Blue sapphire 1.13 ct
Vivid Blue Sapphire
“Небо”
Blue sapphire, 1.13 ct, pear cut. A vivid blue sapphire from Sri Lanka with inclusions that enhance its depth and recall the tones of a night sky.
Specifications
- Name
- Небо (Nebo)
- Variety
- Blue sapphire
- Weight
- 1.13 ct
- Shape & cut
- Pear
- Characteristics
- Visible inclusions
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Treatment
- No known treatment
Identity
I purchased this gemstone at the Rathnapura gem market, near the Clock Tower Square, Sri Lanka (2024). Its vivid blue color is unevenly distributed throughout the stone, a natural feature that gives it remarkable life and intensity in direct sunlight. This gemstone is named “Небо” (Nebo), the Russian word for “sky.” Its deep blue hues and the subtle glow created by its natural inclusions evoke the quiet beauty of the night sky. In Sri Lanka, sapphires have long been regarded as stones of protection and good fortune. Locals explain that exceptionally beautiful sapphires attract both admiration and envy, a reminder that beauty has always inspired stories of its own.
Tradition Blue sapphire is traditionally associated with wisdom, protection, and mental clarity