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

This 1.05 carat pear shape greenish blue sapphire exemplifies the balance between size and optical quality that educated buyers value, and it is offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. The gem measures 7.33 by 5.37 by 3.30 mm, and it is cut in a mixed brilliant style which combines step and brilliant facets to optimize both color and scintillation. The stone is transparent, with intense color intensity and an excellent polish, and the clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. The sapphire has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement that improves tone and saturation while being fully disclosed. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source renowned for producing lively blues and greenish blue hues, and this provenance contributes to the gemological profile and desirability of the stone.

The 1.05 carat weight is a defining attribute that materially adds to value and rarity, because sapphires of comparable color, clarity, and cut become markedly less common as they exceed the one carat threshold. In the marketplace, price per carat does not increase in a linear fashion, and crossing the one carat mark typically commands a premium from collectors and fine jewelry buyers. For the practical wearer, a one carat plus pear shape delivers visible presence on the finger while retaining the versatility to be set as a solitaire or as the centerpiece in three stone and halo designs. Given the dimensions and the mixed brilliant cut, this sapphire retains excellent light return, which amplifies perceived size and depth of color. The clarity description of very slightly included at eye level indicates that inclusions are minimal and do not distract from beauty in typical viewing conditions, a combination that supports resale and investment appeal.

Ceylon sapphires are prized for their lively medium to medium dark tones and their ability to display a vivid, saturated blue or greenish blue without appearing overly dark. This specimen displays an intense color intensity that benefits from conscientious cutting and an excellent polish, both of which maximize brilliance and color dispersion. The mixed brilliant cut used here distributes brilliance across the pavilion and crown, creating flashes that give the stone a lively face up appearance, and the pear shape further emphasizes length and elegance when mounted. Heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and enhance the natural color profile, a practice that is industry standard and accepted when fully disclosed. The combination of Ceylon origin, intense color, transparent clarity, and the weight just over one carat makes this stone a rare find in this color category.

The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind accurate disclosure and detailed gemological information, and this sapphire is presented with full treatment and origin transparency. For buyers seeking a stone for engagement, a bespoke piece, or collection, the 1.05 carat weight offers an optimal balance of rarity and wearable scale, and it warrants discussion about settings that will showcase the greenish blue hue and pear shape silhouette. We can provide additional documentation and high resolution imagery on request, and our gemologists can advise on mounting options that preserve the integrity and beauty of the stone. For an educated buyer seeking a Ceylon sapphire that combines provenance, cut quality, and the meaningful premium that accompanies a one carat plus weight, this gem represents a compelling choice.