0.90 Ct. White Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are moments when a stone still seems to carry the memory of the place where it was born, and this 0.90 carat round white sapphire begins its story in the legendary gem fields of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. For centuries Ceylon has been called the Island of Gems, a place where light finds its way into corundum crystals beneath tropical soil, and where miners and local communities have passed knowledge about finding and recognizing exceptional rough from generation to generation. This sapphire was discovered in that long tradition of careful selection, a piece of nature that showed early promise in transparency and color. It traveled from the mine into the hands of experienced sorters who recognized that its nearly perfect round outline and crystalline clarity would respond beautifully to a precise cut, then to master lapidaries who shaped its destiny with both science and feeling. The result is a gemstone that still echoes the soft sun and deep blue waters of its island home, while offering the clarity and poise that modern jewelry design demands.

What you hold in this description is a transparent, colorless white sapphire, 0.90 carat, with the measured dimensions of 5.85 by 5.84 by 3.62 millimeters. It has been fashioned as a round mixed brilliant cut, a style that combines the intense scintillation of brilliant facets on the crown with controlled pavilion faceting to maximize light return and create a lively, diamond like flash. The stone shows a depth that is about 62 percent of its average diameter, a proportion that gives it good face up presence, excellent symmetry, and a bright, lively appearance without sacrificing durability. Its clarity is very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the stone’s visual impact, and the polish is excellent, producing a clean, reflective surface that enhances sparkle. Importantly, this sapphire is natural and untreated, no enhancement, which preserves its inherent character and appeals to clients who prize authenticity and long term value. Coming from Ceylon, a source celebrated for producing sapphires with exceptional brilliance and a storied provenance, this stone carries cultural resonance as well as technical merit.

For custom jewelry this sapphire is a particularly versatile and rewarding choice, because its round shape and near one carat weight create design possibilities that are both classic and contemporary. Round stones sit beautifully as solitaire centers for engagement rings, where their symmetrical outline makes setting straightforward and ensures even light play from every angle. Measured at just under one carat and with a diameter close to 5.85 millimeters, it will read as a confident, wearable size on a variety of finger types, and it balances elegantly in pendant designs for necklaces that emphasize clarity and fire. The mixed brilliant cut means that halo settings, three stone arrangements, and delicate pavé shoulders will all accentuate its scintillation, while a bezel or tension mount will highlight its clean, modern lines. Because the stone is colorless, it pairs flawlessly with white metals for a cool, refined look, and it also offers striking contrast when flanked by small colored sapphires or fine diamonds. Its excellent polish and minimal inclusions make it ideal for close setting work and precision custom designs, and the round profile makes it straightforward for bench jewelers to set with common crowns, bezels, and channel mounts, reducing complexity during production while retaining creative freedom.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that choosing a gem for a bespoke piece is both an emotional and technical decision, and we welcome the opportunity to help translate this sapphire’s journey into your design. Its Sri Lankan origin gives it a story that clients respond to, a narrative about skilled hands and the island’s gem heritage, while its size, shape, and cut provide the practical advantages artisans value during fabrication. Whether you envision a refined solitaire that honors understated elegance, a halo ring that amplifies presence, or a personalized pendant that sits close to the heart, this 0.90 carat round white sapphire is a natural fit. We can advise on proportions, setting styles, metal choices, and complementary stones to ensure the finished piece reflects both the sapphire’s origin and your design intent, creating a finished jewel that is beautiful, durable, and meaningful.