1.03 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the rich alluvial soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, comes a story that begins long before any jewel is shaped, a story of heat and pressure, of rivers and time, and of the hands that first find color buried in the earth. We at The Natural Sapphire Company have followed that story across generations of Sri Lankan gem traders and miners, who have long revered their sapphires as talismans of protection and status. This particular stone started its life as a rough crystal along those storied riverbeds, carried and polished by nature until its hue hinted at the latent brilliance within. The landscape where it was found is as much a part of the gem as the sparkle you see, a land that has produced sapphires prized by kings, artisans, and collectors for centuries, and this sapphire carries that lineage forward as a living, wearable piece of geological history.

As cutters and gem specialists, we respected the stone from the very first moment we examined it, choosing a shape that would celebrate its natural transparency and color. The result is a cushion shape, mixed brilliant cut, weighing 1.03 carat, that measures 7.22 millimeters by 4.12 millimeters by 3.35 millimeters. It is transparent, with a clarity described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning it reads as clean and open to the eye, while retaining the natural signatures that verify its authenticity. No enhancement has been applied to this sapphire, it remains in the pure state in which it left the mines of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. An excellent polish and the careful decisions made by our cutter about facet size and proportion ensure that every table and pavilion facet returns light in a way that maximizes both scintillation and depth, giving the gem a presence that is both lively and profound.

Color is the language of a sapphire, and this gem speaks in a rich, bold dialect. The medium intense color intensity is saturated enough to command attention, yet balanced so it reads refined against the skin, never heavy or opaque. In sunlight the blue breathes and deepens, showing cool cornflower notes layered over a slightly warmer, steely base that gives the stone its unique personality. That contrast between brightness and cool depth is what I describe to collectors when I speak of personal power. Wearing this sapphire says that you are someone who understands value in quiet but undeniable terms, someone who chooses distinction over flash. The stone becomes a statement, a talisman of confidence. Because it is unheated and natural, the color is honest, and its presence on a hand or set at the throat is a declaration that reveres authenticity as much as beauty.

When a client chooses this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company they are choosing a complete story, from the riverbeds of Ceylon to the focused craftsmanship that transformed rough into gem. The dimensions and weight make it ideal for a bold solitaire, a classic halo, or an elegant pendant, and the mixed brilliant cushion shape sits beautifully in a variety of settings, whether in warm yellow gold that plays up the stone’s inner glow, in cool platinum that sharpens its blue precision, or in rose gold for a modern twist. We are happy to advise on setting styles that will enhance the stone’s medium intense color intensity and make the most of its very very slightly included clarity. Because provenance matters, we provide full details about origin, cut, and condition, and stand behind this unenhanced sapphire with the knowledge and care that define our company. If you seek a piece that combines geological wonder, cultural legacy, and a bold, personal signature, this 1.03 carat Ceylon sapphire is ready to become part of your story.