0.76 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped blue sapphire weighs 0.76 carat and measures 8.43 by 4.59 by 2.61 millimeters, presenting a classic teardrop silhouette rendered in a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant facet arrangement combines a well-proportioned brilliant crown with a faceted pavilion that enhances return of light while preserving a strong internal color saturation. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the stone has not been subject to any enhancement. The color intensity is classified as intense, and the finish on the facet planes is described as excellent polish. The gem’s origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, which is reflected in the balance of lively blue tone and clarity characteristics. These objective specifications define both the physical presence of the sapphire and the consistent optical behavior you can expect from different viewing angles.

From every angle the sapphire presents a visual impression that can be characterized as effectively flawless in normal viewing conditions, a quality that derives from the combination of high clarity, precise cutting, and superior polish rather than from an absolute grading of flawless. The very very slight inclusions recorded at eye level are minute and positioned such that they do not interrupt the continuity of light paths across the pavilion and crown. The mixed brilliant cut emphasizes return of light through the table and crown facets, producing lively scintillation and a steady play of blue hues that remain saturated even as the stone is rotated. Excellent polish sharpens facet junctions and minimizes surface diffusion, so reflections remain crisp and color zoning, if present, is softened by uniform facet geometry. The pear shape further contributes to the perception of seamlessness, with a tapered point that channels light and a rounded base that broadens color dispersion, creating a balanced distribution of brilliance and depth across the gem face.

Practical observation on the hand scales the visual performance to everyday wear. At 8.43 by 4.59 millimeters the stone sits comfortably as a center gem in a delicate solitaire or as the focal point of a split shank or halo setting, where its intense blue will read consistently against both white and warm metal settings. Because the stone is unenhanced, its intense color and high polish speak directly to natural material qualities rather than treatment effects, and the durability of corundum supports routine wear with appropriate setting protection for the pointed term of a pear cut. When set with the point oriented toward or away from the finger, the stone’s mixed brilliant facets maintain their balance of fire and brilliance, and skilled mounting will preserve the clean lines that contribute to the gem’s near-flawless appearance. The Natural Sapphire Company provides these detailed measurements and descriptive notes to clarify the gem’s attributes for design and setting considerations, emphasizing the stone’s consistent visual integrity across viewpoints and its natural, untreated origin.