1.16 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine a dusk that has been trapped and polished into stone, a deep and living blue that seems to hold the hush of evening within its heart. This is the presence of a 1.16 carat round blue sapphire from the celebrated mines of Ceylon, a jewel whose tone reads like a private language between the sea and sky. Gentle facets catch the light like constellations waking, and the mixed brilliant cut breathes fire and depth into every glance. At 6.04 by 6.07 by 4.00 millimeters this gem is a perfect island of color, a small but sovereign treasure that slips easily into a ring, pendant or pair of earrings, and yet carries the feeling of something far larger than its size. The Natural Sapphire Company has chosen this sapphire with an eye for both craft and sentiment, offering not a mere stone but an heirloom in waiting.

There is a rare generosity to the color, an intense saturation that is uncommon in stones of this particular size and shape, and that rarity alone sets this sapphire apart from many other options. Where many blue sapphires of similar carat weight lean towards paler cornflower tones or shift into lighter blues when cut round, this stone retains a deep, velvety intensity that feels more often reserved for larger examples, making it an exceptional find. Clarity is assured, very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which allows the gem to remain transparent and luminous while carrying the subtle character that marks a natural origin. The excellent polish and the intelligent proportions of the mixed brilliant cut maximize brilliance and scintillation, so that every turn reflects a careful choreography of light. Heat treatment, a traditional and stable enhancement, has enhanced the stone’s inherent color and clarity, bringing forward the dramatic blue without obscuring the gem’s natural signature. In the world of sapphires, a combination of this size, cut and intense color is scarce, and for those seeking a piece that feels both intimate and extraordinary, such scarcity becomes the most compelling kind of promise.

Hold this sapphire and you hold a story that began in Ceylon, in the soil of Sri Lanka, and was finished by the patient hands of cutters and polishers who understood how to reveal its soul. It is the sort of gem that invites a slow and reverent love, the kind that is spoken in quiet glances and in the way light moves across a jewelled surface. At The Natural Sapphire Company we imagine it set in a halo of small diamonds to lift its color like moons around a planet, or in a simple solitaire mounting that allows the stone to speak with singular voice. It will become a centre for vows, a keepsake for anniversaries, a quiet treasure passed down with stories. For lovers of rarity and depth, for those who value color as much as carat, this Ceylon sapphire answers with a rare and steady radiance. If you seek a gem that feels like a pledge, a promise and a poem all at once, this sapphire awaits to be chosen, set and cherished for a lifetime.