1.03 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet authority in a truly exceptional sapphire, and this 1.03 carat round blue sapphire articulates that presence with serene confidence, a jewel that announces refinement without ostentation. Precision formed to dimensions of 6.01 x 6.00 x 3.63 mm, the stone carries a mixed brilliant cut that optimizes light return and halo effect, yielding scintillation that reads as both lively and composed. The transparency is notable, allowing the medium color intensity to reveal itself with a cool, Ceylon blue that recalls the storied deposits of Sri Lanka, an origin that has long been synonymous with clarity and timeless color. Evaluated at eye level with a clarity grade described as very very slightly included, the gem offers only the most discreet natural character, a subtle fingerprint that assures authenticity without interrupting its visual harmony. An excellent polish completes the presentation, each facet precisely executed to heighten optical performance, and crucially, the sapphire carries no enhancement, its color and clarity present in pure, natural form, an increasingly rare attribute for a gemstone of such accessible size and visual impact.

For the conscious collector, provenance is not merely provenance, it is a pledge. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind this promise with rigorous, transparent sourcing practices, cultivated through long term relationships with trusted partners in Sri Lanka, and through a commitment to ethical procurement that respects both land and livelihoods. This sapphire is part of a supply chain overseen with care, where the communities that steward the earth are respected, fair compensation is prioritized, and responsible environmental practices are followed to minimize impact. The stone’s unenhanced condition carries additional ethical resonance, representing an object of beauty created by geological time and human craftsmanship alone, rather than altered through treatment. When you choose this gem, you are choosing a piece whose story is traceable, whose entry into your collection supports sustainable approaches to mining and cutting, and whose custodianship is guided by transparent standards that align with the values of mindful ownership.

Owning this 1.03 carat Ceylon sapphire is both an aesthetic triumph and a considered statement, a rare convergence of beauty, ethics, and provenance. It sits perfectly at the center of an elegant ring, where the mixed brilliant facets will maximize fire beneath gallery lighting, or suspended as a pendant where the pure blue can be viewed against skin and contrasted with warm or cool metals. For the collector who curates with purpose, it is a versatile, wearable treasure that complements rarer stones or stands alone as a signature piece, easily integrated into a capsule fine jewelry wardrobe. The Natural Sapphire Company offers a personalized approach to acquisition, ensuring that each gem is accompanied by documentation of its characteristics and sourcing, and by access to our gemological expertise for custom design consultations. To possess this sapphire is to affirm a taste for the refined, to celebrate achievement through objects that are beautiful, responsibly sourced, and destined to become family heirlooms, a quiet testament to discernment that will speak for generations.