1.26 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are stones that are found, and then there are stones that are discovered with a story, and this pear shape blue sapphire begins as a small miracle of geology in the ancient soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Generations of miners have worked the riverbeds and laterite plains of that island seeking the elusive blue that has been prized by kings and pilgrims for centuries, and this sapphire carries that lineage in every facet. At The Natural Sapphire Company we seek out sapphires that speak with clarity of origin, and this piece arrived with a provenance that connects it to those classical Ceylon sources where heat and pressure and a precise balance of trace elements give rise to the soft yet intense blue that is so highly regarded. The journey from rough to refined was guided by cutters who honored the material, choosing a shape that would reveal depth without hiding the gem behind excessive weight, and choosing a finish that celebrates both its natural birth and its modern craftsmanship.

This sapphire is a transparent 1.26 carat pear shape, measuring 8.66 x 5.78 x 3.14 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and depth. Its clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning the stone reads clean to the observer while retaining the microscopic signatures that affirm its natural origin. The polish is excellent, a careful final step that allows light to travel without obstruction, and the cut proportions have been chosen to maximize the gem quality inherent in this Ceylon material. There has been no enhancement, so the color you see is the color nature imparted, not a laboratory alteration. In the hands of a master cutter the mixed brilliant treatment yields lively flashes from the pavilion and a softer, luminous face from the crown, and this balance is especially flattering in the elongated pear outline where both length and width contribute to a graceful visual flow.

Color is the language of this sapphire, and in this stone boldness is quiet and assured. The intense color intensity is a deep, vivid cornflower blue with subtle variations across the table that give the eye places to rest and to wander, and this complexity turns the sapphire into more than a single note of pigment. When you wear it the blue reads as a declaration, a symbol of personal power, and a marker of distinction that does not shout but does not go unnoticed. The pear silhouette carries a classical elegance, tapering to a point that suggests direction and momentum, while the rounded end offers a sense of balance and completeness. On the hand the gem sits with a dignified presence as shown in the reference images, catching sunlight and indoor light with equal beauty, and paired with a clean white metal it expresses formality and confidence, while paired with warm metal it invites intimacy and historical romance.

When you consider this sapphire as part of a designed piece it becomes a conversation between earth and artisan, between tradition and modern life. At The Natural Sapphire Company we recommend settings that complement the pear form and the stone weight, settings that protect the pointed tip while allowing the mixed brilliant cut to breathe, settings that present the intense Ceylon blue as the focal point of a ring or pendant that will be worn and remembered. This sapphire will sit comfortably as a center stone in a solitaire pendant, as the heart of a halo ring that amplifies its fire, or as a bespoke engagement gem for someone seeking color and character rather than a conventional white center. Caring for the stone is uncomplicated, with gentle cleaning in warm soapy water and periodic professional inspection to keep the setting secure. Owning this gem is an opportunity to connect to a long heritage of admiration for Ceylon sapphires, to carry a piece of geological history that speaks of personal authority and refined taste, and to create a family object that may be worn each day as a reminder of a decision to embrace distinction.