The Journey of an Unheated White Sapphire & Dark Blue “Kaka Neelam” Ring

Sri Lanka has long been recognized as one of the world’s most important gemstone sources, and within this island, the Ratnapura region stands as the heart of natural sapphire discovery. This story begins in that gem-rich land—where rivers, soil, and generations of experience quietly shape stones that later become heirlooms. The journey started in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka, specifically near Kuruwita village, an area respected for producing fine-quality natural sapphires. Here, a 3.13 carat unheated white sapphire rough was discovered through traditional mi