1.01 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are searching for an engagement stone that feels like a decision made once and never regretted, or if you collect rare sapphires and seek a piece with story and substance, this 1.01 carat pear shape blue sapphire answers that call. Transparent and cut to a graceful pear, this gem measures 7.07 by 5.16 by 3.54 millimeters, and its mixed brilliant cut creates a lively interplay of fire and blue depth. At eye level the clarity is described as very very slightly included, which means the stone reads as wonderfully clean to the naked eye while retaining the natural character that collectors and romantics both prize. Its color intensity is intense, the polish is excellent, and the hue is the classic, wearable Ceylon blue that flatters a range of metals and settings. As with many fine sapphires from Sri Lanka, this stone has been heat treated to enhance its inherent color, a standard and stable enhancement in the trade that brings forward the most desirable tones without compromising the gem. The Natural Sapphire Company brings this sapphire to market after careful selection and evaluation by our specialists, so if your need is an engagement ring that will be admired for a lifetime, or a collector grade gem that balances beauty and value, this sapphire is precisely the kind of answer you have been seeking.

The journey of this sapphire begins in the ancient gem gravels of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where miners who know the rivers and terraces by instinct recover rough crystals with patient skill. From the moment the rough entered our selection process, it was handled with purpose, first by experienced sorters who separate promising material for closer study, and then by master cutters who planned a pear shape with a mixed brilliant faceting to maximize brilliance while preserving weight. The mixed brilliant approach combines step facets with brilliant facets to deliver depth and scintillation, a technique that suits a stone with the rich, layered color typical of Ceylon sapphires. Before cutting the stone was evaluated and mapped for inclusions and color zoning, so that every cut preserved beauty and optimized light return. A controlled heat treatment was applied under expert supervision to stabilize and intensify the blue, a practice used across the industry to bring out the best in natural sapphires. Once cut and polished to an excellent finish, the gem passed through The Natural Sapphire Company quality checks, which include visual grading at eye level and measurements that confirm the stone is a precise 1.01 carat, with the dimensions noted earlier. Photographs were taken under standardized lighting and the stone was prepared for its final presentation, accompanied by the stories of its origin and the hands that refined it.

When you imagine this pear shape sapphire set into a ring, pendant, or bespoke design, picture the way the tapered point will elongate the finger or draw the eye when set as a drop pendant. For an engagement ring the pear cut offers a unique balance of elegance and modernity, and at just over one carat it has presence without overwhelming daily wear. The intense Ceylon blue will pair beautifully with warm yellow gold for a classic look, with rose gold for a romantic tone, or with platinum or white gold for modern contrast. Beyond aesthetics, sapphires are durable and durable is practical, and this stone will stand up to the rhythms of life while keeping its polished face. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that buying a gemstone is a personal journey, and we help by sharing provenance, clarity evaluation, cut details, and the story of how a stone moved from riverbank to studio. If your need is certainty, beauty, and a gem that carries provenance as well as presence, this 1.01 carat pear shaped Ceylon sapphire resolves that search, and we stand ready to guide you through settings and certification so that this gem becomes the definitive answer to your quest.