0.96 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 0.96 carat round blue sapphire is a meticulously graded gemstone, with precise dimensions of 5.97 x 6.00 x 3.43 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and an overall presentation that balances scintillation with table presence. The cut combines the depth and brilliance of a pavilion fashioned to maximize light return, with a crown that allows the intense blue to show evenly across the face. Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, meaning the stone appears clean to the unaided eye while retaining minor internal characteristics that confirm natural origin and add to its identity. The color intensity is classified as intense, an especially desirable tier for blue sapphires, and the polish has been assessed as excellent, ensuring that facets are crisp and light interaction is optimized. These measurable attributes, recorded and described here by The Natural Sapphire Company, are the foundation of the gem’s aesthetic and market value.

This sapphire originates from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region historically and currently celebrated for producing blue sapphires with a characteristic velvety brilliance and strong, pure blue hues. Sapphires from Ceylon are often prized by connoisseurs for their lively saturation and the way they respond to different lighting environments, showing a depth of color without slipping toward overly dark tones. The stone has been heat treated, a common and widely accepted enhancement in the trade that stabilizes and intensifies color while improving clarity. Heat treatment of corundum is an established practice, performed at controlled temperatures to enhance the stone without compromising structural integrity. For the informed buyer, heat treated Ceylon sapphires represent excellent value, combining classic origin prestige with predictable visual performance, and they are widely regarded as fully suitable for fine jewelry.

From an investment and collector perspective, this sapphire represents a compelling combination of provenance, physical quality, and longevity. Blue sapphires rank high among colored gemstones for their scarcity relative to diamonds of comparable beauty, their durability with a Mohs hardness of nine, and their historical desirability across cultures and eras. The clear, intense color, the very slightly included clarity at eye level, and the excellent polish together make this stone attractive for both display and wear, while the Ceylon origin adds an identifiable premium due to collector preference for the region. Heat treatment, when transparently disclosed as we do at The Natural Sapphire Company, does not diminish the stone’s collectability, instead aligning expectations and allowing buyers to assess value relative to untreated material. For an educated buyer seeking an asset that can be enjoyed immediately and potentially retained as part of a long term collection, this sapphire offers an appealing balance of beauty, market recognition, and practical durability.

Owning this gemstone is an investment in beauty and craftsmanship, a piece meant to be appreciated visually and to perform over generations. The proportions, mixed brilliant cutting style, and superior polish reflect skilled lapidary work intended to showcase the sapphire’s intense blue while maintaining optimal light return and face up size for the sub one carat weight. When set in a thoughtfully designed mounting, whether as a solitaire ring, a classic pendant, or as the centerpiece of bespoke jewelry, the stone will communicate refinement and restraint, qualities favored by discerning buyers. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize transparency, and we provide detailed information about origin and treatment so purchasers can make informed decisions. Proper care, periodic professional cleaning, and secure mounting will preserve the stone’s appearance and value, and we can advise on insurance, appraisal, and certification options to support the sapphire’s role as both a personal treasure and a considered investment.