1.06 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.06 carat oval shape blue sapphire is a refined example of natural beauty and thoughtful cutting, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. The gem measures 7.03 by 5.20 by 3.32 millimeters, and it has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances brilliance with color saturation, it is graded slightly included at eye level, and it shows a medium color intensity with an excellent polish, it has no enhancement, and it traces its origin to Ceylon Sri Lanka. In a market where many sapphires are heat treated or subjected to clarity enhancing processes, this untreated Ceylon sapphire stands apart, offering collectors and connoisseurs an authentic piece of nature that will remain stable and true over time. Compared to the heavily treated stones commonly available, this sapphire carries a uniqueness and integrity that is increasingly rare, and its provenance from Sri Lanka brings a pedigree associated with lively, luminous blue tones that sit between the deep velvety blues and the lighter cornflower shades that buyers search for.

The mixed brilliant cut is the central reason this sapphire outperforms many competitors in visual impact, it deliberately combines the depth and color concentration achieved by step facets with the lively light return of brilliant facets, the crown has carefully proportioned facets that act like small mirrors to break incoming light into many bright flashes, while the pavilion is faceted to channel light back through the crown, creating strong return and scintillation. The oval outline amplifies these effects by elongating flashes across the table and creating a broad field of color, and with a depth that works out to approximately 54 percent relative to the average of the length and width, the cutter has achieved an optimal balance between color saturation and light performance, as a shallower cut would wash out the hue, and an overly deep cut would trap light and reduce sparkle. Where a step cut sapphire tends to favor color at the expense of sparkle, and where a deep cushion cut can hide brilliance, this mixed brilliant oval gives the best of both worlds, it delivers vivid color that does not sacrifice lively play of light, and the excellent polish ensures every facet edge is tight and reflective, maximizing the gem to perform brilliantly under varied lighting, from soft indoor illumination to bright outdoor rays.

When you compare this sapphire to other offerings in the same weight class, the combination of natural origin, no enhancements, and a precision mixed brilliant cut positions it as a superior value proposition, slightly included clarity at eye level means that the stone reads clean to most observers while retaining internal character that testifies to its natural formation, and because the inclusions do not detract from the light return or the color, they become part of the sapphire story rather than a liability. Treated stones may offer more uniform color for less cost, but they do not carry the same long term assurance or rarity as an untreated Ceylon gem, and mass market cuts often prioritize yield over optical performance, resulting in stones that look flat or lifeless under normal wear. This sapphire is ideal for a solitaire engagement style that emphasizes center sparkle, and it also responds beautifully to halo settings where the mixed brilliant cut plays off surrounding diamonds to create an unforgettable presence. For those seeking a confident purchase from a trusted source, The Natural Sapphire Company provides detailed imagery and professional guidance to ensure the setting highlights the cut, the clarity, and the natural color, and our team will advise on mountings that allow light to enter and exit effectively so the sapphire can show its full potential.