3.99ct Icy Blue Ceylon Sapphire
Gem Type: Natural Sapphire Corundum
Colour: Blue
Carat Weight: 3.99ct
Shape: Octagon
Cut: Step
Clarity: Included
Treatment: Heated
Measurements: 9.22 x 7.27 x 6.47
Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Lab Certification: GFCO Gem Lab
This 3.99ct Icy Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka was selected by The Sapphire Merchant for its beautiful pale blue colour, generous size, and distinctive cutting.
The stone has a cool, icy blue tone with a delicate, crystalline appearance. Its lighter colour allows plenty of light to pass through the gem, giving it a fresh, luminous character that feels quite different from the deeper blues traditionally associated with sapphire.
The octagonal shape is particularly appealing, with a double brilliant crown and modified step-cut pavilion creating an interesting combination of sparkle and broad flashes of light. Its clean geometric outline gives the stone a refined, modern appearance.
At nearly 4ct, this is a substantial sapphire with an elegant and understated beauty. It would make a wonderful centre stone for a custom engagement ring or pendant, especially for someone drawn to softer colours and unusual cutting.
Buy this natural heated Sri Lankan sapphire as a loose gemstone or custom design a jewellery piece with The Sapphire Merchant.
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3.99ct Icy Blue Ceylon Sapphire
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- Share your design idea. We will work through the details with you to better visualise your concept, including the ring style, gold colour, and diamond detailing. We can also make earrings and pendants. Our talented designer creates a life-like computer-rendered drawing of your jewellery concept from this information. Edits can be made to perfect the design and a quote is given upon the finalised design.
- We will craft your custom ring. You will receive a beautiful custom jewellery box, along with certifications and reports verifying the quality and authenticity of your piece.
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Ceylon Sapphires
Sri Lankan or 'Ceylon' sapphires, celebrated for their remarkable clarity, are a testament to the diverse beauty of the geological world. Originating from gem-rich regions like Ratnapura and Elahera, these gems come in a stunning array of colours, including blue, pink, purple, yellow, and green. The unique cornflower tones of Sri Lankan blue sapphires, compared to other sources, and the rich, intense royal blues from select mines, offer a captivating spectrum of hues to explore.
Despite centuries of mining history dating back over 2,500 years, Sri Lanka continues to yield high-quality sapphires sought for their beauty and historical significance. The historical significance of Sri Lankan sapphires is not to be underestimated, as they have been part of many cultures and civilisations, often symbolising royalty and wisdom.
Sri Lanka's sapphire mining methods encompass a blend of traditional and modern techniques. Historically, manual labour and simple tools were employed, with miners digging pits by hand to access gem-bearing gravel layers. Today, mechanised mining, including the use of machinery such as excavators and conveyor belts, has become more common in larger-scale operations, alongside pit mining and river mining techniques. Sri Lanka is a leader in ethical mining practices. The industry is heavily regulated to ensure environmental sustainability.