1.05 Ct. Purplish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the alluvial riverbeds of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the careful hands of master cutters, this purplish blue sapphire has traced a path that reads like a short epic. Born deep within ancient metamorphic rock and lifted by time and geology into the gravels that Sri Lankan miners have worked for centuries, this stone carries the geology and story of its island home. We at The Natural Sapphire Company found this transparent gem and recognized its quiet potential. At 1.05 carats, with neat emerald cut proportions of 7.44 by 4.99 by 2.59 millimeters, it presents a light, ethereal color intensity that nudges between blue and a soft violet, a hue long celebrated in Ceylon sapphires. Its clarity reads very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a trait that allows the gem to remain luminous and clean in appearance, and its excellent polish gives every facet crisp geometry and glassy reflection. This sapphire is untreated, no enhancement, which allows its natural origin and color story to remain pure and unscripted.

The transformation from rough to refined stone was executed with deliberation, every facet cut to honor the stones natural strengths. The emerald cut was chosen to emphasize clarity, linear elegance, and a window into the sapphires inner world. Long step facets create a hall of light that lets soft flashes of purplish blue breathe, the result of a cutter who balanced depth with spread to retain light return and wearable dimensions. The relatively shallow pavilion and weight distribution produce a gem that sits serenely in a setting, neither too deep to disappear, nor too shallow to lose presence. The excellent polish means the table and step facets read like panes, offering a consistent, cool sheen that suits both daytime wear and the softer evening glow. Because this sapphire has not been heat treated or otherwise enhanced, the hue you see is the hue the earth imparted, preserved by human craft and respect for natural character.

When it comes to bringing this sapphire into a jewel, the possibilities feel both classic and newly inventive. Its emerald cut profile translates beautifully into a pared back solitaire, where the gem sits with architectural clarity on a slender band that whispers rather than shouts. For greater presence, a halo of delicate melee diamonds will add scintillation and frame the cool tone with light, creating a piece that reads like a small gallery window. A bezel setting will offer a modern and secure embrace, softening edges for active wear and emphasizing the stones clean outline. Consider an east west mount to lend a contemporary, elongated silhouette, or pair this sapphire in a three stone composition for symbolic balance and narrative. Beyond rings, this gem is equally compelling as a pendant, where its clarity and lightness can float over skin, and as a pair of minimalist drop earrings, where matched accents echo the central tone. For clients seeking contrast, warm metals such as yellow or rose gold will heighten the purplish notes, while white gold or platinum will preserve the sapphires cool, ethereal mien. Accent choices range from pavé shoulders to tapered baguettes, to small colored sapphires for a bespoke palette, and The Natural Sapphire Company is practiced in suggesting combinations that harmonize hue, scale, and personality.

Bringing this Ceylon sapphire into a custom piece is a collaborative and crafted process, one that begins with a conversation about how you intend to live with the jewel. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can translate the stones story into wearable design, providing sketches, metal options, and setting suggestions until the design resonates. The images you see imagine the gem as a ring, offering a sense of scale on the hand, yet each commission is uniquely tuned to your needs, whether that means a daily statement piece built for resilience, or an heirloom that carries a quieter elegance. If you are imagining engagement, anniversary, or a singular custom creation, this purplish blue emerald cut sapphire invites possibilities, and we welcome you to consult with our design team to explore settings, side stones, and metals that will honor both the stones origins and your personal vision.