1.21 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the hidden river gravels and ancient metamorphic veins of Ceylon, this blue sapphire began its long journey, born of heat and pressure deep within the earth, carried by streams and discovered by skilled hands that have mined Sri Lankan sapphires for generations. The island is a place of stories, where sapphires are woven into local tradition and prized for their luminous sky to cornflower tones, and this stone carries that heritage with silent grace. At The Natural Sapphire Company we trace that journey with care, selecting rough material not only for its inherent color and clarity, but for the story it tells, the way light sits in its planes, and the way it will speak when set and worn. Hands at the mine and hands in our cutting studios share a reverence for these gems, and each decision from the moment of discovery through shipment is made to honor provenance and the centuries of craftsmanship that have shaped Ceylon sapphires into objects of desire.

This 1.21 carat marquise shape blue sapphire is a clear example of that careful stewardship, measured precisely at 9.21 x 5.02 x 3.47 mm, cut to a mixed brilliant style to marry scintillation with depth. The mixed brilliant cut combines carefully proportioned facets that bounce light inward and outward, giving an animated play of brilliance that changes with every shift of the hand. The marquise silhouette lends length and drama, concentrating the medium intense blue color along a graceful profile that reads as both elegant and bold, while the gem remains transparent and luminous. Clarity is described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a degree of character that does nothing to diminish the gems presence, and an excellent polish ensures that each facet edge flashes cleanly. Enhancement by controlled heat treatment is disclosed as part of this sapphires history, a traditional and stable practice used throughout the trade to refine color and clarity, applied with restraint and full transparency to preserve the gems natural beauty. The result is a stone that feels complete, a polished jewel that keeps the memory of its rough past, and delivers an immediate visual impact thanks to its cut and proportion.

Imagine this marquise as the focal point of an heirloom ring, suspended in a simple platinum bezel to emphasize color, or framed with brilliant side stones to amplify its fire, the elongated silhouette lending a flattering illusion of length to the hand. In a pendant it will echo the curvature of the throat, catching light with each breath, and on a custom piece it can be oriented to suit personal taste while retaining an unmistakable presence. Beyond aesthetics, the sapphire carries cultural resonance, Ceylon sapphires having been favored by royalty and artisans for centuries for their clarity and hue, a lineage that adds weight to any contemporary piece. At The Natural Sapphire Company we pride ourselves on more than selection, we offer a narrative of stewardship, responsible sourcing, and meticulous cutting, so that when you bring this marquise into your collection you are gaining a jewel that has been honored from its first recovery to its final polish. This sapphire is more than a gem, it is a center of light, a conversation between earth and craft, destined to be the centerpiece in any collection and to begin new stories with the person who wears it.