0.74 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 0.74 carat pear shape blue sapphire measures 6.42 x 4.34 x 3.35 mm, it carries a mixed brilliant cut that is engineered to balance face up brilliance with lively scintillation, it exhibits intense color intensity and an excellent polish that enhances facet brightness and edge crispness. The cut combines a standard pavilion with a brilliant style crown, providing a strong return of light and a pleasing window to the stone inner life, the pear silhouette creates an elegant teardrop profile that sits attractively in a variety of jewelry designs. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the gem is effectively eye clean to the unaided observer, inclusions are minute and do not detract from the gem presence, under magnification these features are detectable and in fact contribute to the individuality of the stone. The sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted and stable enhancement in the trade that refines color and can reduce the visual impact of some inclusions, the origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a classic source known for lively, saturated blues and a historic reputation for fine gem material, all of these attributes together position this gem as a well balanced, market ready sapphire with both aesthetic appeal and gemological credibility.

The internal signature of this sapphire is particularly interesting, microscopic examination reveals a delicate network of features that make this gem unmistakable, very fine oriented rutile silk is present in hair like needles which align with the crystal growth directions, this silk scatters light in a way that softens highlights and gives a subtle velvety depth to the blue, a few isolated mineral crystal inclusions appear as scintillating pinpoints that catch the light like tiny stars when the stone is tilted, faint healed feathers and wispy fingerprint like patterns trace internal planes and growth interruptions, together with subtle growth zoning that records successive phases of color saturation during formation. These inclusions are intrinsic to natural corundum, they act as microscopic fingerprints that confirm natural origin and in many cases support geographic attribution, Ceylon sapphires frequently show a combination of fine silk and distinctive growth zoning, the pattern and orientation of these internal features are consistent with an origin of Sri Lanka. Heat treatment in this instance has been applied in a controlled way to optimize the blue tone and remove or lessen some surface reaching clouds, it does not erase the stone personality, rather it allows the intense color and polished facets to display without competing obstructions, educated buyers value that the gem remains natural, with its internal story intact, while benefiting from a stable enhancement that is fully disclosed.

For the educated buyer seeking both connoisseurship and long term value, this 0.74 carat pear sapphire represents a strong balance of color clarity cut and provenance, the intense color intensity is the primary value driver in blue sapphires, combined with a VVS clarity grade evaluated at eye level this stone offers a rare combination of vivid tone and exceptional visual cleanliness, the mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation and gives lively fire at smaller carat weights, the dimensions 6.42 x 4.34 x 3.35 mm translate into a well proportioned face up presence suitable for a refined solitaire engagement ring or a sophisticated pendant, settings that allow light to enter from beneath and to move through the pavilion will maximize brilliance, bezel settings can emphasize the pear outline while prong settings free up light performance. Provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka adds a layer of desirability for collectors who favor historic and traceable sources, and the disclosure of heat treatment aligns with best practice in the market, The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the gem with full disclosure, professional evaluation and guidance on setting and care, we recommend regular professional cleaning and a secure mounting to protect the stone profile. The unique inclusions within this sapphire give it an unmistakable signature, they speak to its natural origin and formation history, they provide a microscopic roadmap that gemologists and collectors appreciate, acquiring this stone is acquiring a characterful, natural Ceylon sapphire with intense color, excellent polish and a refined cut, a piece that is ready to be set into an heirloom quality design with confidence.