1.16 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the sunlit alluvial gravels of Ceylon Sri Lanka this 1.16 carat blue sapphire began its journey, carrying with it centuries of island lore and the patient rhythms of the miners who unearthed it. Raised in a landscape that has supplied the courts of kings and the hearts of jewelers for generations, this stone was selected for its natural transparency and medium color intensity, and then carefully heat treated to stabilize and deepen the hue in a way that is consistent with traditional Ceylon practice. The sapphire measures 7.60 by 5.11 by 2.81 mm, an elegant size that balances presence with wearability, and its emerald cut shape was chosen purposefully to showcase the gem's internal clarity and refined geometry. At every stage from river bed to studio our team honored the cultural significance of Ceylon sapphires, working with local partners and experienced cutters to preserve the character that makes this stone distinct.

In the hands of our master cutter the sapphire was given an emerald cut that emphasizes clean lines and broad facets, allowing the light to travel through the crystal and reveal a calm, deep blue that answers with a cool brilliance. Its clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which translates into a near flawless appearance to the naked eye, and the excellent polish enhances every facet so that the gem reads as luminous and even from every angle. The precise proportions and meticulous facet junctions mean that reflections are crisp and the outline is stable, so the viewer is drawn into a steady, elegant glow rather than scattered sparkle. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this stone as a ready focal point for a bespoke ring or pendant, a gem that bridges natural history and fine craft, and that will read as both timeless and modern on the hand. Its journey from Ceylon soil to a finely finished emerald cut sapphire is a story you can hold, and the stones near flawless presentation ensures that its beauty will speak clearly from every perspective.