0.72 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite transparent 0.72 carat princess shape bluish green sapphire measures 4.94 x 4.88 x 3.14 mm, and offers a remarkable combination of precision cutting and natural character, making it an excellent choice for collectors and fine jewelry designers. The gem is faceted with a princess cut that maximizes brilliance and geometric appeal, and its intense color intensity delivers a deep, even bluish green that is highly desirable in sapphires from Ceylon Sri Lanka. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, which means small natural inclusions are present but do not significantly detract from the gem's transparency or sparkle, and the excellent polish enhances light return and crisp facet junctions. This sapphire has undergone standard heat treatment to stabilize and intensify its color, a widely accepted and permanent enhancement in the trade, and the origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a classic source known for producing sapphires with lively tones and strong saturation. These combined attributes contribute to the gem's appeal for educated buyers seeking both aesthetic quality and gemological integrity.

When considering daily wear and durability, sapphires rate a nine on the Mohs hardness scale, making them one of the hardest and most durable colored gemstones available, second only to diamond on the hardness scale. To put this in perspective, quartz commonly used in fashion jewelry ranks seven on the Mohs scale, and topaz ranks eight, so this sapphire will resist scratching and abrasion significantly better than those materials under normal wear conditions. This inherent toughness, together with the princess cut that protects the stone with its relatively girdle oriented profile, makes the gem well suited to engagement rings and everyday jewelry, provided appropriate setting choices are made to protect the corners. For longevity, we recommend secure bezel or protective prong settings, periodic inspection of the setting, and gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this princess cut, heat treated Ceylon sapphire as a superb balance of color, craftsmanship, and durability, an investment in both beauty and performance for the informed buyer.