1.12 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.12 carat transparent greenish blue sapphire is presented in an asscher octagon form, with precise dimensions of 5.78 by 5.67 by 3.88 millimeters, and an asscher cut that emphasizes symmetry and step faceting. The asscher shape is relatively rare for sapphires, and it creates a refined, architectural appearance that showcases both the clarity and the color of the stone. The proportions are well balanced, with a depth that measures approximately sixty eight percent relative to the table span, a proportion that favors good light return for a step cut while preserving the intensity of color. Color has been evaluated as intense, with lively greenish blue tones that are characteristic of fine Ceylon sapphires, and the stone shows excellent polish, meaning facet junctions are crisp and surfaces are mirror like, which enhances both brilliance and the visual purity of the hue. Importantly for discerning buyers, this sapphire is natural and untreated, no enhancement reported, and it comes from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a historical source renowned for producing sapphires with lively, transparent color and a distinct character that experienced collectors and connoisseurs recognize and value.

On close inspection this sapphire carries very slight internal features, graded as very slightly included when viewed at eye level, that do not detract from its overall transparency or beauty. Those internal features act as natural fingerprints, unique identifiers that confirm the gem formed over geological time, and they are part of the story and identity of the stone. Inclusions in Sri Lankan sapphires are typically fine and well dispersed, often appearing as delicate pinpoints, faint needles, or tiny crystal reflections under magnification, and in this piece the inclusions are subtle enough to allow excellent windowed transparency while still providing those natural markers that gemologists and appraisers use to identify origin and treatment history. Because the stone is untreated, these native inclusions gain additional significance, they help establish the sapphire as a natural, unenhanced gem and contribute to its provenance. From a practical perspective the inclusions are not structural concerns, they are shallow and well integrated within the crystal fabric, and the excellent polish and precise faceting ensure that light travels through the gem in ways that minimize any visual disruption while preserving the gem’s individuality.

For the educated buyer this sapphire offers an appealing combination of attributes that together determine market desirability and long term value. The intense greenish blue color set within a transparent, well cut asscher octagon is a rare aesthetic profile, and when combined with documented origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka and confirmation of no enhancement, the stone stands as a premium natural sapphire example. The asscher cut, with its stepped facets and truncated corners, favors a sophisticated and understated brilliance rather than a flash of dispersed fire, making the gem especially well suited to elegant, classic settings where color and clarity are the focus. The practical dimensions make it versatile for both ring and pendant designs, particularly for customers seeking a statement sapphire that remains wearable. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize traceability and education, and we can provide additional imagery, viewing angles, and independent laboratory grading on request to support an informed purchase. For collectors and connoisseurs who prize natural origin, transparent saturation, and the subtle individuality that very slight inclusions impart, this 1.12 carat asscher octagon from Ceylon is an attractive and defensible acquisition.