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1.22 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

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Item ID: S36727
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$244
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Product Details
Item ID:
S36727
Dimensions (MM):
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Length: 7.87
Width: 4.83
Height: 2.91
Weight:
1.22 Ct.
Color:
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Blue
Color intensity:
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Light
Clarity:
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Very Very Slightly Included
Shape:
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Emerald Cut
Cut:
Emerald Cut
Cutting style:
Faceted
Enhancements:
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No Enhancement
Origin:
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Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Per carat price:
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$200
Product description

This exceptional Ceylon sapphire embodies a restrained and refined beauty that will appeal to the most discerning collector. Weighing 1.22 carat and fashioned in a classic emerald cut, its measured proportions of 7.87 x 4.83 x 2.91 mm produce an elegant silhouette that reads as both modern and timeless. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a testament to the stone s exceptional transparency and its immaculate polish. The color presents as very light blue, a delicate hue that whispers rather than shouts, and it is entirely natural with no enhancement, a rarity among high quality sapphires. Origin Ceylon Sri Lanka, this sapphire carries the soft, luminous character for which the island is famed, and when set by The Natural Sapphire Company it becomes an object of considered desire, an heirloom in the making.

Because its blue is very light and transparent, this sapphire offers extraordinary versatility when paired with different skin tones, adapting with a gentle eloquence to flatter and elevate. On fair skin the stone reads as a porcelain cornflower, a cool, almost ethereal blue that brings clarity to the complexion and underscores an aristocratic palette. In such settings white metals like platinum or white gold enhance the icy clarity, while a delicate halo of small diamonds will intensify the gem s inner radiance without overwhelming its whisper of color. On light to medium warm complexions the stone acquires a soft sky like glow, the pale blue warming subtly to complement peachy undertones, and yellow gold settings will amplify that warmth, rendering the gem intimate and luminous against the skin. For olive and deeper complexions the sapphire becomes an elegant contrast, a serene pool of blue that stands out with quiet authority, imparting a refined point of focus that is both modern and regal. Rose gold offers a romantic counterpoint for neutral to warm tones, gently framing the gem and amplifying its tenderness without competing for attention. For those with cool undertones the gem s purity and clarity will harmonize naturally, especially when set in platinum to preserve the stone s crystalline coolness. Each skin tone finds its own way to make the very light blue sing, because the emerald cut s linear facets allow the color to play along planes of light, creating varying depths of blue with every movement.

The emerald cut is an ideal canvas for a stone of this temperament and provenance, its long step facets producing a sophisticated hall of mirrors that accentuates the gem s clarity and polish. In a solitaire engagement ring the stone projects an unmistakable modernity, an understated statement of taste that rewards close inspection. In a halo arrangement the delicate blue gains a chevron of brilliance, diamonds providing a sparkling frame that elevates perceived color without overpowering the sapphire s natural tone. For a more architectural silhouette, a three stone setting with tapered baguettes will echo the emerald cut s geometry and create a refined profile for the hand. Bezel settings will speak to the collector who favors clean lines and contemporary wearability, protecting the gem while letting its luminous body color remain the star. Bespoke commissions through The Natural Sapphire Company allow for tailored choices in metal color, accent stones, and mounting height, ensuring that this unenhanced Ceylon sapphire is realized exactly as the owner imagines. Ownership of such a stone is a mark of cultivated taste, an acquisition that signals confidence in subtlety and a preference for naturally rendered beauty, and when secured in a thoughtful setting it will be enjoyed for decades, a crystalline testament to refined sensibility.

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Our packaging, reports, and documentation are crafted to be refined, concise, and trustworthy. With our reputation as our greatest asset, we never cut corners. Explore our detailed reports and premium packaging for every sapphire.

Our custom zinc alloy ring boxes are designed to impress as much as our sapphire rings and jewelry. Each box weighs nearly a pound, adding a touch of luxury to your experience.
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Our customers often comment about our stunning, hand made, presentation boxes and reporting documents. Large zinc-alloy boxes are included at no extra cost for jewelry items over $5000.
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Presentation matters. We take extra special care to present our items professionally. Our custom hand-made zinc-alloy ring boxes are heavy weight. At almost 1 pound each they are extremely impressive and unique.
Smaller Zinc-allow ring box
For Jewelry Purchases from $500-$5000 in value we include our petit zinc alloy box.
Long, dark brown hinged jewelry box showcasing a line bracelet gently secured and beautifully displayed
For line bracelets over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
Dark brown jewelry box showcasing two hanging earings upon opening
For hanging earrings over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
Petit box w/ luxurious white pouch showcasing a piece of jewelry
Jewelry items under $500 will ship in a signature pouch and box.
Zinc-alloy sapphire box - closed with view of stone through window
Our hand-made zinc sapphire boxes are the finest in the industry and are included for all sapphires over $2000.
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A well presented sapphire makes a difference.
Wooden display box
For sapphire purchases between $500 and $2000 we ship a high quality black display box which shows the sapphire professionally. Stones under $500 will ship in a secure plastic pouch.
Document folder nicely wrapped
Each document folder is individually gift wrapped.
Assortment of reports and certification documents on table
Our extensive gemological reports cover every possible detail of your item. Professionally made with care to explain what gemological terms mean, our reports offer an education in fine sapphires and jewelry reporting.
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Inside you will find well organized reporting to include appraisal, identification and gem faceting grade reports. Special care literature on how to clean your sapphire or jewelry is included as well.
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Jewelry cleaner included with items over $2,000. * Unfortunately for international shipments we can not include liquids.
Sample identification report dust cover
Sample identification report dust cover [front].
Sample identification report
Sample identification report
Sample identification report reference page
Sample identification report dust cover [inside back].
Sample 3d scan report dust cover
Sample 3D scan report dust cover [front].
Sample 3D scan report.
Sample 3D scan report.
Sample 3D scan report reference page
Sample 3D scan report dust cover [inside back].
Zinc-alloy ring box - opened
Zinc-alloy ring box - closed
Smaller Zinc-allow ring box
Long, dark brown hinged jewelry box showcasing a line bracelet gently secured and beautifully displayed
Dark brown jewelry box showcasing two hanging earings upon opening
Petit box w/ luxurious white pouch showcasing a piece of jewelry
Zinc-alloy sapphire box - closed with view of stone through window
Zinc-alloy sapphire box - open
Wooden display box
Document folder nicely wrapped
Assortment of reports and certification documents on table
Open folder displaying documents
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Sample identification report dust cover
Sample identification report
Sample identification report reference page
Sample 3d scan report dust cover
Sample 3D scan report.
Sample 3D scan report reference page
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