1.04 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape blue sapphire presents clean, verifiable specifications that reflect careful selection and cutting. The stone weighs 1.04 carats, and measures 8.35 x 5.01 x 3.05 mm, offering a size that balances presence and wearability for a variety of jewelry types. The pavilion and crown have been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining facets that maximize scintillation with a silhouette that flatters the finger or neckline. Transparency is excellent, the stone reads as transparent to the eye, and the clarity grade is very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, indicating only minor natural features that do not compromise overall appearance. The polish is excellent, which enhances surface reflection and allows the sapphire to display its inherent brilliance with clarity and depth. The stone has been heat treated, a broadly accepted and stable enhancement that brings out the best in color and clarity, and this treatment is disclosed and consistent with standard trade practice.

The defining attribute of this sapphire is its intense blue color, a vivid saturation that remains rich under varied lighting conditions and that will command attention in any mounting. The hue is pure and well centered, creating a visual impression of depth rather than flatness, and the intensity is such that the gem maintains strong color even when set in smaller proportions. In practical terms this means the sapphire will assert its presence in a clean solitaire setting, anchor a three stone composition without being overwhelmed by side stones, and provide a striking focal point in a pendant silhouette where the play of light across the mixed brilliant facets produces lively scintillation. Against warmer metals like yellow gold the blue takes on a classic, contrasting drama, and in white metals like platinum or white gold the tone appears cooler and more contemporary. The stone’s excellent polish and facet structure contribute to brisk light return and sparkling face up appearance, qualities that help the intense color read consistently to observers at different angles.

Origin and provenance add further context to the gem’s character and value. This sapphire originates from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source known for producing sapphires with clarity and lively, vivid blues. The combination of Ceylon provenance, heat treatment, and the gem’s eye level clarity results in a stone that balances natural charm with predictable performance. For buyers concerned with durability, sapphire is a robust choice, suitable for daily wear in rings and for pendants and earrings that are exposed to regular use. Care recommendations remain straightforward, clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaning if the setting contains other materials that may be compromised. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document these attributes to provide transparent information for design and appraisal purposes. The measurements, weight, cut, clarity grade, color intensity, polish, enhancement and origin are recorded so the gem can be matched with the most appropriate mounting and kept in service for generations, while maintaining the vivid, attention drawing color that makes this pear shape blue sapphire distinctive.