1.96 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight White Sapphire Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet geography to how these stones began, a story that starts in the weathered hills of Ceylon where rivers and time slowly revealed pockets of corundum deep within alluvial gravels. Miners working in small teams have long read the subtle signs of the land, and these two white sapphires come from that long line of care and observation. The Natural Sapphire Company sources with respect for the traditions that surround Sri Lankan mining, and each gem carries something of that landscape and history in its crystalline structure. As raw rough they traveled from the riverbeds to workshops where experienced hands assessed their potential, deciding how best to release the inner light. What you see now is the result of that careful passage from earth to lapidary studio, a pair of transparent, matching ovals that reflect both geology and human craft.

These sapphires are a closely matched pair, weighing 1.01 carats and 0.95 carats respectively, with measurements of 7.14 x 5.15 x 3.51 mm, and 7.21 x 5.07 x 3.20 mm. They are fashioned in an oval shape with a mixed brilliant cut, a cutting style that blends a faceted pavilion designed for depth and scintillation with a crown that maximizes fire and brilliance. At eye level they were evaluated as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a clarity that reads as clean to the beholder while retaining the natural character and internal fingerprint of genuine sapphire. The color intensity is colorless, and the polish is excellent, which together produce a crisp, pure look that pairs beautifully with both warm and cool metals. These stones have undergone standard heat treatment to enhance transparency and stability, a time honored and stable enhancement that brings out the best in Ceylon material while remaining a normal part of responsible gem preparation.

Imagine these two matched ovals set as a pair of classic studs, their mixed brilliant facets catching light with every turn, or placed side by side in a bespoke double stone pendant that plays on symmetry and movement. At The Natural Sapphire Company we love to translate matched pairs into personalized designs, exploring options such as three stone rings where these ovals flank a central colored sapphire or diamond, halo settings that add a collar of sparkle, or modern east west mounts that emphasize the elongated silhouette of the ovals. For an understated everyday piece a low bezel setting in platinum protects the girdle while keeping the profile sleek. For something more glamorous a delicate milgrain halo in 18 karat rose gold can warm the colorless stones and create a vintage inspired duet. Because these sapphires are closely matched in size and cut, they are particularly well suited for earrings, cufflinks, and symmetrical bracelet links, where precision pairing creates a sense of harmony that feels intentional and luxurious.

Beyond design possibilities there is a deeper promise these sapphires carry, of durability and meaning. Ceylon sapphires have been treasured for centuries, associated with protection, wisdom, and fidelity in many cultural contexts, and today they provide a modern canvas for personal stories. Heat treatment in this case is stable and permanent, done to clarify and balance the stones so they may be worn daily without concern. When you commission a setting with The Natural Sapphire Company our design team starts by listening to the story you want the piece to tell, then recommends mounts, metal types, and diamond accents that will enhance the unique brilliance and colorless purity of these ovals. We provide guidance on prong strength for wearability, on gallery height for light return, and on secure settings for active lifestyles, always with an eye to preserving the natural beauty these gems displayed when they left Sri Lanka. If you would like, we can also provide professional photos of your finished design and certificate documentation, and walk you through care tips to maintain polish and sparkle for generations. These two sapphires are not just matched stones, they are elements waiting to be given shape, to carry a new chapter of meaning in the hands of a jeweler and the story of a wearer.