1.09 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.09 carat cushion shape blue sapphire from Ceylon is a reminder of the long and storied relationship between humanity and the heavens, it measures 5.72 by 4.90 by 4.34 millimeters, it is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances classical form with modern light performance, it carries a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and it is finished to an excellent polish, its vivid color intensity commands attention, and the heat treatment it underwent is the traditional and widely accepted enhancement that has been used for generations to reveal the stone at its most expressive, at The Natural Sapphire Company we cherish such stones for their ability to connect the wearer to centuries of regal adornment and maritime trade.

The hue of this Ceylon sapphire is a pure, lively blue that leans toward the bright cornflower and the warm royal tones that generations have adored, its tone is lively and vivid without becoming inky, a distinction that places it squarely in the lineage of Sri Lankan gems prized by kings and collectors, when compared to sapphires from Kashmir the contrast is clear, Kashmir stones are often described as velvety cornflower blue with a soft, clouded texture and a medium tone that seems to float beneath the surface, Burmese sapphires can present a deeper, denser royal blue with higher tone and intense saturation that reads as more dramatic under strong light, Australian sapphires tend toward a darker, inky blue with greenish undertones and a heavier, brooding tone, Montana sapphires from the United States often reveal lighter, more pastel blues and teal influenced hues with a lower tone, and Madagascar stones may range widely but when they echo Sri Lankan character they often carry a similar brightness with slightly more saturated cores, this comparison of hue and tone underscores how regional geology and history shape the soul of each gem.

The mixed brilliant cut of this cushion shape stone brings a timeless elegance into contemporary life, the combination of step and brilliant facets creates both depth and scintillation, light plays across the pavilion and crown with a lively, classic pulse that makes the color appear to glow from within, clarity that is very very slightly included at eye level means that the gem reads as clean and transparent to admirers, inclusions are minimal and natural, a small reminder of the stone origin and its passage through the earth, heat treatment in sapphires is part of an artisanal lineage, it is a technique that has been practiced for decades to remove lingering hues and to elevate the innate color, much like the way a master polisher reveals the grain of old wood, the result here is a vivid, honest blue with excellent polish that recalls the great jewels of royal collections, compared to famous historical examples such as the large, storied star sapphires of Sri Lanka which display chatoyancy rather than the pure clean transparency of this gem, this cushion stone offers a different kind of legacy, one that invites personal storytelling and the crafting of future heirlooms.

Owning a Ceylon sapphire like this one is to hold a piece of landscape and history, the islands of Sri Lanka have been supplying blue stones to the world for millennia, their sapphires passed through the hands of ancient monarchs, traders, and collectors, each gem carries the imprint of that journey, at The Natural Sapphire Company we place provenance and responsible sourcing at the heart of our work, we present this 1.09 carat cushion blue sapphire as a companion to classic settings, a single stone solitaire ring, an antique inspired three stone mount, or a pendant that hangs low over a formal dress, its dimensions of 5.72 by 4.90 by 4.34 millimeters make it perfectly proportioned for quiet, enduring elegance, the vivid blue and excellent polish promise a presence that will age with grace, whether compared to the velvety serenity of Kashmir, the dramatic depth of Burmese examples, the brooding tone of Australian stones, or the lighter, playful blues of Montana, this Ceylon sapphire stands as a testament to timeless taste and the quiet power of legacy.