1.18 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This Natural Sapphire Company offering is a transparent Other certified Blue Cornflower sapphire, presented in a cushion shape and weighing 1.18 carat, a weight that immediately distinguishes it among blue sapphires of Ceylon origin. At just over one carat, the gem occupies an important threshold in the market, where supply becomes more constrained and demand rises for stones that combine manageable size with visual presence. The 1.18 carat weight is large enough to convey clear presence in a wide range of jewelry settings, while remaining versatile for both fine and everyday pieces. That balance between wearable size and collectible status contributes materially to the stone value, because weight in the region above one carat typically commands a premium relative to smaller sizes, particularly for stones that retain high color quality and clarity.

The color of this sapphire is described as Cornflower, drawn from the classical term used for the pure, vivid medium to slightly deep blue that Ceylon sapphires are celebrated for. The gem shows intense color intensity, with the transparency allowing even saturation through the pavilion and crown, which enhances light return and perceived depth. In a 1.18 carat stone the distribution of color is especially important, because a higher weight preserves the sense of deep, even blue without becoming visually small on the finger. A Cornflower blue of this intensity from Sri Lanka is both aesthetically desirable and historically sought after, and when combined with the natural, unenhanced condition of the stone, the color becomes an essential driver of rarity and long term value.

Cut, clarity, and finish work together with weight to define market desirability, and this sapphire is cut to a mixed brilliant pavilion and crown to optimize scintillation and color distribution in a cushion outline. The gem measures 6.23 x 6.08 x 3.67 mm, dimensions that reflect a well proportioned table and pavilion for a stone of this carat weight. The clarity grade is eye clean, evaluated at eye level, which means that no inclusions are visible without magnification, maintaining both brilliance and durability for everyday wear. The polishing is excellent, which maximizes light performance and surface appeal. Importantly, there is no enhancement reported, a characteristic that significantly elevates the intrinsic value and collector interest, because unheated Ceylonese sapphires of cornflower tone and clean clarity are comparatively scarce. The combination of natural, unenhanced origin, eye clean clarity, and precise mixed brilliant cutting enhances the per carat premium applied to this 1.18 carat stone.

From a practical and appraisal perspective the 1.18 carat weight presents a strong proposition. In settings such as a solitaire engagement ring, a three stone mounting, or a pendant, the stone will read as substantial while fitting conventional mounting profiles, reducing the need for oversize metal work and helping to preserve the gem centric aesthetic. For buyers and collectors evaluating long term value, the factors to consider are the natural origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka, the unenhanced state, the intense cornflower color, the eye clean clarity, and the weight which places the gem above the frequent small size categories. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire with full attention to these attributes, and the documented certification supports transparent assessment. For those seeking a sapphire where weight and quality combine to deliver both immediate visual impact and enduring rarity, this 1.18 carat cushion Cornflower blue sapphire offers a measured, well documented example of what makes Ceylon sapphires prized in fine jewelry.