1.07 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the riverbeds of Ceylon to the skilled hands of our master cutters, this 1.07 carat marquise blue sapphire tells a story of patience, place, and precision. Formed over millions of years under the unique geological conditions of Sri Lanka, this transparent gem carries the island heritage of color and clarity, its proportions measured at 9.91 x 4.66 x 2.81 mm, its silhouette refined into a marquise that elongates the finger and captures the eye. Cut as a mixed brilliant, each facet was arranged to harness the vivid color intensity native to Ceylon sapphires, the polish brought to an excellent finish, and the clarity graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a reassuring balance of natural character and eye clean appearance. Importantly, this sapphire is fully natural with no enhancement, a rarity that preserves the original story written in its crystalline lattice.

Placed next to the great stones of history, this Ceylon marquise speaks in the same language of blue, yet offers its own distinctive voice. Where Kashmir sapphires are celebrated for their velvety cornflower tones, and famous royal gems recall a deep, saturated blue associated with state jewels, this stone combines brightness and depth that is distinctly Ceylon, a lively vividness that shifts and pulses with movement. Its mixed brilliant facets deliver scintillation akin to the sparkle admired in celebrated brilliants, while its marquise outline brings an elegant, elongated profile rarely seen in untreated Ceylon material. At The Natural Sapphire Company we value provenance and craftsmanship, and this sapphire exemplifies that commitment, offering collectors and designers a gem that is both historically resonant and uniquely personal. Whether set as a solitaire, paired with delicate side stones, or featured in a bespoke commission, this marquise sapphire carries the legacy of Sri Lankan mines, the expertise of careful cutting, and the assurance of natural, untreated beauty, creating an heirloom that will speak of place and provenance for generations to come.