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

From the storied hills of Ceylon Sri Lanka comes a gem that speaks to centuries of reverence and craft, a 1.14 carat oval greyish blue sapphire that blends ancient heritage with modern refinement. This transparent stone measures 6.14 x 5.43 x 4.47 millimetres and is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that captures light with lively scintillation. With a clarity grade described as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish, the sapphire reads as visually clean to the eye while preserving the natural character that links it to the royal and spiritual roles sapphires have played for millennia. The faint color intensity gives this gem a subtle and noble tone, a quiet blue with grey undertones that recalls twilight skies and old world jewelry cabinets. Heat treatment is noted as the enhancement, a traditional and stable method used to refine hue and clarity, and the provenance from Ceylon enhances the stone with a lineage that collectors and connoisseurs have long sought. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present this stone as an offering that bridges history and contemporary design.

This sapphire is exceptionally adaptable for bespoke jewelry, and its classic oval silhouette and measured dimensions make it an ideal candidate for a range of settings and styles. As a centre stone a single solitaire ring in platinum or 18 carat white gold will showcase its cool greyish blue and mixed brilliant fire, while a halo ring framed with fine white diamonds will intensify apparent size and add vintage glamour. For those drawn to nostalgic elegance the stone will sit beautifully in a filigree or milgrain vintage setting, where the faint color will harmonise with intricate metalwork. A simple bezel setting will protect the girdle and add a clean architectural profile, while a four prong or six prong mounting will maximise light return and present the oval to full advantage. The gem also lends itself to three stone rings flanked by tapered baguettes or round brilliant side stones, to pendant necklaces both solitary and cluster, and to matched stud or drop earrings that pair symmetry with understatement.

Beyond metal choice and setting type the personality of this sapphire responds gracefully to design decisions, allowing a customer to craft an heirloom that feels personal and enduring. Warmer metals such as yellow gold and rose gold will bring a gentle warmth to the faint blue grey, producing an antique inspired palette that feels intimate and romantic. White metals like platinum and white gold will maintain the cool tone and amplify the lively brilliance produced by the mixed brilliant cut, creating a refined modern look. The stone is an excellent option for engagement settings because of its eye level clarity, and because its mixed brilliant facets offer lively sparkle even in smaller carat weights. For bespoke commissions our gem cutters and jewellers often recommend an east west design to elongate the finger, a cathedral mounting to lend presence, or a low profile bezel for active lifestyles. The dimensions 6.14 by 5.43 by 4.47 millimetres make it comfortable for daily wear in rings, versatile for pendants on modest chains, and perfectly suited for paired earrings.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we blend gemological expertise with artisanal design to help you realise a vision that honours tradition and becomes a family legacy. Our bespoke service can assist in selecting the perfect metal, the optimal prong count, and complementary side stones such as white diamonds or colored sapphires, and we can advise on engraving and finishing treatments to complete a truly personal piece. Whether you imagine this Ceylon sapphire as the centre of a restrained solitaire, a haloed statement ring, a vintage inspired pendant, or a set of elegant earrings, we will guide the design process from sketch to finished jewel. This greyish blue oval is not merely a gem, it is a beginning for an object that will echo the stories of the past and carry them forward, worn and treasured across generations. Contact us to explore design options and to commission a setting that will let this classic Ceylon sapphire shine in the way that best reflects your heritage and taste.