0.87 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient riverbeds of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the careful hands in our cutting studio, this 0.87 carat cushion shape blue sapphire carries a story of earth and craft. Born deep within metamorphic rock over millions of years, this crystal was found with the intense color that Sri Lankan sapphires are celebrated for. At The Natural Sapphire Company our lapidaries examined the rough and decided to honor the stone with a faceted mixed brilliant cut that preserves weight while unlocking lively brilliance. Measuring 5.78 x 4.15 x 4.05 mm, the gem displays an excellent polish and a clarity that is slightly included when evaluated at eye level. Those modest internal features testify to the stone s natural origin, and because no enhancement was used, the intense blue you see is wholly its own.

Under different light this sapphire reveals many faces of blue, each one compelling. In cool daylight the mixed brilliant faceting disperses light into crisp flashes, showing a pure, saturated cornflower to royal blue depending on the viewing angle, while the cushion outline gives a soft, elegant silhouette. In direct sunlight the stone gleams with more contrast, the pavilion facets reflecting deeper blue flashes and occasional pinpoints of bright white sparkle. Under warm incandescent or candlelight the intense blue gains a velvety richness, appearing slightly deeper and more enigmatic, and in small jewelry settings the excellent polish maximizes surface luster so the gem reads larger than its carat weight. Artificial LED lighting often amplifies the stone s scintillation, making the mixed brilliant cut play with both fire and depth, and even under softer room lighting the sapphire maintains its saturated presence without appearing muted.

As a representative of The Natural Sapphire Company I love to share how a gem like this becomes an heirloom, ready to be set into a ring or pendant that complements its size and character. The cushion shape and balanced dimensions make it ideal for a classic solitaire or a halo that enhances its intense color, and our team can recommend mounting styles that protect the slightly included nature while showcasing the brightness and polish. If you would like additional images or to discuss bespoke settings that will make this natural, unenhanced Ceylon sapphire the centerpiece of a lasting piece, I am here to guide you through every step.