1.06 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine holding a singular moment of Ceylon serenity, a transparent blue sapphire that seems to hold the calm of an island sky in its oval form, a 1.06 carat gem measuring 5.99 by 5.43 by 4.10 millimeters. This stone has been cut into a refined mixed brilliant arrangement, each facet placed to coax both scintillation and depth, and it carries a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the eye is greeted by an open face and a vivid, living color. The polish on this sapphire is excellent, the surface so smooth that light slips across it like silk, and the heat treatment it has received is the traditional, enduring enhancement used to reveal the very best of a Sri Lankan origin. When The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem, we present more than specifications, we present a promise of emotion, a jewel that invites a story of devotion, a keepsake that will carry memory and meaning for generations.

Picture it set into a ring that rests against the skin, the oval silhouette elongating the finger and catching the eye with every gesture. In daily life this sapphire will be a private delight, a tiny ocean tucked between a palm and a collarbone, reflecting your smallest movements and lighting up ordinary moments with color. The mixed brilliant cut ensures that small flashes of light play across the crown with lively, rhythmic brilliance, while the pavilion depth and careful proportions allow the vivid color intensity to show as an even, saturated field when viewed face up. Because the clarity is very very slightly included at eye level, most viewers will see a clean, luminous face that seems to glow from within, and because the polish is excellent, these sensations of glow and motion are uninterrupted by surface texture, they are pure and immediate.

Observe how this sapphire transforms with light, this is where its personality truly reveals itself. In clear daylight it sings with a cool, vivid blue that leans toward a classic Ceylon cornflower hue, every facet returning crisp, lively flashes, with the mixed brilliant cut giving a mosaic of lighter and deeper blues as the stone moves. In direct sunlight the pavilion and crown collaborate to create sparkling brilliancy, tiny stars of white light dancing within a deep field of saturated blue, and you will notice occasional violet edging in the flashes when the angle catches the right plane. Under warm, incandescent lighting the tone softens into a velvety royal blue, the stone takes on a warmer, more romantic glow, perfect for evening wear and intimate moments by candlelight. Cool LED lighting enhances the crispness and makes the facets read with pinprick scintillation, a modern, vibrant expression of color that photographs beautifully. In low light the vivid color intensity and the stone textural clarity mean that color remains present, a confident blue halo instead of a flat shadow, and the mixed brilliant structure ensures that even small glints of ambient light will create sparks of life. When used with flash photography the gem shows its internal architecture, white flashes balanced by rich blue, and the excellent polish gives mirror like reflections that hint at the clarity within. This versatility across lighting scenarios is part of what makes a well cut Ceylon sapphire so irresistible, the way it feels alive in every environment, the way it rewards both close inspection and casual admiration.

This is more than a gem, it is an heirloom in waiting, a living symbol of affection and intention, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company with full respect for provenance and craftsmanship. Originating from Sri Lanka, the stone carries the long heritage of Ceylon sapphires, prized for their balance of purity and vivid hue, and the heat treatment applied is a stable, accepted enhancement that brings out the best of its natural beauty. Imagine the moment of gifting, the gasp at the first sight of that clear, vivid blue, the way a single glance can make years of shared memory feel immediate and bright. This sapphire invites a bespoke setting, it pairs exquisitely with cool metals to emphasize its blue depth, and it also warms beautifully against yellow gold if you prefer a more vintage, glowing style. If you are choosing a stone to mark an engagement, an anniversary, or a milestone, this gem provides both the visual drama and the quiet intimacy of a piece that will be treasured daily. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to reserve this Ceylon beauty, let us help you bring this vivid, perfectly polished oval sapphire into your life, to be worn, admired, and loved for decades to come.