1.24 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.24 carat pear shape blue sapphire presents precise technical attributes that will appeal to discerning connoisseurs. Dimensions measure 8.16 by 5.83 by 3.65 millimeters, producing a slender pear silhouette with a length to width proportion of approximately 1.4, well suited to delicate solitaire or halo settings. The gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a faceted brilliant pavilion that maximizes internal light return, with a modified crown designed to balance brightness and color dispersion. The pavilion and crown junctions exhibit excellent polish, producing crisp facet junctions and mirror-like facet surfaces that enhance scintillation and pinpoint flashes under direct light. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating only minimal and unobtrusive natural inclusions that do not distract from overall transparency. Color intensity is faint blue, a soft Ceylon tone that reads as a clean, almost pastel blue in daylight, and the stone has been heat treated, a stable and accepted enhancement that gently optimizes tone and clarity while preserving the natural origin characteristics.

Comparatively this Ceylon sapphire recalls historical gems in temperament rather than scale. Where Kashmir sapphires are celebrated for their deep velvety cornflower blue and gems like the Logan or Stuart sapphire are notable for saturation and size, this stone channels the lighter, luminous Ceylon blues favored in 19th century European jewelry, delivering an airy, ethereal presence rather than a saturated royal blue. Unlike the star sapphires such as the Star of India that derive value from asterism, the value of this sapphire is derived from its optical performance achieved through expert cutting, its high polish, and its fine clarity at eye level. The mixed brilliant faceting strategy here yields remarkable scintillation for a faint-toned sapphire, allowing the gem to present lively life and apparent size on the finger. From The Natural Sapphire Company this pear sapphire offers a distinct proposition, a refined Ceylon blue with technical cutting and finishing that maximize brilliance and wearability, making it an exceptional choice for clients seeking an elegant, historically resonant color in a precisely executed contemporary cut.