1.26 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This blue sapphire began its life in the storied gravels of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where generations of miners have learned to read the land and follow the glimmer of crystals beneath the earth. From the moment a rough stone was lifted, its potential was assessed with an experienced eye, and it was entrusted to cutters who respect both the gem and its origin. Over a careful series of cuts the rough yielded a transparent round gem weighing 1.26 carats, measuring 6.54 by 6.56 by 3.60 millimeters, and fashioned into a mixed brilliant cut to marry sparkle with color. The vivid blue color intensity of this stone is immediately apparent, its clarity graded very slightly included when examined at eye level, and its surface finished to an excellent polish. Heat treatment was applied in a controlled and permanent way to enhance the sapphire’s inherent hue, a traditional and accepted practice that reveals the stone’s best expression without compromising its integrity. The Natural Sapphire Company guided this journey from mine to masterful cut, honoring the Ceylon provenance that lends a cultural depth and historical resonance to every facet.

In hand the sapphire announces itself with a lively interplay of light and depth, the mixed brilliant cut producing strong scintillation and consistent light return across the table. Compared to other blue gemstones in its category, this Ceylon sapphire offers a different kind of brilliance than blue topaz, which tends toward a glassy sparkle and lighter tone, and a firmer, more saturated presence than aquamarine, which is often paler and gentler in appearance. Against tanzanite, which shows pronounced pleochroism and shifts between violet and blue, this sapphire provides a steady, vivid blue that reads truer under varied lighting and wears with greater durability. Compared to blue spinel, which can be lively and clean, the sapphire’s refractive behavior and deeper saturation create a richer visual weight, while its polish and facet arrangement deliver more focused scintillation than step cuts commonly used for color emphasis. For anyone seeking a gem with a narrative, cultural roots, technical excellence, and a balanced performance between fire and color, this 1.26 carat Ceylon sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company stands as a refined choice, ready to become a treasured piece in any collection.