1.14 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.14 carat cushion shape blue sapphire measures 6.28 by 5.24 by 3.83 mm and is cut to a mixed brilliant facet schema that combines a brilliant crown with modified pavilion faceting to optimize light return and color saturation. The mixed brilliant design produces crisp, angular facet junctions on the crown that act as high efficiency light collectors, paired with carefully aligned pavilion facets that redirect and refract light back through the table for balanced brilliance and scintillation. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, the inclusions are natural and discrete, and their presence affirms the gemological authenticity of this piece without compromising visual performance. The gem exhibits a medium intense blue color intensity, with even tone and attractive color distribution typical of Ceylon sapphires, and it benefits from an excellent polish that produces mirror sharp facet planes and minimal surface disturbance. Enhancement status is none, the stone is unheated and untreated, and provenance is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source renowned for classic cornflower to vivid blue material.

The precision of the cutting and the flawless execution of polish and symmetry are what elevate the optical behavior of this sapphire from every angle, the well proportioned depth and the mixed brilliant geometry minimize light leakage and create a lively interplay of large flashes and fine scintillation across the table and crown. Fine facet alignment ensures that the medium intense blue is perceived evenly whether viewed face up or at an oblique angle, while the excellent polish amplifies contrast and saturation, giving the stone a clean, gemlike appearance that feels visually substantial for its 1.14 carat weight. The slight inclusions are positioned and oriented such that they do not disrupt the primary light paths, in many orientations becoming visually negligible, and they serve as natural internal markers that authenticate the stone without detracting from its performance. For designers and connoisseurs seeking a natural Ceylon sapphire with meticulous workmanship and uncompromised finishing, this cushion mixed brilliant by The Natural Sapphire Company offers enduring color depth, precise light return, and a finely crafted surface that enhances its beauty from every viewing angle.