1.10 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.10 carat oval blue sapphire from Ceylon is an exceptional example of what careful selection and masterful cutting can achieve, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we present it as a superior option for buyers who insist on natural beauty and uncompromised quality. The stone measures 6.78 x 5.45 x 3.44 mm, and its transparent body, vivid color intensity, and very very slightly included clarity at eye level set it apart from many market alternatives where color or clarity is often sacrificed for size or price. Unlike the majority of commercial material that has been subjected to enhancement, this sapphire is completely natural with no enhancement, which preserves its original optical character and long term value. The excellent polish on its facets delivers a refined surface finish, which combined with its origin from Sri Lanka, gives a lively Ceylon blue that many collectors and designers prefer to more common, heavily treated stones.

The mixed brilliant cut used on this oval sapphire is the key reason it performs so well in light, and it is where this gem notably outshines many competitors on the market. By combining a brilliant facet arrangement with carefully proportioned pavilion planes, the cutter has balanced color saturation with dynamic scintillation, so each facet interacts with light to produce both depth of hue and lively pinpoint flashes. The oval outline elongates the face up look compared with a round stone of the same weight, offering a larger apparent size while maintaining strong light return. The crown facets act as a window that captures incoming light, while the pavilion facets are angled to bounce that light back through the table, enhancing brightness and contrast. This deliberate interplay of facet geometry increases the perception of brightness and creates movement that flat or shallow cuts cannot reproduce, and it preserves the sapphire’s vivid blue rather than allowing the color to look flat or washed out.

When comparing this sapphire to other market offerings, the advantages are clear in clarity, cut, and authenticity. Many sapphires sold at lower price points have visible inclusions at eye level, heavy heat treatment, or inconsistent cutting that leaks light and reduces fire and sparkle. This Ceylon sapphire’s very very slightly included clarity means it appears eye clean in practical use, which is a clear benefit for jewelry where visible inclusions can distract from color and brilliance. The no enhancement status elevates its rarity and long term desirability, because untreated material from Sri Lanka with vivid blue saturation is rarer than analogous heat treated stones. The excellent polish further differentiates the stone because a high quality polish removes surface disruption that can scatter light, so the polished facets act as perfect mirrors to enhance return of light, and the result is a gem that displays both deep, saturated color and vivid life.

For buyers seeking the best balance between optical performance and natural authenticity, this sapphire delivers a compelling proposition that outclasses many mass market alternatives. The mixed brilliant cut enhances light reflection in ways that emphasize both depth of blue and dynamic sparkle, the proportions and oval shape provide an attractive face up size and elegant silhouette, the clarity grade ensures a clean visual experience, and the lack of enhancement preserves the stone’s original character and value. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select stones like this because they represent the rare combination of origin, color intensity, clarity, and cutting excellence that discerning customers demand, and because such stones show superior behavior under the everyday and the extraordinary lighting that jewelry encounters. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to learn more about this sapphire and to discuss setting options that will maximize its optical qualities and long term appeal.