Vintage Rose Cut Ceylon Sapphire 0.83 ct, 6 mm – 1930s Light Blue Loose

Looking for a sapphire with real history? This natural Ceylon sapphire was hand-cut in the 1930s as a rose cut: a flat base and a low dome of facets that give a soft, candlelit glow rather than modern sparkle. Its gentle light blue and its slightly individual facets are exactly what makes old-cut stones so loved. It's made for a vintage-style or Art Deco engagement ring, or an heirloom piece with a story to tell.

• Vintage. Soft blue. Hand-cut. Made to be remembered.
• Natural Ceylon (Sri Lanka) blue sapphire, 0.83 ct, approx. 6 mm
• Rose cut, hand-cut in the 1930s: an estate heirloom stone
• Soft light blue with a gentle, candlelit glow
• Flat base sits low in a setting
• A loose natural blue sapphire from Sri Lanka, hand-cut in the 1930s and sold unmounted. There is only one of this stone.

The rose cut

One of the oldest faceting styles, the rose cut has a flat back and a domed top covered in triangular facets. It glows softly instead of flashing, and its flat base lets it sit low in a setting. Old hand-cut stones like this one have slightly individual facets, which is part of their charm. Small surface marks and natural inclusions are normal in a stone of this age.

For the engagement ring buyer

• About 6 mm across, a classic solitaire size
• Sits low, so it's comfortable for everyday wear
• Beautiful in a bezel, a milgrain halo of small diamonds or a six-prong vintage-style setting
• Mohs 9 hardness, made for everyday wear
• Soft light blue looks lovely in yellow or rose gold, and crisp in white gold or platinum

A gemstone for him: the men's signet ring

At Roho Jewels, we believe men deserve beautiful gemstones too. A natural vintage rose cut sapphire set into a signet ring is a bold, personal alternative to a plain metal signet: one-of-a-kind, full of character, and a ring he'll wear for decades and one day pass down.

• Signet face: at 6 mm, this stone suits a signet face of about 9–12 mm, a classic small signet or pinky ring
• Setting: flush (gypsy), bezel or half-bezel keeps it low and smooth, with no claws to catch on sleeves or gloves
• Depth: the flat rose cut sits very low, which makes it ideal for a flush-set signet
• Metal: rich in yellow gold, sharp in white gold or platinum, rugged in oxidised sterling silver
• Wear: Mohs 9, second only to diamond, so it is tough enough for a ring worn every day
• Perfect for: husbands, fathers, grooms, graduates, milestone birthdays, or a signet he buys for himself

Why Ceylon

Sri Lanka has produced fine sapphires for more than two thousand years, and Ceylon is one of the most recognised sapphire origins in the world.

Birthstone meaning

Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the traditional gemstone for 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries, long a symbol of loyalty, wisdom and sincerity.

Perfect for

Vintage Engagement Rings · Art Deco Designs · Heirloom Jewelry · Proposals · Christmas · September Birthdays · Vintage Jewelry Lovers · Jewelry Designers · Men's Signet Rings · Gifts for Him

About Roho Jewels

At Roho Jewels, everything begins with the stone. Every natural gemstone we offer is hand-selected in our Toronto studio. These are real, earth-mined sapphires, rubies, emeralds and pearls, never synthetics, and every stone is described honestly so you know exactly what you're buying. Our goal is simple: real gemstones, real craftsmanship and real value, without traditional retail prices.