0.86 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A luminous invitation to refined taste, this transparent 0.86 carat round blue sapphire measures 5.63 x 5.67 x 3.31 mm, and reveals itself with a poise that belongs in the hands of those who understand rare beauty. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, the proportions and facet arrangement were chosen to balance a scintillating play of light with the deep, saturated blue that defines a Ceylon origin stone. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which to the discerning eye means the gem appears practically eye clean in most elegant settings, while maintaining the natural character that collectors prize. The color intensity is vivid, a phrase that modestly understates the depth and saturation you will perceive in candlelight and daylight alike. The polish is excellent, every facet meeting with crisp edges that translate directly into lively reflection and silky surface brilliance. This sapphire has been heat treated, a time honored and stable enhancement that refines color and clarity, and its provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka lends the piece an immediate pedigree that connoisseurs recognize. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this gem carries the assurance of ethical sourcing and the attentive expertise that transforms a beautiful stone into an heirloom.

When considering brilliance and fire, it helps to compare across gemstones in order to appreciate what makes this sapphire exceptional. Diamonds, with a refractive index near 2.42 and dispersion that produces intense spectral flashes, are often held up as the benchmark for brilliance, and they do indeed throw strong white light and vivid fire. Sapphires, with a refractive index around 1.76 to 1.77 and lower dispersion, express a different, more intimate kind of radiance. This particular Ceylon blue does not compete with a diamond on sheer white brilliance, it transcends that comparison by coupling steady, lively scintillation with a saturated blue that gives each flash of light a color anchored in depth. Compared with more common blue gemstones like blue topaz and aquamarine, which often present a paler, more watery hue and higher light transmission but less color density, this sapphire offers a concentration of color that reads as luxury at a glance. Emeralds, while celebrated for their green, are typically more included and less durable for daily wear, making a sapphire like this superior for those who desire both permanence and drama. Even spinel and lower grade topaz cannot match the combination of hardness, color saturation, and the refined mixed brilliant cut that returns a lively, jewel like sparkle without sacrificing the depth that defines Ceylon blue.

Owning this sapphire is a statement of cultivated discernment, a quiet declaration that true luxury is about provenance, craftsmanship, and a story that transmits across generations. In a solitaire ring, the stone will sit with composed authority, its 0.86 carat weight and near perfect round symmetry producing a presence that reads larger than its measurement, because the eye appreciates color density as much as size. In a halo or bespoke setting, the mixed brilliant facets will dance against accent diamonds, creating moments of contrast where the sapphire seems to glow from within. The very slightly included clarity observed at eye level ensures that light moves through the stone with minimal obstruction, while the excellent polish keeps surface reflections clean and pure. The heat treatment performed is stable and widely accepted in the trade, enhancing the vivid blue while preserving natural origin characteristics that specialists prize. For collectors who value both investment and wearable elegance, the Ceylon origin adds scarcity and desirability, because Sri Lankan sapphires have for centuries been the choice of sovereigns and style makers.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate stones that reward connoisseurship, and this blue sapphire is an exemplar of that approach. It is a gem to be set with intention, to be worn as recognition of achievement, and to be passed down as the kind of possession that reflects refined taste rather than fleeting fashion. If you imagine a jewel that combines everyday resilience with museum worthy allure, this Ceylon blue answers with poise. Reach out to arrange a private viewing, to discuss bespoke settings that will showcase its vivid color, or to request certification and detailed images. Owning this sapphire is not merely acquiring a gemstone, it is claiming an object of desire that announces a life lived with attention to beauty, history, and provenance.