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

This emerald cut greenish blue sapphire weighs 1.05 carats, and measures 6.31 x 5.03 x 3.43 mm, and presents as transparent with a medium color intensity. The cutting style is faceted, executed as a classic step cut with a broad rectangular table and truncated corners that protect the girdle while reinforcing the geometry of the stone. The measured pavilion depth yields an overall depth of approximately 60.5 percent, a proportion that balances face up presence and internal light travel in a step cut design. The clarity grade is described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone presents to the unaided eye as clean and unobstructed, while minute natural features are present under magnification. The surface finish is an excellent polish, and the piece has undergone standard heat treatment to enhance tone and hue, a stable enhancement accepted in the trade. The origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, and this specimen is offered by The Natural Sapphire Company.

The faceting architecture emphasizes broad, even step facets on both the crown and pavilion, creating the characteristic hall of mirrors effect that emerald cuts are prized for. The crown facets slope gently from the table, producing long, parallel reflection planes that emphasize color rather than scintillation, while the pavilion steps are calibrated to return consistent bands of color through the table. Facet junctions are crisp, and symmetry is maintained across the girdle, so that the optical performance reads as deliberate and controlled. Because the cutting philosophy prioritizes color saturation and even tone, the medium color intensity of this sapphire displays a balanced greenish blue across the table, with only subtle variance at the corners where facet interactions can deepen hue. Light return is steady and measured, giving the stone a composed, sophisticated presence rather than a lively, brash flash.

From a craftsmanship perspective the cutter has respected the material by maximizing the yield from the rough, while adhering to proportions that suit an emerald cut silhouette. The excellent polish contributes to smooth facet planes that act as precise mirrors, and the very very slightly included clarity grade indicates that the stone will sit securely in close settings without intrusive internal features. Heat treatment has been applied to optimize the blue and green chromophores within the corundum lattice, producing a stable and attractive tone while retaining natural character. For setting recommendations, the geometry and table size make this sapphire ideal as a solitaire centerpiece when mounted in a low bezel or in a four prong setting that secures the truncated corners, or as the focal point in a classic three stone or halo design. Metals that complement the greenish blue palette include platinum and 18 karat white gold for a cool contrast, or 18 karat yellow gold to warm and intensify the green component.

The color of this Ceylon sapphire carries a quiet romance, a greenish blue reminiscent of a sheltered lagoon at twilight, where the last light slips across water and the air cools with the promise of evening. Imagine a memory formed on a coastal path in Sri Lanka, where a hand reached for another under mango trees, and the reflected sea taught two people the language of depth and calm. The very very slightly included clarity is like a secret kept between lovers, a trace of origin that affirms authenticity without disturbing the purity of the gaze. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this stone not only as a technical achievement in cutting and finishing, but as an heirloom with a story built into its color and clarity, a gemstone that will carry both craftsmanship and sentiment into its next chapter.