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

From the ancient alluvial terraces of Ceylon comes a story of earth and patience, a narrative that begins in the weathered riverbeds of Sri Lanka and ends in the palm of a jeweler who understands how to reveal a sapphire soul. This transparent bi color sapphire weighed at 3.28 carats was born under changing conditions of heat and pressure that gave it its rare dual personality. Miners in Ceylon first recognized the stone for its shifting personality, as light coaxed out both blue and green notes from a single crystal. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that origin by selecting stones that carry their landscape within them, and by sending them to cutters who balance respect for nature with technical skill.

The cutter decided on an oval shape with mixed brilliant facets in order to celebrate both color and scintillation. Measuring 9.49 by 7.36 by 5.84 millimeters, the gem sits with an elegant presence while maintaining a comfortable scale for rings or pendant settings. The mixed brilliant cut combines a faceted crown that captures and returns light, with pavilion facets configured to deepen the bi color effect, resulting in lively flashes across the surface. Clarity is very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, which means the stone reads clean to the naked eye while retaining natural character. The polish is excellent, and the gem has been heat treated to intensify its colors in a stable and traditional way that is widely accepted in the trade, a common and safe enhancement that awakens the inherent beauty this stone possessed from the start.

When you compare the visual performance of this sapphire to more common gemstones you begin to understand its appeal. Diamonds display high dispersion and strong white fire, but they lack the color depth and pleochroic personality that this Ceylon bi color sapphire offers. Compared to standard single tone blue sapphires, this stone produces shifting hues that change with angle and light, creating a living surface rather than a static color. Compared to emeralds and tourmalines that often carry more inclusions and softer polish, this sapphire offers durable brilliance and a cleaner appearance. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies scintillation so you enjoy lively flashes similar to those you admire in diamonds, while the intense color intensity gives each flash a tonal richness no colorless stone can provide. For someone who wants a gem with provenance, character, and a rare optical life, this piece from The Natural Sapphire Company is a story you can wear.