1.14 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the heart of the ancient gem gravels of Ceylon this blue sapphire began its long life as a fragment of molten mineral deep within the earths crust, cooled slowly under pressure to form corundum, the mineral family that gives us sapphire. Carved by time and tide into rough crystals, this particular stone was found in Sri Lanka where generations of miners and local families have searched the banks of rivers for the rare flash of blue that signals a gem of character. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that story, and we bring you not only a stone but the memory of its place, its passage from riverbed to our cutting table, and the skilled hands that shaped it. The sapphire was carefully selected for its transparency and color, and then entrusted to a cutter who understood how to coax depth of tone from a Ceylon rough, transforming the natural crystal into a round mixed brilliant that balances fire and color in equal measure.

This is a beautiful transparent 1.14 carat round shape blue sapphire, measuring 6.03 x 6.01 x 3.99 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut designed to maximize both scintillation and the stones innate color, with a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, an intense color intensity, an excellent polish, and a disclosed enhancement of heat treated, all attributes that together make this stone sing in light. Under full daylight the stone reveals its Ceylon heritage with a lively blue that leans toward cornflower with deeper royal tones where the pavilion facets concentrate color, the mixed brilliant cut returning flashes of bright white sparkle as the stone moves. In direct sunlight the sapphire deepens to a velvety blue, the strong facet junctions catching fire and creating dramatic contrast between dark saturated flashes and bright reflective facets. Under warm incandescent lighting or candlelight the stone presents a richer, slightly warmer blue, with the mixed brilliant cut throwing broad flashes of light that dance across the crown, while in cool LED or office lighting the sapphire appears crisp and electric, with its intense color remaining vivid and its brilliance becoming more pronounced, giving a lively, energetic presence. In low light the gem retains an elegant, almost mysterious blue glow, the eye level clarity allowing the color to read clean and even, and the excellent polish ensuring that each facet remains a mirror for whatever light is present.

When you hold this sapphire you will feel how well it translates from natural wonder to wearable gem, it is ideally proportioned to sit as a center stone in an engagement ring, a pendant, or classic stud settings where its one carat plus weight reads substantial without overpowering. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to provide balance, so a bezel offers protective glamour, while four or six prongs will allow maximum light entry and movement for scintillation. Care is simple, warm soapy water and a soft brush will keep the polish bright, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperature shock to preserve the stone and its setting. The heat treatment disclosed is a common, stable enhancement that improves tone and clarity, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we are transparent about treatments, and proud to offer ethically sourced sapphires that carry the story of their origin. If you seek a sapphire that will age beautifully, and that connects you to the rivers and workshops of Sri Lanka, this 1.14 carat round blue sapphire will serve as a daily reminder of natures craft and human skill, a companion for moments both quiet and grand, ready to become the heart of your next piece.