Cornflower Blue Sapphire
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Cornflower Blue Sapphires — Ceylon's Signature Blue

'Cornflower blue' describes the soft, slightly violet, velvety blue that made Ceylon sapphires legendary. It is brighter and more luminous than the inky blues of other origins — a quality created by the fine rutile 'silk' characteristic of Sri Lankan stones.

Cornflower blue is a connoisseur's color: prized for its glow in all lighting, and most desirable when natural and unheated. Each stone below is hand-selected for that distinctive Ceylon brightness.

Color
Soft velvety blue
Origin
Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Treatment
Finest are unheated
Character
Bright in all light

Common Questions

Cornflower Blue Sapphire FAQ

What is cornflower blue sapphire?

It is a sapphire with a soft, slightly violet medium-blue color resembling the cornflower flower. The term denotes a specific, highly desirable Ceylon blue rather than a separate gem species.

Is cornflower blue the best sapphire color?

It is among the most prized blues, especially for Ceylon stones. 'Royal blue' is deeper and more saturated; preference is personal, but cornflower's luminous quality commands strong demand.

Are cornflower blue sapphires heated?

Both heated and unheated stones exist. The most valuable are natural and unheated, with the color formed entirely by nature — always confirmed by certification.

Looking for a specific cornflower blue sapphire?

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