1.17 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you have been searching for a sapphire that resolves the tension between striking beauty and wearable practicality, this pear shape blue sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company answers that need with confidence, elegance, and an enduring presence. Many customers begin their journey seeking an engagement gem that will draw the eye without overpowering a design, or a collector seeks a stone that displays classic Ceylon character while performing under close inspection. This 1.17 carat treasure meets those requirements precisely, offering an intimate size that adapts to a range of settings, a shape that flatters the finger and elongates the hand, and a depth of color that reads as both regal and versatile. If your quest has been for a stone that looks luminous in daylight, romantic under evening light, and consistently refined in every photograph, this sapphire is the solution that completes that search. Trust in the expertise of The Natural Sapphire Company, where provenance, treatment disclosure, and precise gemology are as important as the beauty you see.

What makes this sapphire an immediate centerpiece is the harmony between its mixed brilliant cut and exceptional polish, which together maximize light return and create an internal dance of scintillation and color. The pear shape, measured precisely at 7.85 x 5.22 x 3.83 mm, carries a classic silhouette while the mixed brilliant faceting ensures a lively interplay of flashes toward the tip and broad facets that reveal the stone map and color zoning with elegance. At 1.17 carats the stone sits in a perfect sweet spot for an engagement ring that wants presence without excess, or for a pendant that announces itself with refined authority. The clarity is described as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means that at typical viewing distances this sapphire reads clean and pure, with inclusions that do not detract from the visual impact. The color intensity is intense, a vivid Ceylon blue that leans to true blue tones with a slight lively transparency that lets the light penetrate and reflect, producing that deep, velvety blue that collectors and brides alike desire. The polish is excellent, so every facet edge and surface supports the gem in returning crisp, bright flashes rather than dull reflections, and the overall effect is a stone that sparkles with purpose. The sapphire has been heat treated, a standard and accepted enhancement that improves tone and clarity while preserving the natural origin and fundamental character. This stone hails from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a famous and historic source known for producing sapphires with that luminous, saturated blue that feels both classic and modern.

Beyond the technical virtues, imagine how this sapphire resolves the decisions you face when choosing a setting and style. The pear shape invites creative designs, from a simple solitaire that lets the gem take center stage, to halo settings that amplify brilliance without masking the signature blue, to three stone designs where the tapered shape creates graceful lines with companion diamonds or colored stones. For a collector, the gem slots seamlessly into a cabinet or display, offering a study in cut and light return that rewards repeated viewing. For someone planning a proposal, this sapphire offers the emotional answer, a single stone that communicates refinement, depth, and a story of responsible sourcing. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind every gem with full disclosure, careful photography, and expert guidance to ensure your investment matches your expectations. We encourage you to consider not only the immediate visual delight but also the longevity of enjoyment, because the combination of mixed brilliant cut, intense color intensity, excellent polish, and the tasteful 1.17 carat weight ensures this sapphire will remain a favorite for years to come. If you would like recommendations for settings, metal choices, or matching accent stones, our team is ready to assist, and we will help you bring this Ceylon pear shape sapphire into the design that best expresses your vision.