1.04 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A singular expression of oceanic depth and refined poise, this transparent pear shape blue sapphire weighs 1.04 carats and measures 7.80 x 4.90 x 3.51 mm, a gem that inhabits the space between bold saturation and wearable grace. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, each facet has been orchestrated to return light with lively scintillation and a deep, velvety flash that reads as intensely blue in every motion. The clarity is slightly included evaluated at eye level, which grants the stone character without detracting from its luminous presence, and the polish is excellent, allowing a smooth surface that enhances brilliance and fingertip comfort. Originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source long celebrated for producing sapphires with vivid blue personalities, this sapphire has been heat treated, a traditional and stable enhancement that clarifies tone and deepens hue while maintaining the gem quality that collectors and connoisseurs prize. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this stone is both an objet d desire and a considered choice for those who seek provenance, quality, and enduring elegance.

Imagine this pear shaped sapphire set as the centerpiece of a bespoke ring or a pendant, the tapered point drawing the eye and elongating the silhouette in a manner that flatters hand and neckline alike. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies the pear shape by producing a dance of light that will read differently under daylight and evening illumination, a feature that lends the gem a living quality. In a classic solitaire, the stone commands attention on its own, while in a three stone arrangement it lends a lyrical center between two smaller companions. For those who treasure the interplay of vintage and modern, a bezel with a delicate milgrain edge accentuates the gem without overwhelming it, preserving the rich Ceylon blue while offering secure wear for everyday luxury. At 1.04 carats, the sapphire carries presence without dominance, a subtle assertion of refined taste.

Complementary gemstones can transform this sapphire into a masterpiece of color and contrast, and the choices should be deliberate to amplify its intense blue rather than dilute it. The most unequivocal partner is pure white diamond, ideally in bright, high clarity melee that creates a halo to magnify the sapphire and to add scintillation that contrasts with the deep blue body color. For a warmer, more vintage sensibility consider rose or champagne diamonds surrounding the pear shape, the soft gold tones warming the blue and producing an antique inspired glow. For a modern couture statement, pair the sapphire with small, well matched light blue aquamarines placed as side stones to create a tonal gradient that feels both sophisticated and serene. For a striking chromatic contrast, select delicate pink sapphires or padparadscha sapphires as accent stones, the coral pink notes setting off the Ceylon blue and creating a feminine, fashion forward palette. For cufflinks or statement earrings, combine the sapphire with small emeralds to evoke a regal jewel box effect, remembering that emeralds carry their own green intensity so placement and size should be used to ensure harmony rather than competition.

A custom piece designed around this pear shape 1.04 carat Ceylon sapphire becomes a personal emblem, an investment in beauty that announces discernment and understated luxury. Envision a platinum pendant where a single row of round brilliant diamonds traces the curve of the pear, or a ring in warm rose gold where tapered baguette diamonds flank the shoulders to elongate the finger and highlight the stone center, or a three stone ring with champagne diamond shoulders for an air of old world glamour. At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in advising on metal choice, accent stone size and setting style so the final composition both secures the gem and showcases it to its fullest advantage, honoring its origin and enhancement disclosure. For those ready to realize a custom design, our atelier will create detailed sketches and mock ups, and source complementary stones that match in tone and brilliance, ensuring that this Ceylon sapphire becomes not merely jewelry, but a legacy piece that reflects your cultivated taste and the quiet achievement of owning something genuinely rare.