1.20 Ct. Bluish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.20 carat round bluish purple sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka stands apart from the many sapphires you will see on the market, because it combines natural origin, exceptional finish, and a rare absence of enhancement. Many commercial sapphires are heat treated to deepen color, or they are lab created to achieve flawless clarity. Those options have their place, but they do not carry the natural story and growing rarity of an untreated Ceylon stone. This sapphire has no enhancement, and that single fact already elevates its appeal for collectors and connoisseurs who demand authenticity. The intense color intensity that the gem displays is a hallmark of top Ceylon material, producing a vivid bluish purple that is lively and complex in different lighting conditions. Compared to heavily included stones that can look muddy when mounted, and compared to altered stones that can lose value when treatments are disclosed, this sapphire offers a natural, stable, and honest beauty that holds its own value over time.

What makes this particular gem ideal for a true statement piece is the superb balance of size, symmetry, and face up clarity. At 1.20 carat and precise dimensions of 6.27 x 6.27 x 4.00 mm, the stone sits boldly within a setting without overwhelming the design, and it reads as substantial on the finger, pendant, or brooch. The round shape and mixed brilliant cut optimize both color and brilliance, blending the fire of a brilliant facet pattern with the depth retention of a pavilion that was cut to maximize weight and visual impact. The clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which in practical terms means the stone presents a clean, uninterrupted color field to the naked eye, and this visual clarity allows the intense bluish purple hue to become the primary statement of the piece. The excellent polish enhances light return, giving lively scintillation and a silky surface that catches attention from across the room. Compared to step cuts that emphasize color at the expense of sparkle, or to poorly polished stones that look dull, this sapphire offers both vivid color and energetic brilliance, qualities that make it a compelling center stone for a statement ring.

Choosing a center stone always comes down to a balance of rarity, visual impact, and value, and this untreated Ceylon sapphire delivers on all three fronts. For someone comparing options on the market, a lab created sapphire might offer perfect clarity, but it lacks provenance and the scarcity premium that accompanies a natural stone, especially one from Sri Lanka. Heat treated sapphires can look very attractive, but the market treats untreated stones as more desirable and more collectible, and they retain resale value more predictably. The mixed brilliant cut here also provides design flexibility. It will sparkle beautifully as a solitaire that commands attention, it will anchor a halo design that amplifies apparent size without disguising the rich, intense color, and it will lend sophistication to three stone arrangements that share the stage without competing. The proportions of 6.27 x 6.27 x 4.00 mm are especially well suited to modern settings, because they allow for secure prong, bezel, or tension mountings that show off the stone while protecting it in everyday wear.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we place a premium on sourcing and presenting sapphires that tell a clear story, and this piece is a prime example of that approach. Its origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka is part of its character, imparting a historically prized hue and an identifiable regional signature that many buyers seek. Its status as a no enhancement sapphire is immediately meaningful for anyone who values rarity and natural beauty. The very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level gives you the visual purity of a nearly eye clean gem, while the excellent polish and mixed brilliant cut ensure that the gem performs brilliantly in jewelry. When you compare this stone to other options on the market, it stands out for its combination of untreated origin, intense bluish purple color, hand chosen proportions at 1.20 carat and 6.27 x 6.27 x 4.00 mm, and superb finish. For a customer seeking a memorable and investment worthy center stone for a statement piece, this sapphire offers a rare blend of aesthetics, integrity, and enduring value.