1.24 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped bluish green sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a compelling example of a rare natural corundum, weighing 1.24 carats, with dimensions of 7.59 x 5.60 x 4.19 millimeters. The gem is faceted in a mixed brilliant cut designed to maximize scintillation while preserving face up color, and it displays excellent polish and transparent clarity. The color reads as bluish green with a medium intense saturation, which produces a lively and versatile tone that plays beautifully between deep teal and a fresh ocean green depending on lighting. The clean, well balanced pear outline and bright crown facets deliver lively return of light and attractive contrast, and the included photos show a true representation of face up size and presence on the hand, giving a realistic sense of scale and wearability.

From a grading perspective this sapphire is particularly notable, clarity graded as very very slightly included, VVS, evaluated at eye level, which means that inclusions are minimal and do not detract from the gem when viewed without magnification. The cutting proportions are well executed, with a measured depth of 4.19 millimeters against the average spread giving an approximate depth of 63.5 percent, a proportion that balances brilliance and color saturation in a pear silhouette. The mixed brilliant cut enhances scintillation across the pavilion and crown, creating a crisp pattern of light return that complements the stone color. Polish is excellent, preserving facet integrity and ensuring that light passes cleanly through the pavilion without surface disruptions. Critically for discerning buyers, this sapphire is unenhanced, with no heat treatment or other common modifications, a characteristic that significantly increases its rarity and desirability in the current market.

The origin from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, further elevates the appeal of this gem, as Sri Lankan sapphires are historically prized for their clarity, lively colors, and balanced tones. While classic Ceylon sapphires are often celebrated for cornflower blues, Sri Lanka also produces a distinguished but less common range of bluish green and teal tones, especially in stones that remain untreated. An untreated bluish green sapphire of this size, shape, and clarity from Ceylon is uncommon, and it stands apart from more widely available heat treated blues and greens in both provenance and market value. For the educated buyer seeking a collector quality or investment grade gem, the combination of natural origin, lack of enhancement, high clarity, and an attractive mixed brilliant pear cut makes this sapphire a rare and compelling option. The absence of treatment is particularly meaningful because most commercial sapphires undergo heat enhancement to improve color and clarity, so an untreated specimen like this offers authentic mineralogical character and trace element profiles that connoisseurs and gemologists prize.

Practically speaking this 1.24 carat pear sapphire is an excellent choice for a bespoke ring, pendant, or halo setting that showcases its unique bluish green tone, and its hardness as corundum makes it durable for everyday wear when set properly. Because the pear shape presents a fragile pointed end, we recommend protective setting options such as a bezel or a secure prong with a V guard to reduce risk to the point, and we can advise on mounting choices that maximize both security and optical presentation. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the provenance and description of this stone, and we can provide detailed documentation and further imagery on request to support appraisal and purchasing decisions. For buyers who value geological authenticity, aesthetic excellence, and investment potential, this untreated Ceylon pear sapphire represents a rare opportunity to own a distinguished and finely presented natural gem.