1.04 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.04 carat pear shape blue sapphire, measuring 7.94 by 5.17 by 3.21 mm, offers a rare combination of natural purity and refined cutting. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation while preserving color depth, so it delivers the lively sparkle of a fine faceted gem without flattening the classic Ceylon blue. Clarity is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the stone reads clean to the eye and transmits light with remarkable clarity, a benefit many market alternatives cannot claim. Many sapphires offered widely are heat treated or fracture filled to improve color or conceal inclusions, and lab grown stones mimic color at lower cost, but they do not carry the same natural provenance or long term value. This sapphire has no enhancement, and that unheated status elevates both rarity and resale value, especially for collectors and connoisseurs who understand that unheated Ceylon material is highly sought after. The medium intense color strikes a perfect balance between vivid hue and wearable elegance, making this gem superior in day to day presence compared with overly dark stones that look nearly black under low light, and compared with washed out stones that lack character. An excellent polish completes the package, producing crisp facet junctions and lively face up appearance that will outperform many mass market stones cut for yield rather than optical performance.

The heritage of Ceylon sapphires adds cultural and historical value that modern treatments cannot replicate. For centuries Sri Lanka has been a source of blue sapphires prized by royalty, used in crown jewels, talismans, and ceremonial rings believed to confer protection, wisdom, and fidelity. That traditional reverence makes a Ceylon unheated sapphire an ideal choice for engagement rings, heirloom pieces, and religious or symbolic settings where provenance and story matter. Compared with similar carat sizes from other origins, this stone carries the provenance premium and the assurance of natural formation, so it offers superior long term significance. At The Natural Sapphire Company we match gemological expertise with careful sourcing, and this 1.04 carat pear shape Ceylon sapphire exemplifies our commitment to offering gems that combine integrity, beauty, and enduring value. If you seek a sapphire that outshines treated and synthetic alternatives in authenticity, aesthetic balance, and historical resonance, this piece represents a sound and inspired choice.