Blue Sapphire 5.61 ct

Cornflower Blue Sapphire – 5.61 Carats from Sri Lanka

Few places on earth have shaped the world of sapphires the way Sri Lanka has. For centuries, this island has yielded some of the finest blue stones ever discovered – and this 5.61-carat sapphire is a worthy heir to that legacy. Its color has been officially classified as "Cornflower Blue" by Lotus Gemology – one of the most coveted color designations in the sapphire world, reserved for stones that display that distinctive, vivid blue with a delicate violet undertone that seems to glow even in subdued light.

At 10.58 x 9.15 x 5.96 mm, this is a stone that commands attention. It has the kind of size that transforms a piece of jewelry rather than merely complementing it. The antique oval cut was an inspired choice for a stone of this character: its broader facet structure and softly rounded outline guide light through the stone in long, sweeping paths that bring out the full depth and richness of the cornflower blue. There is nothing sharp or restless about the way this stone catches the light – it glows with a warmth and evenness that feels almost velvet-like. A perfect match for heirloom-quality jewelry or a one-of-a-kind contemporary design.

Small natural inclusions are present, as expected in a genuine earth-grown sapphire of this size, and speak to the stone's completely natural origin. Heat treatment has been applied to further enhance the stone's already remarkable color – a standard, fully transparent practice in the fine gemstone trade that is universally accepted among dealers, collectors, and major laboratories alike.

Both Lotus Gemology and the GLA – Gemmological Laboratory Austria have independently examined and certified this stone, confirming its Sri Lankan origin, color classification, and overall quality. Cornflower blue, antique oval, Sri Lanka – a combination that truly speaks for itself.

For this sapphire, GLA (Gemological Laboratory Austria) determined a replacement value of €21,500.