1.20 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A singular treasure from the storied mines of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this transparent oval blue sapphire weighs 1.20 carat, and measures 6.06 by 4.79 by 4.52 mm, a perfect scale for an elegant centre stone that commands attention while retaining an air of refined restraint. Cut in an exacting mixed brilliant style, the gem balances lively pavilion faceting with a richly faceted crown, producing scintillation that feels both modern and timeless. The hue is a true statement, intense in saturation yet nuanced in tone, a blue that reads regal indoors and electric beneath the sun, a colour that speaks of heritage and good taste. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is graded very very slightly included, offering the confident reassurance of natural origin without distracting from the stone s pristine face and the dance of light within, and the excellent polish ensures each facet returns light with graceful purity. Enhanced by careful heat treatment to reveal its most expressive colour, this sapphire arrives as a finished work of nature and human craft, a jewel that embodies provenance, exceptional craftsmanship, and the exacting standards you expect from The Natural Sapphire Company.

To hold this sapphire is to experience the dialogue between depth of colour and precision of cut, each angle promising a small revelation as you move through light. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to maximize brilliance and dispersion in a stone of these dimensions, giving the oval silhouette a lively inner fire that complements its intense blue. The slight natural inclusions that remain at eye level authenticate the gem, providing a fingerprint of the earth, while also contributing to the stone s unique personality. Surface finish is immaculate, every bezel worthy facet reflecting the skill of master polishers, thus the sapphire reads as vivid, clean, and elegantly saturated. The result is a stone that remains versatile in design, equally suited to a classic solitaire ring where it can command the room, or to a bespoke setting where its rich blue is contrasted and elevated by carefully chosen companion gems.

Imagine this Ceylon sapphire set within a refined surround of hand selected diamonds, each brilliant round adding a halo of icy fire that amplifies the centre stone s colour, making the blue appear even more intense by contrast. For a modern heirloom, consider a double halo of smaller brilliant diamonds set in platinum, the cool metal accentuating the sapphire s pure tones, while tapered baguette diamonds on the shoulders elongate the finger and lend architectural poise. For a warmer, more vintage sensibility, pair the sapphire with soft champagne diamonds or tiny rose gold accents, the gentle warmth creating an intimate, inviting harmony with the blue. For an adventurous and sumptuous alternative, pair this oval sapphire with slender accents of deep emerald, the green providing a lush, regal counterpoint, or with small pink sapphires for a couture palette that feels deliberately personal. The mixed brilliant cut will sing in these company, its facets catching the fire of adjacent stones and scattering it back as a sophisticated chorus, every gem chosen to narrate a different facet of the wearer s style.

Owning this 1.20 carat Ceylon oval from The Natural Sapphire Company is both a celebration of refined taste and an investment in timeless beauty, a piece that will mark moments and become part of a personal legacy. Our design atelier delights in translating such a perfectly balanced sapphire into a singular custom creation, whether you favour the quiet authority of a solitaire in 18 karat white gold, the luminous formality of a platinum halo, or a bold bespoke composition that pairs sapphire, diamond, and emerald in a one of a kind emblem of distinction. We invite you to explore possibilities with our specialists, to see how metal, setting profile, and complementary gemstones can be orchestrated to reflect your aspirations, and to hold this magnificent blue stone at the centre of a piece that announces who you are. This sapphire is more than an adornment, it is an achievement, and it awaits a design worthy of its provenance, its brilliance, and its place in your collection.