1.13 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a long and noble story woven into every fine sapphire, and this pear shaped Ceylon blue is no exception, offered with pride by The Natural Sapphire Company. For millennia sapphires have served as emblems of sovereignty, fidelity, and enduring beauty, treasured by kings and kept as family heirlooms across generations. This particular stone carries that same sense of history and permanence, a transparent 1.13 carat pear shape blue sapphire with precise dimensions of 7.88 x 5.89 x 3.27 mm, and a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation with classic elegance. The gem presents a dark color intensity that anchors its presence, and an excellent polish that allows light to glide across its facets, enhancing the depth and mystery of its blue. Its clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the stone reads clean to the eye while retaining the natural character that makes each mined sapphire unique. The origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source long celebrated for producing some of the most sought after blue sapphires in the world, and the enhancement is heat treated, an accepted and traditional method used to optimize color and clarity while preserving the stone's fundamental nature.

The pear shape is one of the most timeless and versatile cuts in the history of gemstone design, marrying the regal symmetry of a round with the elongated grace of a marquise, and this stone wears that lineage with quiet authority. A mixed brilliant cut brings modern brilliance into a classical profile, allowing the pavilion facets to return light with lively sparkle, while the softly tapered silhouette flatters both solitary settings and more elaborate designs. At 1.13 carats the sapphire is substantial enough to serve as the focal point in an engagement ring, a pendant, or a distinguished pair of earrings, yet modest enough to suit those who favor restrained refinement over ostentation. The dark color intensity gives the gem a timeless, almost velvety presence that reads as formal without feeling heavy, and the very very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level contributes to the stone's story without distracting from its overall clarity and brilliance. Hand set and finished pieces that showcase Ceylon sapphires often become the pieces that families pass down, and when set by skilled jewelers the balance between proportions and polish in this gem will be evident every time it catches the light.

Beyond its undeniable beauty, this Ceylon sapphire represents a considered investment in a tangible, historically desirable asset. Blue sapphires, and Ceylon sapphires in particular, have a long track record of sustained demand among collectors and connoisseurs, and quality stones that combine desirable color clarity and craftsmanship tend to hold value over time. The factors that most strongly influence appreciation are color saturation, evenness of tone, clarity as seen by the eye, proportions and polish, origin, and the treatment history. This stone scores highly across those categories with its dark yet velvety Ceylon blue, excellent polish, a precise mixed brilliant cut, and a clarity grade that reads clean to the naked eye. Heat treatment is a longstanding and widely accepted enhancement in the marketplace, and when disclosed up front as it is here, it generally does not carry the same discount that untreated material does, provided the underlying quality remains exceptional. Sapphires with clear provenance from renowned sources like Sri Lanka, and those presented with transparent documentation and provenance by reputable houses such as The Natural Sapphire Company, tend to be more liquid in the secondary market, and enjoy stronger interest from collectors who prize both gemological quality and verifiable origin.

Choosing this pear shape Ceylon sapphire is a decision that honors tradition while acknowledging sound financial sense, and it speaks to those who regard jewelry as both decoration and legacy. As a wearable object of art this gem will be admired for generations, and as an asset it has the potential to appreciate as finely colored, well cut, and properly disclosed sapphires remain in steady demand worldwide. For anyone seeking an heirloom piece that combines the romance of ancient mines with the practicalities of modern gemology, this sapphire strikes a rare balance. The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to provide further details on this stone, including any available documentation, guidance on setting styles that maximize its optical performance, and counsel on care and secure storage to preserve its beauty and value for the long term. Investing in a gem like this is as much about preserving a piece of natural history as it is about acquiring a beautiful object, and for those who honor legacy and craftsmanship, it is a choice that resonates across time.