1.20 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

In the rare company of stones that command attention at first glance, this exquisite 1.20 carat oval blue sapphire announces itself with an effortless authority, a jewel destined to become the centerpiece of your most considered creations. Cut from a transparent crystal of Ceylon Sri Lanka provenance, it measures 7.55 x 5.50 x 3.50 mm, a proportion that reads as elegantly balanced and inherently wearable. The vivid color intensity is pure and saturated, the kind of blue that reads as both regal and modern simultaneously, a hue that carries the long and storied reputation of Sri Lankan deposits while feeling utterly contemporary. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select stones like this for their ability to transform an object of adornment into an emblem of personal achievement and refined taste.

What truly distinguishes this sapphire is its mixed brilliant cut, a masterful fusion of round brilliant influence and tailored step facets, executed to exploit the stone’s optical virtues. The crown facets catch and fragment light into lively scintillation, while the pavilion geometry has been calibrated to return that light with luminous depth. The relatively shallow table and the deliberate pavilion angles work together to mitigate any loss of light through the base, producing a mirror like flash when viewed face up, and a luminous kaleidoscope when set and seen at an angle. The interplay of smaller brilliant facets across the crown creates a scintillating veil that enhances apparent brightness, while the elongated oval silhouette channels flashes of color along the length of the gem, lending the blue a palpable sense of motion and life. In short, the cut does more than shape the stone, it orchestrates how light lives within it.

Clarity is a crucial element in the language of luxury, and this sapphire speaks with clarity that is eye clean at normal viewing distance, allowing uninterrupted conversation between light and color. The absence of visible inclusions means the vivid blue is uninterrupted, a continuous field of chromatic intensity that reads as both deep and luminous. An excellent polish elevates every facet intersection into a crisp plane, so that each encounter with light is immediate and precise. Under varied lighting the stone exhibits the desirable combination of broad flashes and sparkling pinpoints, a balance that results from both the cutter’s restraint and the gem’s innate transparency. When mounted in a ring, pendant, or bespoke piece, the stone will command attention without shouting, a mark of refinement that says more about the wearer than any ostentatious display ever could.

This sapphire has been responsibly heat treated to enhance its color and clarity in a manner that respects the integrity of the gem, a common and historically accepted practice for Sri Lankan sapphires that yields stable, enduring results. Its origins in Ceylon Sri Lanka, combined with thoughtful enhancement and meticulous cutting, result in a jewel that is as much an heirloom as it is an investment in personal style. For those who understand that true luxury is not merely about rarity, but about the story and craftsmanship behind an object, this piece offers a rare alignment of provenance, proportion, and performance. At The Natural Sapphire Company we invite you to experience the quiet confidence of a gemstone that rewards intimate inspection and public admiration alike, a sapphire that signifies achievement, impeccable taste, and a lifetime of moments made luminous.