1.12 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shaped, transparent blue sapphire of 1.12 carat carries with it the quiet authority of a jewel that has long graced crowns and devotional treasures, a stone whose lineage traces back to the storied mines of Ceylon Sri Lanka where sapphires have been prized for millennia. Measuring 6.31 by 5.16 by 3.98 millimeters and fashioned in a refined mixed brilliant cut, this gem presents an intense blue that seems to deepen and glow from within, a color that speaks to the classic ideals of beauty and permanence. The clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, allowing the openness and sparkle of the stone to remain forefront while offering the natural character collectors and connoisseurs admire. Heat treated to enhance its hue in a manner that is both traditional and stable, and finished with an excellent polish, this sapphire is a timeless candidate for an heirloom ring or a centerpiece pendant that will carry a sense of history forward into everyday life.

At a fundamental level of durability the sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale, which makes it significantly more resistant to scratches than many other popular gems such as topaz rated at 8, or quartz rated at 7, and far more suitable for daily wear. This resilience, combined with the mixed brilliant cut that maximizes light return, ensures that the stone maintains its lively scintillation and intense color through years of use. For those seeking a gem that balances the romance of ancient origins with practical longevity, this Ceylon sapphire offered by The Natural Sapphire Company embodies both legacy and reliability, ready to be set and worn as a symbol of enduring taste and devotion.