1.10 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a particular romance to sapphires from Ceylon, a long lineage that threads through royal treasuries, temple offerings, and the private collections of connoisseurs who prize provenance as much as beauty. This 1.10 carat cushion shape blue sapphire, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, arrives as a living echo of that legacy, a stone whose vivid presence evokes the ancient isles of Sri Lanka where sapphires have been mined for millennia. The island once known as Ceylon has produced some of the most celebrated sapphires in history, stones admired by kings and collectors for their pure hue and crystalline clarity, and this gem sits squarely within that noble tradition. Provenance matters in fine gemstones, and the Ceylon origin of this sapphire carries with it a cultural and historical resonance that transforms a beautiful gem into an heirloom worthy of passing to future generations.

At 1.10 carat and measuring 6.23 x 5.51 x 3.48 mm, this cushion shaped sapphire has been cut with a mixed brilliant faceting plan that balances fiery scintillation with rich color saturation, allowing the vivid blue to play across the crown and mirror into the pavilion for a lively yet deep appearance. The clarity grade is eye clean when viewed at eye level, a quality that conserves both the integrity of the color and the purity of light that scintillates from each facet. The polish is excellent, a final artisan touch that enhances the stone s ability to reflect and refract light, while the transparency ensures that the blue reads with clarity and depth rather than opacity. The enhancement reported is heat treated, a widely accepted and historically longstanding practice that refines color and clarity without compromising the natural origin of the gem. Taken together these attributes produce a sapphire with serious presence, a balanced union of technical excellence and natural character that will appeal to discerning collectors and jewelers alike.

For the collector seeking a piece with both immediate visual impact and long term value, this Ceylon sapphire is the consummate choice, a gem that complements a refined collection while standing confidently on its own. Its cushion silhouette lends itself beautifully to a range of classic settings, from an understated solitaire ring that lets the stone s color speak for itself, to a vintage inspired three stone necklace that anchors a bespoke design with historical gravitas. The sapphire s hardness and robustness make it suitable for daily wear, a pragmatic characteristic that reinforces its role as an heirloom, a stone meant to be enjoyed across decades and inherited across generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we regard such pieces as more than purchases, they are the beginning of a story, a careful selection whose origin, cut, and finish will be part of a family s narrative for years to come. Whether you are augmenting a high end gemstone collection, commissioning a signature piece, or searching for a singular investment grade gem, this 1.10 carat Ceylon cushion sapphire delivers the timeless character, documented origin, and enduring beauty that define true legacy gemstones.