0.59 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 0.59 carat oval blue sapphire measures 6.39 x 4.19 x 2.69 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to emphasize both depth of color and lively return of light. The mixed brilliant presentation pairs a faceted crown with a carefully proportioned pavilion, the result of precise facet angles that enhance scintillation without sacrificing face up color. The oval outline is symmetrical, the girdle carefully finished to support secure setting, and the polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and a smooth reflective surface. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is eye clean, showing no inclusions visible to the unaided eye, which allows the intense color intensity to read cleanly across the table. This sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves color uniformity and reduces certain inclusions, and its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka contributes a characteristic lively, slightly violet blue tonality that distinguishes it from other sapphire sources.

When compared with famous sapphires from history, this gem offers a concentrated expression of qualities long admired in the great examples, while providing advantages of modern cutting and selection. The intense saturation and velvet like depth recall the regal presence of celebrated Sri Lankan gems such as the Logan Sapphire, while the lively blue and clean face up appearance echo the best attributes associated with Kashmir and Ceylon material, though in a more compact and wearable size. Unlike many historic stones that were cut as cabochons to display color, the mixed brilliant approach here maximizes brilliance and dispersion, creating a dynamic interplay of flash and depth that suits contemporary settings. For discerning buyers seeking a balance of provenance, technical craftsmanship, and visual impact, this sapphire embodies a rare combination, and The Natural Sapphire Company presents it with full disclosure of enhancement and origin, ensuring that the stone can be appreciated both for its material quality and for the skilled cutting that reveals its best optical properties.