19.69 Ct. Topaz from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A clear blue dream has been captured within a masterfully cut crystal, a 19.69 carat oval blue topaz that seems to hold the morning sky in its heart. Transparent and generous in scale, this gem measures 19.64 x 14.73 x 9.95 mm, an oval shape that sits with graceful confidence whether set as a ring center or cradled in a pendant. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to coax every breath of light into lively motion, to scatter scintillating stars across the surface as the stone turns. There is a harmony in the proportions, an artistry in the facets that makes the blue feel alive, deep, and inviting. When you lift this topaz, you feel an old ocean wind, the hush of a shoreline, a promise of journeys and conversations yet to be had. The size speaks of generosity, of a quiet insistence that beauty can be both bold and tender.

Look into the gem and you will find an eye clean clarity at normal viewing distance, an openness that allows wonder to travel straight to the core. The vivid color intensity is a saturated, pure blue, a tone that is neither pale cloud nor inky night, but a luminous mid ocean hue that glows from within. Every facet has been polished to an excellent finish, the surfaces so precise that reflections glide like silk. To achieve this particular azure, the topaz has been enhanced by irradiation, a thoughtful and stable treatment that draws forth its true blue, while preserving the integrity of the crystal. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place whose name sings of legendary gems and hillside mines, where the earth has been known for centuries to yield stones that have always been more than ornament. This piece is transparent in body, vivid in color, and resolute in presence, a jewel that speaks with clarity and warmth.

Across generations, blue topaz has worn many names and served many rituals, always beloved for its ability to calm and to captivate. In the islands of Ceylon, gemstones have passed between palms of fishermen, kings, and devotees, carried as talismans, set into temple offerings, and given as tokens of devotion. Topaz long bore associations of protection and fidelity, a companion for travelers and a pledge between lovers. It was placed in signet rings and amulets, worn at ceremonies as a promise of truth and constancy. From ancient courts to seaside cottages, blue topaz has been entrusted with vows and memories, becoming woven into the language of devotion. Here, within this 19.69 carat oval, those old customs are honoured, a modern echo of an age when gemstones were believed to hold stories and to guard the heart. The Natural Gemstone Company cherishes that lineage, curating stones that carry both natural origin and human history.

Imagine this blue topaz set into a quiet gold halo, suspended on a slim chain above the sternum, or placed at the center of an engagement ring that will be worn daily and treasured across seasons. The dimension and weight allow the stone to make a graceful statement without demanding drama, to sit like a memory made visible. Its mixed brilliant cut will sparkle with every gesture, the excellent polish ensuring that light moves freely, like laughter shared between two people who know each other well. For those who seek a gem that is both expressive and refined, this Ceylon topaz offers a union of heritage and contemporary grace. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this treasure with care, offering provenance, thoughtful appraisal, and a wish that the stone find its place within a life of tenderness. Let it be a birthstone of new beginnings, a promise kept, a legacy begun, a blue as certain as the sea and as enduring as the vows whispered under an open sky.