1.21 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.21 carat round Ceylon blue sapphire evokes a lineage that stretches back through centuries, a gem shaped by the same earth and artisanship that once adorned ancient courts and pilgrim treasuries. Measuring 6.24 by 6.24 by 4.26 millimeters and fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, this sapphire balances the scintillation of modern faceting with a classic, timeless silhouette. Its vivid color intensity presents a saturated, regal blue that captures the eye with a deep, velvety glow, while an excellent polish allows each facet to catch and return light with a lively, refined fire. Originating in Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, this sapphire carries the cultural and geological story of one of the oldest and most respected sources of fine blue sapphires, a provenance that collectors and connoisseurs value for the distinctive hues and clarity that Ceylon stones are celebrated for. Enhancement heat treated is disclosed, a widely accepted practice used to gently enhance the sapphire’s natural tone and uniformity, preserving the gem’s integrity while accentuating the pristine blue that defines its allure.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate not only the visible beauty of a gem, but its internal history, expressed through the unique inclusions that serve as the stone’s fingerprint. This sapphire has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, meaning it appears essentially clean to the unaided eye while retaining tiny natural features that tell of its formation. These inclusions may present as delicate, hairlike rutile needles that can create a subtle silk, or as minuscule mineral crystals and faint growth zoning that reveal the conditions under which the crystal grew deep within the earth. Rather than imperfections, these characteristics are natural identifiers, minute maps of pressure, temperature, and chemistry, each one linking the gem to a specific origin and to the long geological processes that formed it. In this stone those tiny internal signatures enhance the sense of depth and life within the blue, providing contrast against the rich color and allowing light to interact in complex, beautiful ways that a completely featureless synthetic stone cannot replicate.

This sapphire is ideally suited for an heirloom engagement ring, a solitary pendant, or a bespoke piece that will be passed down through generations, a jewel that resonates with tradition and personal story. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies the sapphire’s innate brilliance while preserving a classic round outline that sits elegantly in a variety of settings, from simple bezel mounts that evoke antique restraint to more ornate settings that highlight the gem’s royal hue. With its modest 1.21 carat weight, precise dimensions, superb polish, and vivid Ceylon blue, the stone offers a rare balance of wearability and presence, an embodiment of the enduring qualities that have made sapphires symbols of faithfulness, wisdom, and nobility across cultures. When you choose a gem from The Natural Sapphire Company you are selecting more than a beautiful stone, you are investing in a piece of natural history, a refined object of lasting value, and a future heirloom whose subtle inclusions and saturated color will tell its story for generations to come.