Natural Sapphire Gemstone | Oval Cut Royal Blue Heirloom | 9.05 carat GUILD Certified Unheated

From the isle of Sri Lanka, comes this treasure of unbeatable rarity and beauty. This 9.05-carat natural sapphire stone is the very embodiment of luxury and exclusivity, born from the rich soils of Ceylon. It carries a rich history of intrigue and royalty that has captivated humanity for many, many years.

This oval-cut masterpiece showcases a captivating royal blue hue, a color so intense that holds the depth of the ocean and the glory of the night sky within its facets. What makes this sapphire truly outstanding is its unheated status- an embodiment of nature’s perfection, unmarked by human intervention. The gemstone also features impeccable clarity and color, a very desirable quality in the world of gemstones.

With a 9.05-carat weight, this sapphire is firmly planted in the world of exceptional stones. The oval cut increases its innate beauty, creating a play of color and light that is dazzling.

Adding to its prestige is GUILD certification- a mark of superior quality and genuineness recognized by connoisseurs all around the world. This certificate ensures its place among the upper echelon of the gemstone world and validates its exceptional attributes. With impeccable clarity, this sapphire has a near-flawless visage with each facet telling a story of wonder. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of the earth’s finest gifts with this Sri Lankan sapphire that stands as a testament to gemological excellence.

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Nature, the mother of all gemstones, has blessed humanity with an uncountable amount of beauties, and Natural Sapphire is undoubtedly one of the cardinal gemstones celebrated today. 

Natural Sapphires are amongst the world's most famous gemstones today, in addition to ruby, emerald and diamonds. This is very acceptable given the endless amount of colours which this gemstone presents. 

Natural Sapphires were found thousands of years ago. Back into the First Temple, 957 BCE. Sapphire was part of the twelve most precious stones used in the High Priest's breastplate. To date, nobody knows who the first person to discover sapphire was. 

Sapphire derived its name from the Latin word "Sapphiru" which translates into modern English as Blue. Sapphire comes from the mineral Corundum, the same mineral that also produces rubies. While the desired colour of sapphire is blue, sapphire does come in all colours of the rainbow, including Yellow, orange, pink, purple, violet and even intermediate hues. Some rare sapphires do display a phenomenon termed colour change. These sapphires often change colour from blue in daylight fluorescent lighting to even purple under incandescent light. Some natural sapphires can be even black, grey and even brown. Any other colour apart from Blue Sapphire is called Fancy Sapphire. 

Since time memorial sapphires have always been associated with dignity, loyalty and is the go-to gem for all royals. Countless sources believed sapphires symbolizes wisdom, luck, virtue and holiness for royals. 

When set in an engagement ring, sapphire is said to mean faithfulness and pure sincerity.

The most precious and sought-after blue sapphires are the Cornflower Blue Colour, Royal Blue, and the imperial Kashmir Blue Sapphires. 

For Fancy Sapphires, one of the precious colours is the rare Pinkish Orange sapphire knowns as Padparadscha, named from the Sinhalese for Lotus blossom. 

NATURAL SAPPHIRE FACTS: 

• Mineral:   Corundum 

• Colour:    All Colours except RED

• Refractive Index:   1.762 to 1.770

• Specific gravity:   4.00

• Moh hardness:   9

BIRTHSTONE & ANNIVERSARIES: 

Natural Sapphires are the birthstones for September Borns and the perfect gemstone for the 5th and 45th Anniversaires. 

 • Kindly note that you must select your gemstone/diamond by millimetre dimension rather than carat weight. This is because a gem may vary in size and weight; hence, purchasing based only on carat weight might not be very accurate if you set this stone on your own. If the dimensions of a gem aren't stated in the product specification, please don't hesitate to reach an expert by hitting the chat button or contacting us via mail. 

• Modern Gem Jewelry® specializes in made to order fine and high jewellery. If you want to design a piece with this gemstone, kindly reach our experts through chat or email (sales@moderngemjewelry.com).

• Most gemstones on our site do come with a Modern Gem Jewelry® certificate of authenticity. If you need a third-party lab report, please don't hesitate to reach our experts for an additional fee. 

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