1.01 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the mineral-rich gravels of Ceylon, a single crystal began its slow journey, shaped by heat and pressure deep within the earth, emerging as a jewel that would capture centuries of island lore and the eyes of those who treasure natural beauty. This one point zero one carat oval blue sapphire carries the legacy of Sri Lankan geology, a heritage that has produced some of the most beloved sapphires in the world. At first glance the sapphire announces itself with an intense blue hue that seems to change with every turn, a color intensity that speaks of Ceylon provenance and a clarity that reads as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level. Transparency is excellent, and the gem invites light into its heart, allowing the mixed brilliant arrangement of facets to play across its surface with lively scintillation. We at The Natural Sapphire Company selected this stone for its rare combination of vibrant color and eye level clarity, qualities that connect a wearer directly to the story of its origin while offering exceptional potential for the jeweler who will set it.

The lapidary chapter of this sapphire's story is equally important, and here the craft speaks to modern sensibility and classical skill. Cut into an elegant oval form, the gem measures six point five one by five point one three by three point six six millimeters, dimensions that strike a beautiful balance between presence and wearability. The mixed brilliant cut unites the depth and color retention of step cutting with the fiery sparkle of brilliant facets, a marriage that accentuates the sapphire's intense color while maximizing light return. An excellent polish ensures every facet edge is crisp and reflective, so the sapphire reads consistently across different lighting conditions. Heat treated to enhance tone and clarity, the sapphire remains a natural stone, its enhancement a time honored process used by cutters to reveal the truest version of a gem. The resulting proportions and clarity make this oval sapphire particularly well suited to custom jewelry, because its depth lends itself to secure bezel settings as well as open prong mounts, and because its modest one point zero one carat weight gives designers latitude to craft pieces that range from refined solitaires to intricate halo or vintage inspired designs without overwhelming delicate proportions.

When imagining how this sapphire will become part of a personalized piece, consider the oval shape as both flattering and versatile. On the hand, the oval visually elongates the finger, offering a graceful silhouette for engagement rings, dress rings, or stackable designs, and its measurements allow a jeweler to center the stone in a classic four or six prong setting, a low profile bezel, or an elevated cathedral mount with equal success. For pendants, the stone sits with elegant command, its size providing presence without heaviness, and its mixed brilliant cut returns light in motion, making it an excellent focal point for a solitary pendant or as the heart of a more elaborate necklace composition. Earrings and companion pieces benefit from its eye clean appearance evaluated at eye level, because matching smaller stones to this standard is straightforward, and the intense blue provides a unified color story across multiple pieces. At The Natural Sapphire Company we work closely with clients and designers to translate these physical attributes into wearable art, advising on metal choice and setting style that will best showcase the sapphire's intense hue and bright facet pattern, whether the goal is timeless simplicity or a bespoke statement.

This sapphire arrives ready to inspire, a bridge between the Ceylon gravel beds where it first formed and the moment it is set into a piece that will be worn and cherished. Its journey includes the patient work of miners, the careful eye of the sorter, the steady hand of the cutter who revealed its oval silhouette and mixed brilliant face, and now the opportunity for a jeweler to complete its story in metal. Choosing this one point zero one carat oval sapphire means choosing a gem that is both naturally expressive and practically sized for custom work, a stone that responds beautifully to thoughtful design choices and that promises enduring color and polish for years to come. If you are imagining an engagement ring, a signature pendant, or a custom ensemble, The Natural Sapphire Company is ready to help you explore settings and design directions that honor the stone's origin and craftsmanship, and that turn its geological past into a personal and lasting piece of jewelry.