1.04 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One hundred years and more of reverence have been granted to sapphires, and this Ceylon gem in our collection continues that long conversation between earth and artisan, The Natural Sapphire Company presents a transparent blue sapphire, one point zero four carats, shaped into an oval that measures six point three nine by four point eight five by three point seven four millimeters, the gem arrives to the bench with a pedigree that speaks of ancient mines and patient craftsmanship, its origin in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, places it within a lineage of sapphires prized by kings and collectors for their clarity of tone and luminous presence, the medium intense color of this stone captures a classic blue that is at once serene and vivid, a color that sits comfortably within the historical spectrum treasured for ceremonial jewelry and enduring personal treasures, to hold this oval sapphire is to hold a fragment of geological time, and to set it is to continue a story that began before recorded history.

The gem stands unenhanced, a point that will resonate with purists and historians alike, no heat or treatment has been applied, the natural state of the stone allows the original crystal structure and native color to speak clearly, clarity is graded slightly included when viewed at eye level, these minute inclusions are a natural signature, small and discreet under practical observation, they serve as a reminder of the gem story, of growth under pressure and time, the excellent polish on the facets honors that story, the surface finishing amplifies the stone content, creating crisp facet junctions and refined edges that catch and release light with precision, the oval shape was chosen for its classical proportions, it balances tradition and elegance in a way that flatters the finger, the oval silhouette elongates and comforts in a setting, while the moderate depth of three point seven four millimeters ensures the gem reads as lively rather than deep and brooding, this balance of dimension, polish, and natural color make the sapphire an ideal candidate for an heirloom ring or a pendant intended to be passed down.

The mixed brilliant cut is the key to understanding how this sapphire translates nature into brilliance, the cutter blended a table and crown arrangement that borrows the scintillation virtues of a brilliant cut with the depth economy of mixed facet planning, crown facets are arranged to capture incident light and divide it into small beams that dance across the top of the gem, pavilion facets are tuned to reflect those beams back through the crown in a way that maximizes return and scintillation, this interplay gives rise to three allied effects, overall brilliance which is the sustained white light return, scintillation which is the flickering sparkle seen with movement, and the subtle dispersion or fire which appears as tiny flashes of color when light is broken into spectral fragments, the oval silhouette accentuates the light pattern by creating longitudinal flashes that visually elongate and enliven the stone, the slightly included clarity contributes to contrast that can actually enhance perceived depth, small natural features can act as focal points around which light pivots, the excellent polish eliminates surface diffusion, a highly polished pavilion and crown allow light to pass and to return with minimal loss, the result is a gem that feels alive on the hand, its mixed brilliant architecture makes the most of its medium intense Ceylon blue, ensuring that the stone reads as richly colored under indoor lighting, and luminous and lively under daylight.

In choosing this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company you are choosing a gem that combines provenance, purity, and a cut tuned to light, its one point zero four carat weight is versatile enough for intentional design, its good dimensions are suited to classic solitaire settings that allow the mixed brilliant faceting to show without distraction, or to a halo arrangement that frames the oval while permitting the central light performance to dominate, because the stone is natural and unenhanced it offers both tangible and intangible value, a tangible premium for its natural origin, and an intangible resonance for those who prefer a gem that carries its full natural story, our team is ready to advise on mounting choices that will amplify the blue tone, well considered metal color and profile will influence how light interacts with the stone, a warmer mounting can bring forward subtle violet notes that sometimes appear in Ceylon sapphires, while a cooler mounting will emphasize the pure blue, for those who wish to create a piece that will live across generations, we recommend settings that protect the crown while allowing the table to display the full mixed brilliant effect, The Natural Sapphire Company can assist with bespoke design, with detailed photography, and with guidance on care that will preserve the excellent polish and the gem natural state for decades, this sapphire is both a fragment of geological artistry and a canvas for the next chapter in its life, it offers the kind of calm brilliance that suits measured, thoughtful design, and the presence that ensures it will be treasured as an emblem of continuity and grace.