1.03 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are moments when a single stone can change the way you see the world, when a subtle shift in weight gives a gemstone a presence that is felt as much as it is admired. This transparent cushion shape blue sapphire weighs 1.03 carats, and that one carat threshold matters deeply. Beyond beauty alone, the extra fraction of a carat lifts this stone into a category of rarity that collectors and lovers of fine gems cherish. At The Natural Sapphire Company we see how that modest increase in weight transforms a gem from delicate to decidedly notable, offering an eye catching presence on the finger, on a pendant, and in photographs that will be held and treasured for generations. The light blue tone is gentle and inviting, the color intensity is described as light, and the origin of this treasure is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source that has long been associated with exquisite sapphires that carry both history and romance.

When you look closely at the technical story behind the beauty, the dimensions tell an important part of the narrative. This sapphire measures 6.67 by 4.57 by 3.66 millimeters, a proportion that balances face up spread with depth, creating a generous visible size for its weight. The mixed brilliant cut and the cushion outline work together to maximize scintillation and brilliance, while the excellent polish reveals sharp facet reflections and a smooth, finished surface. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the gem retains strong transparency and personality, while also offering the kind of natural fingerprint that confirms authenticity and character. The stone has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement that improves color and clarity in sapphires, and when combined with careful cutting it yields a beautiful, stable tone that will wear and age with grace. The 1.03 carat weight enhances both the visual impact and the market value, because sapphires that reach and exceed the one carat mark are rarer in the supply chain, particularly from renowned localities such as Ceylon, Sri Lanka.

Imagine wearing this sapphire as the center of an intimate engagement ring, paired with a delicate halo that lets the 1.03 carat cushion breathe and sparkle, or set alone on a thin band where the stone becomes a whisper of sky on the hand. The weight gives the sapphire a confident voice, it allows light to travel through more material and return with a richer display, and it signals rarity to anyone who recognizes quality. For a custom commission, that extra weight means a jeweler has more material to shape, to table, and to orient so that the mixed brilliant cut can play its best light symphony. The provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, the excellent polish, and the thoughtful cutting combine with the one carat classification to create a stone that is both an emotional gift and a prudent acquisition. At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate the way a measured increase in carat weight elevates a gem from pretty to profoundly meaningful, it is why collectors smile when they find a stone just over one carat, because that small decimal carries outsized value.

Let this sapphire be the beginning of a story you will tell and retell, a jewel that marks a milestone, a promise, or a personal reward. The soft blue hue, the balanced dimensions, and the 1.03 carat weight come together to deliver something that feels important in your hand and beautiful to behold. If you are considering a setting, or if you would like guidance on designing a piece that showcases the stone to its fullest, The Natural Sapphire Company is ready to assist, we take joy in matching stones to lives and in helping clients choose pieces that create lasting memories. A gem of this weight, with Ceylon provenance and careful cutting, is an invitation to create a moment that endures, and we are here to help you bring that moment into being.