Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Sri Lanka’s blue corundum, its colour and its place in local gem traditions.
Blue sapphire and its meaning
Blue sapphire belongs to the corundum family and appears in different tones and intensities of blue. Sapphire is associated with September birthdays; prosperity and wealth are traditional symbolic associations, rather than promised effects.
The Ceylon connection
The article traces Sri Lanka’s gem heritage to the second century and describes the country as a source of blue sapphires and many other gem varieties. Ceylon was the island’s former name, used before 1972.
It highlights the role of natural sapphires in jewellery and Vedic traditions, where colour and carat weight contribute to their appeal.