Dimensions: 22.32x9.42x80 mm
Color category: "Royal blue"
Country of origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Certificates: Global Gem Testing Laboratory Sri Lanka, Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, GIA (according to the buyer's request) Weight: 6.72ct
In 2023, on a special order from Florinus, five extremely rare sapphires were found in Sri Lanka and brought to Lithuania, each exceeding the 3-carat mark.
The colors of the blue spectrum of sapphires, called "Royal blue" and "Cornflower", are the most valued in the international gem market. It is estimated that these gems are so rare that statistically, there are 50,000 diamonds (each weighing 2 carats) for one sapphire of this color mined.
Each sapphire, due to its unique color characteristics, natural inclusions and places of origin, is unique and recognizable among other similar gems. Sri Lanka has been famous for thousands of years as one of the few places on Earth where deep blue sapphires can be found. In the international gem market, the term "Ceylon sapphire" has become synonymous with quality color.
Due to strict regulations that prevent local gem miners from mining on an industrial scale, the supply of sapphires becomes even more limited. And the appearance of a stone larger than 3 carats on the market is a complete happy coincidence. In order for a cut gem to weigh at least 3 carats, its crystal should be at least 15 carats before cutting. That is why the most common sapphires on the market weigh around 1 carat.
The search for this collection of 5 sapphires has been missing for years. Florinus agents worked at the main sapphire mining sites in the Ratnapura region of Sri Lanka. At the moment, Florinus customers can purchase the largest stone in the collection, which weighs almost seven carats and has a color class of "Royal blue". This is the most prized blue sapphire color, which also graced the finger of Diana, Princess of Wales, in her engagement ring. And then it went to Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales. The supply of these gems is extremely limited in the market, due to the difficulty of mining and the high demand, so this 7 carat Ceylon sapphire can make a great investment or lie in a precious metal ring worthy of a princess's finger.
About sapphires: It is one of the four most luxurious gemstones in the world, formed from the mineral corundum. They are considered one of the hardest gemstones. Most often it is blue, but there are also other color variations. Sapphires that are not blue are called luxury sapphires. Fancy sapphires come in pink, orange, yellow, green, purple. Sapphires can also vary in color intensity, and some of them are even chameleon-like: i.e. changes color depending on the light.
Sapphires are considered stones of "wisdom", they give peace, free from unnecessary thoughts, positively affect the body and mind. The radiating positive energy of sapphire helps to bring balance to the physical, mental and spiritual body. Sapphires stimulate concentration and concentration, give willpower.
Sapphires are believed to exude a romantic and enchanting aura, making them perfect for engagements, weddings, anniversaries, St. For Valentine's Day or any other occasion for your loved one. Sapphires are popular in the production of luxury jewelry: rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets.
