0.99 Ct. White Star Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine a gem that captures moonlight and translates it into a living, breathing star, a stone whose luminous presence commands attention without shouting for it. This is that gem, a translucent 0.99 carat oval white star sapphire, carved into a cabochon of precise proportion, measuring 5.50 by 4.66 by 3.57 millimeters. Its colorless intensity provides a pristine canvas for the six rayed asterism that swims across its dome, a clean and vibrant star that glides with the slightest movement, responding to ambient light with an inner fire. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is very slightly included, a subtle honesty that speaks to its natural origin, and the excellent polish enhances the gem so that the star is not merely visible, it dominates the face of the stone with crystalline precision. There has been no enhancement, the surface and structure retained in their unaltered form, and its provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, brings with it a lineage of the finest stellar sapphires, each one a quiet testament to the island’s storied gemcutting traditions.

In any jewelry setting this star sapphire’s luminous color will stand out, not by loud color but through contrast and presence, through the way its ethereal white becomes an anchor against metal, skin, and accompanying stones. Set in platinum or white gold, its colorless, moonlit glow will appear to float within a cool halo, the metal amplifying the star’s silvery sheen and allowing the stone to read as modern, minimal, and utterly refined. When cradled in yellow or rose gold, the gem becomes a study in contrast, the warm tones of the metal warming its edges and turning the central star into a luminous focal point, the marriage of warm metal and milky white sapphire conveying a layered sense of luxury. A halo of brilliant diamonds intensifies the asterism, each facet reflecting points of light back into the cabochon and making the star pulse with greater clarity, while a bezel setting offers a contemporary, sculptural silhouette that frames the star like a jewel in an architectural composition. Worn as a solitaire ring, a pendant at the throat, a pair of drop earrings, or the refined cufflink treasured by a collector, this gem transforms the most classical designs into statements of exceptional taste, its subtle vibrancy ensuring that every glance reveals a new nuance.

Owning this white star sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is an assertion of connoisseurship, a choice that declares a preference for natural beauty, exceptional provenance, and artisanal excellence. This is a stone that rewards the discerning buyer, a gem that reveals itself gradually, its six rayed star sharpening under direct light and softening under candle glow, its translucent body offering an intimate luminosity that is both private and profoundly visible. Our gemologists have selected and finished this cabochon to honor its natural asterism and to preserve its original character, offering you a gem that requires no enhancement to achieve its effect. For those who seek to commission a setting that will best showcase its stellar qualities, we at The Natural Sapphire Company provide bespoke design consultations, drawing on decades of experience to recommend proportions, metals, and companion stones that will elevate this sapphire into an heirloom. To possess this star sapphire is to claim an object of desire, a measure of refined taste, and a jewel that will become a singular emblem of achievement and style. If you would like guidance on design, setting, or provenance, our team is ready to assist in creating the perfect frame for this extraordinary gem.