A natural Ceylon sapphire of vivid blue, the saturated tone the trade calls royal blue. The 1.199 ct cushion is evenly coloured and transparent, and shows no indications of treatment.

Mined at Téja's own pit at Horaketiya, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, and cut in Sri Lanka.

Bellerophon Gemlab, Paris, has identified it as a natural sapphire of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) provenance in vivid blue, report no. C02949, dated 8 October 2026, and notes that it may be called "Royal Blue" in the trade. The report, with a 360° video, can be verified at bellerophongemlab.com.

A classic centre stone for a ring or pendant. Available to view in Colombo by appointment. Further images and video on request via WhatsApp.

• Weight: 1.199 ct
• Dimensions: 6.50 × 5.08 × 3.69 mm
• Shape: faceted cushion
• Colour: vivid blue ("Royal Blue" in the trade)
• Colour distribution: even
• Clarity: transparent
• Fluorescence: none
• Treatment: no indications of treatment
• Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Horaketiya, Ratnapura
• Report: Bellerophon Gemlab C02949