1.14 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

When you are searching for that single sapphire that resolves a lifetime of decisions into a simple yes, this 1.14 carat round blue sapphire from Ceylon answers with quiet confidence, transparency, and presence. Measured at 6.03 by 6.05 by 3.80 mm, this gem sits in a weight and size range that feels substantial without overwhelming the finger, and the clean, transparent body speaks to a gem that will perform both as an intimate daily emblem and as a showpiece for special occasions. Evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, the stone offers a clarity that allows its vivid color to breathe and its internal fire to show without distraction. Heat treated to bring out its best, and finished with an excellent polish, this sapphire is an authentic Sri Lankan gem of beautiful provenance, offered to you by The Natural Sapphire Company, where we pair ethical sourcing with lapidary excellence.

The mixed brilliant faceted cutting style of this round sapphire is the key reason its inherent properties of light reflection are so compelling, and the cutter has balanced crown angles, table size, and pavilion proportions to make the most of the material. With a depth of about 3.80 mm against an average diameter just over 6.04 mm, the gem sits at roughly 62.9 percent depth, a proportion that allows maximum return of light through the table while preserving a lively face up size. The mixed brilliant approach combines a brilliant pattern on the crown that scatters light into lively flashes, with tailored pavilion facets that work like a mirror, returning that light instead of letting it leak out the bottom, so the sapphire appears both deep and brilliant. Each facet edge is carefully polished, which is why the polish is graded excellent, and that smoothness means light does not become dulled as it travels through the gem. Because the stone is eye clean, there are no visible inclusions to interrupt the path of light, and that clarity paired with vivid color intensity results in rich blue tones that shift between electric flashes and velvety depths depending on viewing angle and light source.

If you are choosing a stone for an engagement ring, an heirloom piece, or a collector looking for a classic Ceylon blue, this sapphire answers those needs with versatility and character. Set as a solitaire in platinum or white gold, the mixed brilliant cut will maximize scintillation and show off the vivid, saturated blue that Ceylon is celebrated for, and set in yellow gold or rose gold the same stone will take on a regal warmth that highlights the depth of color. For those who want added brilliance, a delicate halo of small melee diamonds will emphasize the slate to royal blue shifts, and a low, secure setting will preserve the excellent polish and the stone's clean visage for years of wear. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that every purchase is both emotional and technical, so we are transparent about the heat treatment and origin, and we stand ready to advise on mounting choices that will protect the gem and enhance its optical performance. If you want a sapphire that feels resolved the moment you see it, this 1.14 carat Ceylon round, with its mixed brilliant faceting, vivid color intensity, eye clean clarity, and excellent polish, is a gemstone that brings the search to a satisfying close.