to linger on soft, rounded shoulders that cradle a heart of flame, while the mixed brilliant cut scatters light with nuanced precision. The hue is vivid and alive, a deep, celebratory orange that moves from molten honey to autumn ember as it turns, a color that seems to remember both the warmth of Ceylon sunrises and the spice markets that taught those dawns to glow. At The Natural Sapphire Company we treasure stones that tell stories, and this Other certified orange sapphire speaks in the warm voice of Sri Lanka, a voice both ancient and immediate.

Measured with exacting care at 14.96 x 11.40 x 7.30 mm, this gem is a generous presence, ample enough to command attention, refined enough to wear with grace. Its excellent polish allows each facet to perform its private ballet with light, delivering flashes of brilliance from the table and scintillation from the pavilion. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is eye clean, a testament to the gem cutter who coaxed perfection from the crystal, and to the natural rough that yielded such clarity. The origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a land famed for sapphires that sing with color, and the enhancement is heat treated, a traditional and stable method used to deepen and harmonize the tone. To hold this sapphire is to hold a compact sun, one that has been carefully finished so that every tilt returns color and life to its observer, an uncompromising balance of nature and skilled human touch.

Inclusions in sapphires are the handwriting of the earth, and while this stone is eye clean to ordinary viewing, it still carries the microscopic signatures that make it one of a kind. Under magnification, you may discover delicate silk threads, tiny mineral crystals, or whispering fractures that once marked the journey from molten rock to crystal, and these features are not blemishes so much as provenance. They act like fingerprints, small cartographies that trace the sapphire back to its birthplace, a set of natural identifiers that authenticate and individualize the gem. Rather than hiding these characteristics, gem lovers and connoisseurs celebrate them, knowing that no two sets of internal features are identical. Each inclusion records a moment in time, an interruption in the crystal as it formed, and that interruption becomes part of the gem s charm, a testament to survival and beauty. The presence of such internal history does not compromise durability when a stone is well cut and properly set, and with routine care this gem will remain a constant ember in your jewelry collection.

Imagine the sapphire cradled in a setting that allows light to enter and return, mounted on a finger that moves through late afternoon light and candlelit rooms, reflecting stories and promises. Picture it as a center for an engagement ring that speaks of warmth and uncommon taste, or as a solitary treasure in a pendant that rests over the heart, catching the eye and prompting conversation. This cushion orange sapphire offers both presence and intimacy, a jewel that can be worn like a secret and displayed like a banner, carrying with it the craftsmanship and care of The Natural Sapphire Company. To choose this stone is to invite a warmth that endures, a piece of Ceylon to live with you through years of mornings and evenings. It is an heirloom in formation, set to witness vows and small domestic miracles, a radiant companion for the chapters ahead.