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

A rare Ceylon treasure awaits the discerning connoisseur, a beautifully transparent 1.05 carat oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, presented exclusively by The Natural Sapphire Company. This gem displays a mesmerising greenish blue hue, a color that sits between ocean depth and tropical lagoon, and it carries an intense color intensity that draws the eye with quiet authority. The proportions are refined, at 6.89 x 5.39 x 3.36 mm, and the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to marry sparkle with depth, creating scintillation across the table while preserving a saturated bodycolor. Graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the inclusions are a natural fingerprint that attests to the gems authenticity, they add character rather than detract. The polish is excellent, allowing each facet to reflect light crisply, and like many fine sapphires of quality, this stone has been heat treated to enhance its color stability and visual appeal, a common and accepted enhancement for Ceylon sapphires. Pieces like this are seldom available, and owning one means joining an exclusive circle of collectors and clients who understand the rarity of balanced color, clarity, and cut in a one carat oval from Sri Lanka.

Viewed hand held and set in soft light, this sapphire reveals its many moods, sometimes leaning more blue like a clear high tide, and in gentler light revealing fresh green undertones that give it depth and versatility. The mixed brilliant cutting style brings lively flashes from the crown, while the pavillion faceting returns a glassy, deep shimmer that anchors the color, producing a jewel that is both lively and composed. The slightly included grade, noted at eye level, permits a more natural, evocative interior to be seen, and in certain light the inclusions can act as subtle focal points that make the stone uniquely identifiable, like a signature. Because the polish is excellent, the face up view remains bright and clear, allowing the intense hue to be appreciated without obstruction. For collectors who appreciate provenance, the Ceylon origin carries a storied heritage, Sri Lankan sapphires being celebrated for their luminous and varied blues, and this gem exemplifies that legacy in a compact, wearable size.

For a custom commission, this sapphire is remarkably adaptable, and pairing it with complementary gemstones and metals will create an heirloom that feels both bespoke and inevitably timeless. For a refined solitaire, set in polished platinum, the cool white metal will amplify the sapphires blue leaning notes and present a modern, gallery like presence on the finger. Surrounding the center with a halo of fine near colorless diamonds will elevate brilliance, the icy white contrast making the greenish blue appear more vivid, while a delicate pavillion of small melee diamonds along a slender band will heighten sparkle without stealing focus. For a warmer, more intimate aesthetic, choose 18 karat rose gold or a soft yellow gold, the warm tones bringing forward the greens and creating a sophisticated vintage dialogue, and to add depth and color complexity, consider accenting the shoulders with tiny champagne or cognac diamonds for a whisper of warmth. For collectors who favor color play, pair this sapphire with bright green tsavorites or small minty emerald accents, the green tones will harmonize and create a botanical palette that reads as contemporary and curated. For a statement pendant, set the sapphire in an open gallery with a bezel or low profile prong setting, add an asymmetric cluster of white diamonds and a single rose cut diamond to one side for a modern, artful composition that can be worn day to night.

Owning this 1.05 carat Ceylon oval from The Natural Sapphire Company is an invitation into bespoke creation, we curate each commission with an artisan approach, offering custom design sketches, metal options, and complementary stone selections to ensure the piece reflects your personal story. Because availability of stones with this combination of transparent clarity, intense color, and fine polish is limited, we encourage private reservations and bespoke consultations, where we can discuss mounting styles, halo proportions, and matching companion gems from our collection. We are transparent about treatments and origins, and will provide full notes that explain the permanent nature of the heat treatment and the gemological attributes that make this sapphire exceptional. Imagine a one of one ring, pendant, or pair of cufflinks that begins with this singular oval, a piece that will carry both provenance and personality, destined to be handed down. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to arrange a private viewing, to reserve this stone, or to begin a bespoke design journey, and allow us to bring a rare Ceylon vision to life in a jewel that is distinctly yours.