1.16 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the misted rivers of Ceylon to your hand, this pear shape blue sapphire carries the quiet story of Sri Lankan gem country, where alluvial gravels and patient hands reveal treasures that have been sung about for centuries. Mined with respect for the land and the traditions of local cutters, this transparent 1.16 carat gem began as a rough crystal born of geological time, pressure and heat. Our partners in Sri Lanka selected this crystal for its intense blue hue and clean, crystalline structure, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we guided it through careful heat treatment to refine its color and clarity, honoring the classic methods that bring out the stone's innate potential.

The gem is cut to a mixed brilliant pear form, with precise facet junctions that maximize internal reflection and scintillation, dimensions of 7.70 x 5.56 x 3.44 mm lend elegant proportions that flatter the finger, and its corundum structure gives it optical properties few other gems can match. With a refractive behavior characteristic of sapphire, light enters the crown facets, dances across the pavilion planes, and is returned in vivid flashes, creating a sparkle that feels both lively and deep. The slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, adds character without interrupting the play of light, allowing pinpoints of internal texture to contribute subtle depth to the intense color intensity. An excellent polish ensures that each facet intercepts light cleanly, so that brilliance and fire are delivered with a clarity and rhythm that set this stone apart.

Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this sapphire is a rare combination of natural story, precise cutting, and finished polish. The heat treatment used is consistent with traditional enhancement practices, applied to stabilize and enrich the natural tone, while preserving the gem's transparency and structure. For a bespoke setting, its pear silhouette suits a solitaire pendant or an elegant halo ring where its lively scintillation and vivid blue will be seen from every angle. If you seek a gemstone that speaks of place, craft and optical wonder, this 1.16 carat Ceylon sapphire promises presence and provenance, and our team is ready to advise on mounting options, independent certification, and care so that this stone can become a treasured heirloom.