0.77 ct Natural Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Step Cut from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

This certified natural Ceylon blue sapphire weighs 0.77 carats and is cut in an oval step-cut style. The gemstone measures 5.92 × 4.95 × 3.49 mm and displays a blue color with VS / very slightly included clarity. Sourced from Ratnapura village around mining in Sri Lanka, this unheated sapphire is suitable for gem dealers, jewelers, collectors, gemstone buyers, and custom jewelry manufacturers looking for a smaller certified Sri Lankan blue sapphire with jewelry use potential.

Gemstone Explanation

Blue sapphire belongs to the corundum family, the same gemstone family as pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, orange sapphire, padparadscha sapphire, and ruby. Blue sapphires are valued in the gemstone trade for their color, durability, and strong demand in jewelry.

This 0.77 ct sapphire has a practical oval outline with step-cut style faceting. The VS / very slightly included clarity means the stone has minor natural inclusions while still presenting a good face-up appearance for jewelry and dealer stock.

Origin Explanation

This gemstone is sourced from Ratnapura village around mining in Sri Lanka. Ratnapura is one of the most recognized gemstone areas in Sri Lanka and is known for producing sapphires, spinel, garnet, chrysoberyl, zircon, tourmaline, and many other natural gemstones.

Sri Lanka, known as the gem island, has a long history of gemstone mining, cutting, polishing, trading, and international gemstone supply. Ceylon sapphires are respected by gem dealers and jewelers because of their origin reputation, color variety, and strong jewelry demand.

Gemstone Details

Gemstone: Certified Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire

Species / Variety: Natural Corundum / Blue Sapphire

Weight: 0.77 ct

Measurements: 5.92 × 4.95 × 3.49 mm

Shape / Cut: Oval step cut

Color: Blue

Clarity: VS / very slightly included

Treatment: Unheated

Origin: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

Certificate / Memo: Certified

Quality Note: Small certified blue sapphire with unheated condition

Special Note: Suitable smaller size for custom jewelry and dealer stock

Supplier: Liyanage Lapidary

Recommended Use: Rings, pendants, custom jewelry, dealer stock, collector stone

Durability and Gemstone Family

Sapphire is a variety of natural corundum and has excellent durability for jewelry use. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphire is suitable for rings, pendants, earrings, and other jewelry designs when properly set. This makes blue sapphire a practical gemstone for both everyday jewelry and collector-focused designs.

Jewelry Use Suggestions

This 0.77 ct oval step-cut blue sapphire can be used in a custom ring, pendant, bracelet, or small jewelry design. The blue color works well with white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, platinum, and silver settings. Its certified natural identity and unheated condition make it useful for professional buyers who need smaller Ceylon blue sapphire inventory.

B2B Buyer Suitability

For B2B gemstone buyers, this sapphire offers a useful combination of certified identity, unheated condition, Ratnapura origin, blue color, and practical jewelry size. It is suitable for gem dealers, jewelers, collectors, gemstone buyers, and jewelry manufacturers looking for natural Sri Lankan sapphire stock.