0.87 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This elegant blue sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a transparent 0.87 carat stone with an emerald cut shape, and precise dimensions of 5.28 by 4.51 by 4.03 mm. It carries a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, an intense color intensity, and an excellent polish. Enhancement heat treated, origin Ceylon Sri Lanka. The emerald cut imparts a refined, geometric silhouette that emphasizes the stone's depth of color and creates broad facets that reveal an even, velvety blue under a variety of lighting conditions.

From a gemological perspective this sapphire represents a desirable combination of attributes that appeal to informed buyers. Ceylon Sri Lanka is renowned for producing sapphires with lively blue hues and a bright, satiny tone, and the intense color of this stone is consistent with that esteemed heritage. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates minor natural inclusions that do not detract from the gem when viewed without magnification, preserving both visual appeal and structural integrity. Heat treatment is a widely accepted and stable enhancement for sapphire, employed to improve color uniformity and saturation while being permanent under normal wear. The excellent polish and precise emerald cut maximize light return along the broad table and step facets, offering a calm, sophisticated luster rather than the brilliant scintillation typical of brilliant cuts, making it particularly well suited to classic settings that highlight color and clarity.

For the educated buyer this sapphire offers enduring value through provenance, craftsmanship, and material durability. Corundum has a Mohs hardness of 9, which makes this gem suitable for everyday wear in rings, pendants, or earrings, and the clean facet junctions and excellent polish will continue to present a crisp appearance with routine care. The combination of Ceylon origin, intense color, eye level clarity, and a precise emerald cut creates a stone that is both collectible and wearable. Over the years its natural beauty will continue to captivate, as the depth of tone and the calm, architectural elegance of the cut age gracefully with any setting, retaining desirability and appeal. Purchase through The Natural Sapphire Company gives access to our expertise and provenance information, supporting a confident acquisition for both connoisseurs and those seeking a lasting heirloom.