0.97 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite oval blue sapphire carries with it a sense of history that traces back to the famed mines of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place long celebrated by connoisseurs and royalty for producing sapphires of enduring beauty. At 0.97 carat this gem sits on the verge of the full carat milestone, offering a presence that feels substantial yet perfectly balanced for refined jewelry. Measuring 6.80 x 5.38 x 3.37 mm it has been faceted in a mixed brilliant cut that harmonizes classic proportions with modern brilliance, allowing the medium intense blue color to radiate with depth and life. The transparency is notable, and the clarity grade described as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level affirms that at ordinary viewing distances the stone reads as essentially clean, contributing to a premium visual impression. The excellent polish enhances the sapphire surface to a mirror like finish so that facets return light with lively scintillation, and the stone has undergone careful heat treatment to enhance color and clarity in a manner consistent with long practiced gemological tradition.

For those who cherish legacy and timeless design this 0.97 carat Ceylon sapphire embodies both story and substance, a jewel that reads as an heirloom in the making. The weight in carats is not merely a number, it is the scale by which presence and proportion are judged, and a near one carat sapphire such as this achieves an elegant balance between daily wearability and unmistakable gemstone prestige. Its medium intense blue recalls traditional Ceylon tones that have graced crowns and private collections for centuries, and when set in a classic mount the mixed brilliant cut will play with light in a way that highlights the stone warmth and internal life. At The Natural Sapphire Company we are committed to presenting stones that reflect provenance, workmanship, and enduring appeal, and this sapphire is a fine example of that commitment. Whether chosen for an engagement piece, a refined pendant, or as the centerpiece of a bespoke commission this gem promises to carry forward a narrative of legacy and craftsmanship for generations to come.