Quality Ceylon sapphires are the finest quality sapphire that is available in the market today. Ceylon is now called Sri Lanka, however the name Ceylon is still used in the gem trade. The stones come in a light blue to dark blue, where the darker the color, the finer the stone is.

What is special about Ceylon sapphires?

The blue sapphires from Sri Lanka, now referred to as Ceylon Sapphires (and Sri-Lankan Sapphires) are known for being lighter, brighter, and more vivid than the dark blue sapphires that come from other countries.

What Colour are Ceylon sapphires?

Ceylon sapphires are celebrated for their bright mid blue colour, often referred to as a distinctive 'cornflower' blue hue. This attractive colour is typically a lighter shade of blue than sapphires from other mines across the world.