0.96 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A rare and impeccably presented Ceylon blue sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company, this transparent 0.96 carat round gem measures 5.79 x 5.85 x 3.60 mm, and it carries a mixed brilliant cut that gives it lively fire and modern appeal, clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the color intensity reads as medium intense, and the polish is excellent, critically this stone has received no enhancement, allowing its natural origin and innate character to stand unaltered. Owning a truly unheated sapphire of this size and quality places you in a select circle of collectors and connoisseurs, this is not a mass produced offering, but a single, distinct treasure that speaks to provenance, craftsmanship, and the natural forces that created it deep within Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The Natural Sapphire Company sources and presents such gems with full respect for their history and rarity, and this stone embodies that commitment through its clean face up, its even saturation, and its unmodified beauty.

Viewed under gentle light, the gem reveals a medium intense blue hue that leans slightly toward a cool, silvery blue, with subtle violet undertones that enliven the crown and add depth to the pavilion, the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize scintillation while preserving weight, so the gem sits with a satisfying presence for a sub one carat stone. Its tone is balanced, neither too light nor overly dark, which allows the blue to read as vivid and lively in daylight, and intriguingly deep in evening light, the very slightly included clarity grade means that at face up inspection the stone reads clean and pure, any internal features remain discreet and do not detract from the overall brilliance. The excellent polish assures crisp facet edges and mirror like reflection across the crown and pavilion, every flash of light feels deliberate, and the overall effect is one of sophistication and calm confidence, a sapphire that will sit equally well in a fine solitaire, an elegant halo, or a bespoke custom setting created through The Natural Sapphire Company.

When compared with sapphires from other renowned sources, this Ceylon gem shows a character all its own, Kashmir sapphires are famed for a plush, velvety cornflower blue and a soft, mist like diffusion that gives them a luxurious, almost powdered appearance, by comparison this Ceylon stone is more transparent and lively, offering crisper facet reflections and a slightly brighter hue that reads more spirited than the classic Kashmir velvet. Montana, or Yogo, sapphires are known for a pure cornflower blue with exceptional clarity and a cool tone, this Sri Lankan sapphire shares the clarity promise but presents a warmer and more medium intense presence that can appear more vibrant in mixed light. Madagascar sapphires can range widely, often delivering strong, saturated blues that can rival Ceylon pieces, however many Madagascar stones carry a slightly greener or more inky influence when compared side by side, this Ceylon gem holds a distinct, clean blue with a faint violet whisper that sets it apart. Australian sapphires tend to be deeper and inky, with cooler, darker tones that read almost forest blue, the present stone is deliberately opposite in spirit, offering openness and light instead of density and inky mystery.

This sapphire is an invitation to a refined and exclusive experience, its unenhanced nature assures authenticity and long term desirability, and its origin in Ceylon connects the owner to centuries of island mining tradition and to the rare pockets where nature has combined the right chemistry, pressure, and time to form such a blue. For those seeking a gem that balances wearable size with collector grade attributes, this 0.96 carat round mixed brilliant offers a compelling proposition, the measured dimensions make it versatile for a range of settings while the medium intense color and excellent polish ensure it will attract attention without appearing common. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as a limited opportunity to acquire an unheated Ceylon blue sapphire with transparent beauty and discreet inclusions that serve as natural signatures rather than flaws, membership in the discreet group of owners of such a gem is simultaneously a personal pleasure and a subtle statement of taste. If you value provenance, natural condition, and a hue that stands confidently between the velvety Kashmir, the pure Montana, the variable Madagascar, and the inky Australian examples, this sapphire is an exceptional choice, one that will mature in meaning and presence as it becomes part of your story.