1.16 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent cushion shape blue sapphire weighs 1.16 carats and measures 6.21 by 6.10 by 3.82 millimeters, presented in a faceted mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and color performance, with an excellent polish that maximizes light return. Graded as eye clean at normal viewing distance, this stone shows no inclusions visible to the unaided eye, which preserves its visual purity and enhances its market appeal. The color displays vivid intensity, a deep and lively blue that remains bright across the crown and pavilion, and the piece has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves clarity and color while maintaining the sapphire's natural character. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source long respected for producing sapphires with lively saturation and a velvety to cornflower blue spectrum, attributes that appeal to connoisseurs who value both hue and provenance.

For the educated buyer this sapphire represents a thoughtful combination of important value factors, including gem weight, calibrated dimensions, cut quality, eye clean clarity, vivid color, and traceable Sri Lankan origin. The mixed brilliant cut in a cushion outline is particularly effective at preserving face up size while creating flashes of brilliance, which makes the gem read larger on the finger than its carat weight alone might suggest. The excellent polish and careful facet proportions ensure consistent light performance and sparkle, while the eye clean clarity allows the color to remain the dominant attribute rather than internal features. Heat treatment is disclosed and permanent when properly performed, aligning this stone with standard trade practices and providing improved aesthetics without compromising durability.

As a gift this Ceylon blue sapphire will make a striking and meaningful choice for someone special, combining timeless elegance with daily wearability due to sapphire hardness and toughness. Whether set as the center of an engagement ring, a classic solitaire pendant, or a bespoke commission from The Natural Sapphire Company, the gem communicates loyalty and refined taste, and it adapts easily to both modern and vintage inspired settings. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide detailed provenance and grading information so you can present this stone with confidence, knowing it is a beautiful and worthy keepsake that will be treasured for generations.