0.81 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment the first glint of blue was seen in the alluvial gravels of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this sapphire began a long and storied journey, shaped by earth, water, and time. Deep within ancient metamorphic rocks, corundum crystals grew slowly under pressure and heat, absorbing trace elements that would one day be read as color by a careful eye. In Sri Lanka these geological conditions have produced some of historys most celebrated sapphires, stones that were prized by kings and pilgrims, carried across oceans as gifts and emblems of devotion. To hold a Ceylon sapphire is to hold a fragment of that landscape and of those stories, a connection to riverbeds and monsoon seasons, to miner and cutter alike. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that origin is not a footnote, it is part of the gem, and for collectors and lovers of beauty alike the provenance of Ceylon adds a layer of provenance and desirability that is tangible and enduring.

This particular sapphire is a transparent, 0.81 carat pear shape, with dimensions 7.36, 4.85, 3.14 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and color. Its clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning it presents a clean face up appearance with minute inclusions that do not distract from the gem's visual appeal. The color sits at medium intensity, a true Ceylon blue that leans to a lively, saturated tone without becoming overly dark, a balance that allows light to dance within the stone and reveal flashes of lighter and deeper blue as the gem moves. The polish is excellent, a mirror finish that lets the facets talk to one another and to the wearer, and importantly this sapphire is untreated, no enhancement, a purity that further increases its intrinsic value. Together these features give you a gem that reads as both elegant and wearable, a stone that will sparkle on the hand while carrying the unquestionable cachet of natural Ceylon origin.

The choice of a pear shape was deliberate and thoughtful, a dialogue between the rough crystal and the cutter's art. Pear shapes guide the eye, offering a graceful teardrop silhouette that flatters many settings and finger types, and the mixed brilliant cut amplifies this effect by combining the depth of pavilion facets with a brilliant crown to maximize fire and scintillation. In the workshop the cutter worked to retain as much carat weight as possible while aligning facets to the stone's color zoning and internal characteristics, a process that requires both technical skill and an intimate reading of the crystal. The result is a gem that shows transparency and lively internal reflections, and because its surface has been brought to an excellent polish, light is returned with clarity and vigor. For those who appreciate the subtle interplay of nature and human craft, this sapphire exemplifies how patient, expert cutting can transform a raw geological gift into a wearable piece of art, without masking its natural identity.

To own this sapphire is to own a small piece of Ceylon's enduring gem legacy, a stone that will mark occasions and carry stories from one generation to the next. At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate and present such stones with a commitment to provenance and quality, and we welcome you to imagine this 0.81 carat pear shape set as a delicate pendant, a refined solitaire, or the centerpiece of a custom ring. Because it is untreated, it offers collectors a kind of purity that is increasingly rare, and because of its clarity and cut it offers immediate visual joy. If you value gemstones for their origin and their journey from earth to hand, this Ceylon sapphire will speak to that appreciation, a gem that embodies geological history, artisanal skill, and aesthetic grace. We invite you to reach out to our team for further details on provenance, setting options, and to discuss how this sapphire can become a personal heirloom, a conversation that continues the journey of the stone from Ceylon riverbeds to the life and story you will give it.