1.22 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are searching for the perfect sapphire to finish an engagement ring or to add a rare collector piece to your cabinet, this stone answers that need with clarity and presence. This transparent 1.22 carat oval blue sapphire measures 6.81 by 5.39 by 4.24 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to balance lively sparkle with strong color saturation. With an eye level clarity of slightly included, intense color intensity, and an excellent polish, this gem presents as a confident and versatile choice for someone who wants a sapphire that reads as both luxurious and wearable. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this Ceylon Sri Lanka sapphire ready to be set into a halo engagement ring, a solitaire with a low profile for daily wear, or a collector mount that shows its country of origin with pride.

Because of its mixed brilliant cut and high polish, this sapphire interacts beautifully with light, adapting its personality to the setting in which it is worn. In natural daylight the intense blue appears clear and true, the mixed facets dispersing light into steady, saturated flashes that emphasize depth of color. Under direct sun the pavilion facets return lively scintillation, giving bright pinpoint sparkle across the surface. Under modern LED and cool white lighting the stone takes on a crisp, electric blue liveliness, with small flashes of white brilliance from the crown facets. In warm incandescent or candlelight the intense blue leans toward a rich, velvety tone, showing depth more than surface fire, which makes it especially romantic for evening wear. Even in lower light the excellent polish preserves subtle scintillation, while the transparency ensures good light return rather than a dull or muddy appearance.

We are transparent about enhancements and provenance, and you can be confident in the value of this gem. The sapphire has been heat treated to bring out its intense color, a standard and stable treatment that improves visual appeal without compromising durability. Slight inclusions visible at eye level are characteristic of natural Ceylon sapphires and often serve as fingerprints of origin, adding character while remaining compatible with an elegant final design. The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on settings that maximize color and protect the stone, such as platinum for engagement rings that need strength, rose gold to warm the hue, or a halo to increase apparent size and sparkle. If your priority is a sapphire that finishes a meaningful search and becomes the focal point of an heirloom piece, this 1.22 carat Ceylon blue sapphire is poised to be that solution.