1.24 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

When you are searching for a sapphire that answers a clear need for authenticity, beauty, and meaning, this gem arrives as an immediate solution. If you are planning the perfect engagement ring, assembling a thoughtful collection, or seeking a centerpiece that carries both everyday wearability and heirloom potential, this stone meets those desires with precision. This is one beautiful transparent one point two four carat oval shape blue sapphire, with dimensions of six point eight eight by five point zero five by four point two four millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and depth. Its clarity grade reads very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means that the stone offers clean visual appeal to the naked eye while retaining natural character to delight connoisseurs. The color is of medium intense blue, a tone that reads as regal without overwhelming, and the excellent polish enhances the gem to produce lively reflections across faceted planes. Importantly for the collector who values natural states, this sapphire has no enhancement, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance long celebrated for producing some of the most sought after blue sapphires in history.

Sapphires from Ceylon have a storied heritage, and this particular gem carries that lineage into the hands of a modern wearer. For centuries, Ceylon sapphires have been prized by royalty and spiritual leaders alike for their vivid hues and clarity, used as signets of status, protective talismans, and promises of fidelity. In many cultures, blue sapphires have been chosen for betrothal and commitment rings because their steady blue has been seen to symbolize truth, loyalty, and devotion, qualities that mirror the commitments we make to one another. Collectors have also historically sought untreated stones from Ceylon because they tell an honest geological story, with natural inclusions and formation features that read like pages of earths history. This sapphire, with its mixed brilliant cut, pays homage to traditional cutting practices that aim to reveal the best of the rough while introducing contemporary proportions to maximize fire and life. The medium intense color sits exactly in the range that many historic patrons favored, a blue that changes subtly with light and angle, offering a living color that is both versatile and evocative.

If you are seeking a gem that will anchor a design and age gracefully alongside your story, this sapphire is particularly well suited. Its weight and dimensions allow for elegant solitaire settings, classic three stone rings, or a halo design that maintains the gem as the focal point, while the mixed brilliant cut gives the stone adaptable brilliance under different lighting conditions. For the engaged couple wishing to marry tradition with authenticity, this piece requires no clarification or enhancement to earn its place in a ring meant to be worn daily, its excellent polish ensuring comfort when set into a band. For the collector who values provenance, the Ceylon origin offers a direct connection to the mines and cutters whose work has shaped the legacy of blue sapphire. If you are guided by the desire for an ethical and transparent purchase, The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to describe the journey of this stone from mine to market, to advise on settings that protect the pavilion and crown, and to provide suggestions for mounting metals and complementary accent stones to enhance the blue without competing with it.

Choosing this sapphire means choosing a gem that answers an emotional need for lasting beauty and a practical need for long term wear. It arrives untreated, fully transparent in character, and with the balance of color and clarity that allows it to serve as both a daily worn token and a centerpiece of a meaningful collection. We at The Natural Sapphire Company understand that a gemstone purchase is never merely transactional, it is a selection that will be seen for years and handed down as a story. Allow us to guide you through options that will make this Ceylon blue sapphire the solution to your search, whether you prefer a minimalist setting that celebrates the oval shape, or a crafted design that layers history and personal meaning into a custom creation. If you are ready to see how this gem will live in your life, we are ready to assist with measurements, setting options, and provenance details to ensure the sapphire you choose fulfills your vision.