1.21 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.21 carat oval greenish blue sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka presents a rare union of intense color, clean transparency, and superb cut, attributes that set it apart from many stones on the market. Measuring 6.27 by 5.30 by 4.33 mm, this gem sits in a sweet spot of size and presence, offering the face up spread of a slightly larger stone while maintaining a comfortable profile for everyday wear. The mixed brilliant cut combines the scintillating fire of brilliant faceting with the color retention of step facets, producing lively sparkle without sacrificing the deep, intense tone that gives Ceylon sapphires their much admired personality. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning minor natural characteristics remain invisible to casual inspection and only reward careful magnification, which in turn preserves both durability and value. The polish is excellent, so light moves through the stone cleanly and returns with crisp brightness, a difference you notice immediately when comparing it to stones with duller finishes. Perhaps most importantly for collectors and connoisseurs, this sapphire has no enhancement. That natural purity distinguishes it from the many heat treated or filled material options commonly offered, and it provides a confidence in long term stability and market value that treated stones rarely match.

When you consider how this gem can be set, the oval outline and balanced proportions make it one of the most versatile choices for designers and clients alike. As a solitaire engagement ring, a simple four or six prong setting maximizes light entry and shows the intense greenish blue color to greatest advantage, while a bezel setting offers a contemporary, secure option that suits active lifestyles and menswear designs. For those seeking drama without sacrificing sparkle, a diamond halo intensifies perceived size and provides high contrast that lifts the unique hue, especially in yellow or rose gold where warmth changes the apparent depth of the blue green. The mixed brilliant cut also responds beautifully to east west orientations, vintage inspired millegrain frames, and three stone compositions paired with tapered baguettes or small brilliant side stones for a tapered, elongated silhouette. In pendants, the stone reads larger than its carat weight might suggest and sits elegantly in both open v prong cups and delicate closed halos designed for daily wear. Earrings, either as matched pairs or as a single statement stud accompanied by a diamond cluster, make excellent use of the even face up color and consistent polish. Because the sapphire is natural and untreated, it pairs particularly well with responsibly sourced metals and conflict free diamonds, an aesthetic frequent among our custom clients.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we pair this exceptional Ceylon sapphire with bespoke design service to realize its full potential in a piece that reflects your personal style and the stone s natural character. Compared with off the shelf options, custom work lets you choose metal type, prong profile, pavilion exposure, and setting height to control how color and brilliance are experienced in daily light. Our workshop offers CAD previews and experienced gem setters who suggest prong counts and seat designs that protect the girdle while allowing the mixed brilliant cut to flash. We also advise on mountings that minimize stress and ensure longevity, recommendations that matter when you select an untreated stone where natural stability is prized. From a value perspective, natural unenhanced Ceylon material of this clarity and polish is scarce, and because the stone is already well proportioned it often requires less recutting than comparable pieces, preserving carat weight and reducing cost in the final design. If you are comparing options, note that many market alternatives trade natural state for lower price through heat treatment or glass filling, or they sacrifice polish and cut quality which dulls life and reduces resale potential. Our clients tell us they choose The Natural Sapphire Company not only for provenance and gemological integrity, but for the way our custom process elevates a beautiful stone into a wearable heirloom that complements lifestyle, metal preference, and budget. If you would like a personal design consultation, or detailed photography and light return views to evaluate how this 1.21 carat greenish blue sapphire will perform in your chosen setting, we are ready to assist.