| Weight | 1.14 Ct |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.9 × 5.4 × 3.8 mm |
| Gemstone | White Sapphire |
| Species / Variety | Natural Corundum / White Sapphire |
| Shape / Cut | Oval Step Cut |
| Color | White / Nearly Colorless |
| Clarity | VS |
| Treatment | Unheated |
| Origin | Bibilegama, Sri Lanka |
| Original Rough Weight | 3.00 ct |
| Cutting Recovery | 38.00% |
| Certificate | Request |
| Quality | high quality |
| Use | Rings, pendants, custom jewelry, dealer stock |
| Supplier | Liyanage Lapidary |
Natural White Sapphire from Bibilegama, Sri Lanka
This 1.14 ct natural Ceylon white sapphire is an unheated gemstone sourced from Bibilegama village around mining in Sri Lanka. Measuring 6.9 × 5.4 × 3.8 mm, it has been finished in an oval step cut with VS clarity and a nearly colorless appearance.
White sapphires are valued for their subtle color, durability, and versatility in jewelry design. Unlike colored sapphires, their attraction comes from their transparent to nearly colorless body, polished facets, and light reflections.
This particular sapphire originated as a 3.00 ct rough gemstone and was transformed into a finished 1.14 ct oval sapphire through cutting and polishing.
From 3.00 ct Rough to 1.14 ct Finished White Sapphire
Every natural sapphire rough presents different cutting possibilities depending on its shape, depth, transparency, inclusions, and available clean material.
The original Bibilegama rough weighed 3.00 ct. Through shaping, faceting, and polishing, the gemstone was reduced to a finished weight of 1.14 ct.
The final cutting recovery was 38.00%, with 1.86 ct, or 62.00%, of the original rough weight removed during the transformation.
The objective of gemstone cutting is to create a suitable balance between final weight, symmetry, appearance, and practical jewelry use. In this case, an oval step-cut design was chosen for the finished gemstone.
Nearly Colorless Appearance and Step-Cut Character
This natural white sapphire displays a nearly colorless body appearance, with subtle cool reflections visible under the lighting conditions shown in the photographs.
The oval step cut gives the gemstone a structured arrangement of polished facets. Compared with brilliant cutting styles, step cuts generally emphasize larger reflective surfaces and an orderly facet pattern.
Its VS clarity indicates minor inclusions under the grading convention used. The gemstone retains a clear visual appearance suitable for buyers interested in understated, light-colored sapphires.
Natural Ceylon White Sapphire – Gemological Properties
White sapphire belongs to the corundum mineral family, with the chemical composition Al₂O₃, or aluminum oxide.
Natural corundum crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of 9. Its refractive index is generally approximately 1.762–1.770, and specific gravity is commonly around 4.00.
These are general properties of sapphire, rather than individual laboratory measurements of this gemstone.
Because of sapphire’s high hardness and good resistance to everyday scratching, white sapphire is suitable for many types of fine jewelry when properly designed and set.
Natural white sapphire should not be confused with diamond, white zircon, or synthetic colorless gemstones. Each material has different optical and physical properties.
Bibilegama Gemstone Origin – Sri Lanka
This white sapphire was sourced from Bibilegama village around mining in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, has a long gemstone-trading and lapidary tradition. Its gemstone-producing regions provide many varieties of natural sapphire, including blue, yellow, pink, and near-colorless stones.
Liyanage Lapidary works with natural gemstone sourcing and rough-to-finished cutting services from the gem island Sri Lanka, supporting international buyers who require gemstones for jewelry production, collection, and professional trade.
Jewelry and Professional Buyer Suitability
The finished 1.14 ct white sapphire can be considered for rings, pendants, delicate custom jewelry, and gemstone collections.
Its nearly colorless appearance makes it a practical option for jewelry designers looking for a neutral gemstone that works with different metal colors and setting styles.
For B2B buyers, the important details are its natural corundum identity, unheated treatment status, VS clarity, Sri Lankan origin, finished measurements, and oval step-cut design.
This gemstone is professionally supplied by Liyanage Lapidary for gem dealers, jewelers, collectors, and international gemstone buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This gemstone is described as a natural Ceylon white sapphire belonging to the corundum mineral family.
No. The gemstone is described as unheated.
The sapphire has a white to nearly colorless appearance, with subtle cool reflections visible under some lighting.
The rough gemstone was sourced from Bibilegama village around mining in Sri Lanka.
The original sapphire rough weighed 3.00 ct. After cutting and polishing, the finished weight was 1.14 ct.
The cutting recovery was 38.00%, representing 1.14 ct retained from the original 3.00 ct rough.
Yes. Sapphire has a Mohs hardness of 9 and is suitable for many jewelry designs when properly set and cared for.
No. White sapphire is corundum, while diamond is carbon. They have different optical characteristics, hardness, and brilliance.
Liyanage Lapidary supplies natural gemstones and provides gemstone sourcing, cutting, polishing, and international supply support.
