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

This radiant cut bluish green sapphire from Ceylon weighs 1.24 carats, and measures 6.02 by 5.94 by 4.19 millimeters, a compact and versatile size that reads beautifully on the finger or as the focal point of a pendant, and it arrives to you certified and ready to become the heart of a bespoke piece. The stone displays a medium intense color, a subtle balance of blue and green with a grey undertone that gives it a sophisticated, slightly muted character, and the excellent polish and radiant facets create lively reflections that emphasize the gem clarity and color. At eye level the clarity is graded slightly included, which means the stone has natural inclusions that are part of its identity and do not detract from the overall sparkle for most settings. The sapphire has been heat treated, a well established and stable enhancement that intensifies color and improves clarity in a way that is accepted across the trade, and when you choose this gem from The Natural Sapphire Company you are choosing a certified, responsibly sourced Ceylon sapphire with a distinctive and rare bluish green appearance.

When comparing this sapphire to more common blue or green stones on the market, its greatest advantage is nuance, and not everyone is seeking a pure blue or an obvious green, so this greyed bluish green tone occupies a rarer niche that reads as refined and wearable for many skin tones. Versus classic cornflower blue Ceylon sapphires, this gem offers a more versatile, contemporary palette that pairs exceptionally well with both warm and cool metals, whereas intensely saturated blues can sometimes require colder metal choices to avoid visual conflict. Compared to aquamarine, which tends to be paler and softer in tone, this sapphire holds color more consistently under varied lighting, and it is harder and more durable than most aquamarines, which makes it a smarter choice for everyday jewelry. Against green tourmaline or demantoid, this sapphire brings the cachet and proven durability of corundum, and when set with thoughtful design it competes favorably on value per millimeter because of its origin and polish quality. The radiant cut itself is a selling advantage compared with step cuts or very shallow cuts, since the brilliant faceting of the radiant tends to hide modest inclusions while maximizing perceived size and scintillation.

For a custom piece, think of this stone as a chameleon center that will harmonize with a range of accents, and the design choices you make will bring out different aspects of its character. For a classic engagement ring, a halo of small white diamonds will instantly enhance perceived brilliance and make the bluish green center read cooler and more vivid, while tapered baguette side stones in white diamond or white sapphire will add linear elegance and focus attention on the stone dimensions. If you want to emphasize the green undertone, pair the sapphire with mint or seafoam sapphires, or with small green tourmalines, these combinations will create a layered green story that feels organic and modern. To warm the gem and emphasize its greyed teal quality, rose gold settings with tiny champagne diamonds or warm colored sapphires create a gentle contrast that softens the overall look, and for a bolder, contemporary statement consider pairing the stone with teal spinels or darker blue sapphires in a three stone arrangement. As a pendant, surround it with a delicate bezel in polished platinum to underscore the cool side of the color, or choose a minimal prong setting in yellow gold to let the greyed hue float against warm skin tones.

Choosing this particular sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company gives you provenance, and the combination of Ceylon origin, excellent polish, and a thoughtfully executed radiant cut means you are buying a gem that performs well in design and in daily wear. The heat treatment is standard practice that enhances beauty without compromising stability, and the slightly included clarity is actually an advantage for many clients, because it proves natural origin and adds character, and when mounted by an experienced jeweler those inclusions become invisible to the casual viewer. In terms of value, this stone offers a compelling alternative to more saturated but predictable colors, and it allows designers to create pieces that feel unique without requiring extravagant budgets. For custom commissions we recommend considering protective settings such as low profile bezels for active wearers, or a three or five prong gallery for rings that balance security with light entry, and for high contrast design use mixed gemstones to either amplify the blue or the green, depending on the desired final appearance. When you are ready to build a custom piece, our team at The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on metal, setting, and complementary stones, ensuring that this radiant Ceylon sapphire becomes a lasting and distinctive centrepiece in your collection.