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

There is a quiet invitation in the cool hush of this sapphire, a small ocean held in a perfect oval, a hush that speaks softly of promises and midnight conversations, of hands entwined beneath stars. This gem, offered with pride by The Natural Sapphire Company, weighs 1.12 carats and carries a greyish blue hue that feels like a memory of dusk, both familiar and endlessly new. Its transparency lets light travel deep and secret, and the oval shape, gentle and elegant, wears its modest size as if it were a crown, tender and true. Picture it set in a ring, resting on the third finger as if it were always meant to be there, or held between thumb and forefinger when you confess what your heart has guarded for years. The presence of such a stone transforms ordinary gestures into small ceremonies, and the world seems to bend closer to hear the story it tells.

Lift the gem and notice how its facets breathe with the light, a living geometry fashioned to sing. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed with the sensitivity of an artist, each plane calibrated to draw fire from the sapphire and return it as a soft and lively brilliance, a scintillation that makes the stone the undisputed focal point of any setting. Its polish is excellent, so the transitions between facets are seamless, like satin folded under moonlight, allowing reflections to glide rather than break. Measured at 6.91 by 5.40 by 3.35 millimeters the proportions honor the oval form, balancing depth with face up size so the gem sits with a confident yet demure posture. The clarity is graded very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, a whisper of natural character that reminds us this is a genuine treasure born from the earth, and not contrived or unreal. These tiny inclusions are like fingerprints of the deep, adding authenticity and a narrative to the stone while leaving the spectacle of light undiminished.

The color of this sapphire is where the poem of the gem deepens, a medium intense greyish blue that moves between clouded twilight and a sea that has swallowed the last of the sun. It is the sort of blue that does not shout, but rather converses, inviting you to lean in and listen. Originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka the stone carries with it the legacy of a storied land where sapphires have been revered for centuries, a lineage that The Natural Sapphire Company honors with careful selection and transparent stewardship. This sapphire has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that refines and awakens the innate beauty within, ensuring its color and clarity present their best face to the world. Imagine the gem catching a passing beam of light and responding with a pulse, a gentle heartbeat of sparkle, a subtle flash that will catch the eye of someone who adores quiet splendor. Placed within a halo or embraced by a simple bezel, this gem will not only complement a design it will quietly command it, turning metal into a frame and the wearer into a living portrait.

To hold this sapphire is to hold an emblem of devotion crafted by time and human hands, a companion for vows and anniversaries, for the quiet mornings when you trace the outline of a loved one’s profile. It is a centerpiece in any collection, not by arrogance, but by an unquestionable authority of beauty and grace. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone with the confidence that comes from decades of curating earth born wonders, and with a promise to pair you with a gem that feels as if it was waiting for you. If you seek a jewel that balances romance with realism, poetry with provenance, this greyish blue oval is a rare convergence. Allow it to anchor a design that will be read as a love letter worn daily, or let it inhabit a precious keepsake that passes through generations. The gem’s dimensions and cut invite settings that celebrate light and movement, ensuring that whether it rests upon a ring, a pendant, or a bespoke creation, it will remain the heart of the piece, quietly luminous and endlessly cherished.