1.17 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the deep, weathered soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka this blue sapphire began its long passage from earth to ornament, a journey that The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to steward, born in a land where sapphires have been sought for centuries, this stone was uncovered by patient hands who know the rhythm of the mine, the rough crystal arriving with the quiet promise of color, the cobalt and cornflower tones that make Ceylon stones so sought after, as a rough gem it carried the memory of its formation under heat and pressure, trace elements arranged to create the vivid blue that would later come alive under a cutter's lamp, when you hold this sapphire you hold a portion of geological time, and you also hold the care of many people who guided it from riverbed to bench.

The transformation from rough crystal to the finished 1.17 carat cushion shape is a testament to exacting skill, the dimensions measure 6.79 by 5.90 by 3.38 mm, the cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to unite the scintillation of a brilliant with the soft, intimate glow that suits a cushion outline, each facet was placed to return light with maximum impact, the result is a stone whose brilliance plays across its table with lively flashes and deep pools of saturated blue, clarity is graded very slightly included when viewed at eye level, this gives the gem natural character without compromising its transparency, polish is excellent, every facet plane meets with a crisp edge and a satin free surface, the vivid color intensity is apparent the moment light enters the crown, and the enhancement by heat treatment is a respectful correction used to bring out the truest expression of the sapphire without altering its inherent nature.

Wearing this sapphire is to carry a story on your hand or close to your heart, its cushion silhouette reads as both contemporary and timeless, it is generous enough to claim attention while remaining balanced for everyday wear, consider it as the centerpiece of a ring set in a soft halo of diamonds, or as a solitary pendant that will sit like a drop of ocean against the skin, the mixed brilliant cut gives lively fire in motion, and the depth of tone ensures a strong visual presence in any setting, the stone photographs beautifully and in hand it sits with a natural poise, the very slightly included clarity means inclusions are part of its identity, they are features that confirm this is a natural gem from Ceylon Sri Lanka, the heat treatment applied is a standard, stable enhancement that improves color, this is disclosed and consistent with the practices that allow the true beauty of many fine sapphires to be revealed.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate each piece with attention to provenance and craftsmanship, this sapphire is rare in its combination of vivid color, excellent polish, and a mixed brilliant cushion that seeks to be the focal point of a collection, for a customer who values stones with a clear narrative of origin and artisan workmanship this gem answers that desire, it is an heirloom in the making, one that will carry personal stories into future generations, care is simple, avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaning when the setting is complex, keep it separate from harder stones and store it gently in a lined box, our team can advise on the ideal setting to maximize light performance and to protect the gem, we offer full disclosure of treatments and origin, and we invite you to experience this sapphire in person or through detailed images, allow this stone to become the centerpiece that anchors a design, it is a blue that speaks of the Ceylon hills, of skilled hands at the bench, and of the polished brilliance that makes a gemstone unforgettable.