1.24 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a particular poetry to a heart shaped blue sapphire that speaks to lineage and lasting devotion, and this transparent 1.24 carat heart shape blue sapphire is a modern echo of a storied past, coming to you through the careful curation of The Natural Sapphire Company. Sapphires have been treasured for millennia, worn by royalty and clergy alike, prized not only for their color but for the symbolism they carry. The heart shape is a classical motif, its silhouette invoking sentiment and tradition, and when carved from a gem with genuine provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka, the result is an heirloom in the making. This sapphire marries that historical resonance with contemporary lapidary skill, its mixed brilliant cut faceting arranged to harness light and to deliver a scintillating play that feels both timeless and immediate. In the hands of experienced cutters, the heart becomes more than an icon, it becomes an object of presence, a jewel that narrates lineage and passion each time it catches the eye.

The weight of this sapphire, at 1.24 carats, is central to its character and to its rarity, and weight is more than a number when it comes to colored gemstones. As carat weight increases in high quality sapphires, fine material that is transparent, eye clean, and untreated becomes disproportionately rarer, and this sapphire occupies a sweet spot where size and quality conspire to create exceptional value. The gem measures 6.70 x 7.32 x 3.56 mm, a balanced set of proportions for a heart shape that ensures the stone reads clearly at hand and on a ring setting without appearing too delicate or overly bulky. Its clarity grade of eye clean evaluated at eye level means that the gem presents a clear, open window into its blue depths, and that clarity enhances both the visual weight and the perceived substance of the stone. This example is medium intense in color intensity, conveying a vivid, lively blue that demonstrates the classic appeal of Ceylon origin material, and because it is free of enhancement, the unaltered nature of the color and the structural integrity of the crystal add a further premium to its rarity and desirability.

Cut and finish translate weight into wearability and brilliance, and with a mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish, this sapphire has been shaped to maximize sparkle and presence while respecting the inherent material. The mixed brilliant approach allows for intense scintillation from the crown facets, while the pavilion configuration conserves weight and returns light in a lively manner, enhancing the 1.24 carat size so that it appears both generous and refined. Its excellent polish ensures that each facet edge speaks with clarity and that light is returned with crisp flashes and a deep inner glow, qualities that are especially rewarding in a mixed cut heart where symmetry and facet alignment are vital. For those who consider a gemstone as a bridge between moments and generations, the combination of untreated origin, eye clean clarity, and meticulous polishing means that this sapphire will age gracefully, keeping its visual impact and its market standing for years to come. The Ceylon provenance lends historical resonance as well, since Sri Lankan sapphires are celebrated across centuries for their lively tones and luminous clarity, and collectors recognize the premium attached to an untreated gem of this carat weight and aesthetic harmony.

When set into a classic mounting, this heart shaped 1.24 carat sapphire will read as a statement of refined tradition and thoughtful taste, a piece designed to be worn and then passed on. The dimensions 6.70 x 7.32 x 3.56 mm translate to a comfortable scale for an engagement ring or a pendant that sits close to the heart, and the mixed brilliant cut gives the piece a jewel like life that will catch sun or candlelight with an irresistible glow. For a buyer who values documented origin, natural state, and clarity that reveals the gem without distraction, this sapphire represents a rare combination, and The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present it with the assurance of provenance and the expertise to help set it into a design that honors its lineage. Our collectors and clients consistently tell us that weight matters, not just for the way a stone wears, but for how it signals scarcity and substance. This 1.24 carat heart shaped Ceylon sapphire is an embodiment of that principle, a gem whose measured weight enriches its historical narrative and whose untouched color preserves the very qualities that have made sapphires enduring symbols of loyalty and continuity.