1.17 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet poetry in the blue of this sapphire, a hush like twilight folded into a single perfect stone, it weighs 1.17 carats, and its cushion shape cradles light like a small evening sky, transparent and poised, with dimensions that speak to refined presence at 6.09 by 5.36 by 3.98 millimeters, each measurement a soft promise of proportion and balance, cut to a mixed brilliant pattern that invites scintillation and whispering flashes, the facets catching the eye and guiding it like constellations across a night that has been carefully composed, the color reads as a medium intensity blue, neither shy nor brash, a hue that suggests ocean depths and blue hour romance, drawing the gaze without announcing itself, an invitation rather than a proclamation.

As a gemstone artisan who cherishes provenance and precision, I see in this stone the hallmarks of mindful creation, clarity graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which gives the sapphire a whisper of character and a truth that only real gems possess, the excellent polish adds the final layer of refinement, each facet meeting its neighbor with a clarity that sends light dancing outward, the heat treatment that enhances this gem is a traditional and widely accepted practice that deepens the innate blue, bringing forward the best of what Ceylon Sri Lanka yields, the origin of this sapphire is as romantic as its color, Ceylon conjures images of ancient mines, monsoon cooled earth, and hands that have worked with these crystals for generations, in this piece the craftsmanship of nature and human care meet, the result is a sapphire that feels at once intimate and sovereign.

Imagine this cushion sapphire set into a ring that rests on a hand during a dusk walk, or placed within a pendant that hangs close to the heart, the mixed brilliant cut will scatter candlelight and sunlight alike, each angle suggesting a new chapter, its 1.17 carat presence is perfectly scaled for high jewelry and heirloom pieces, it is the kind of gem that elevates a collection, not by shouting its worth, but by owning a quiet, confident voice, collectors will appreciate the balance between its medium color intensity and its refined clarity, designers will love the way the cushion outline lends itself to vintage inspired halos and modern minimalist bezels alike, the sapphire will harmonize with white metals for a cool, celestial look, or with warm golds for a romantic, sunset warmth, it is a gem that encourages creative settings, and rewards them with a depth of personality that grows richer each time it is viewed.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we cherish stones that tell stories, and this Ceylon sapphire arrives as a storyteller of sea and sky, measured and certified, ready to be woven into your most cherished designs, as a member of a high end gemstone collection it will sit comfortably among rare pieces, yet it also has the power to become the focal point of a new legacy, whether you seek a stone for a proposal that feels like an unfolding poem, or for a collection that celebrates refined taste and emotional depth, this sapphire offers authenticity, beauty, and provenance, we invite you to let it speak in the language of light and memory, our team will guide you through setting options, care, and certification details so that the stone you choose becomes a beloved part of your story, held in trust and admired for generations.