1.29 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.29 carat emerald cut blue sapphire measures 6.58 x 5.85 x 3.20 mm, it is cut in a classic emerald shape that emphasizes clarity and color uniformity, it carries a clarity grade of eye clean when evaluated at eye level, it displays a medium intense color intensity that balances saturation with brightness, and it has an excellent polish that produces crisp facet junctions and a clean, appealing surface. This stone is natural and untreated, with no enhancement applied, and it originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka. The combination of eye clean clarity and untreated origin is particularly meaningful, since many commercially available sapphires undergo heat treatment to improve color and reduce visible inclusions. For the educated buyer who understands the impact of treatments on both value and longevity, an untreated Ceylon sapphire offering medium intense blue and an eye clean presentation represents a superior entry point into the world of investment grade colored gemstones. The dimensions and the cut translate to an elegant table and pavilion relationship, the measured depth of 3.20 mm results in an overall depth that is proportioned to preserve both brightness and saturation, allowing the gem to sit beautifully in a variety of mounting styles while conserving a lively face up presence.

Explaining the grading in context helps clarify why this sapphire is valuable to a discerning collector. Eye clean means no inclusions are apparent to a trained viewer with the unaided eye at typical viewing distances, this is a criterion that materially affects desirability and resale appeal, since inclusions visible to the eye lower practical beauty and consumer demand. Medium intense color intensity is a balanced category, it conveys enough saturation to register as a vivid blue without tipping into overly dark tones that can look lifeless under layered facets, Ceylon sapphires are historically prized for their vibrant, lively blue tones and the clarity that allows light to animate the interior of the stone. By comparison, Kashmir sapphires have long been celebrated for a velvety, cornflower blue and a diffuse silk that produces a soft, plush appearance, they are rarer and command a premium for that unique velvet effect. On the other hand, famous Ceylon examples like the Logan Sapphire, the Star of India, and the Blue Belle of Asia demonstrate the broad range of quality and sizes historically mined in Sri Lanka, these museum pieces tell us that Ceylon is a classical source for large, high quality blue material, and the untreated nature of this 1.29 carat stone places it in direct lineage with that storied provenance while remaining accessible for wearable jewelry. The absence of enhancement is particularly notable when compared to many market sapphires, because untreated stones of good color and clarity are scarce, they offer both aesthetic integrity and the reassurance of natural origin, attributes educated buyers prize when assessing long term value and collectability.

The emerald cut itself confers an additional layer of value, the step cut emphasizes a broad table and linear facet arrangement that showcases transparency and color zoning, when a sapphire is eye clean and well proportioned, an emerald cut becomes a statement of refined taste, it rewards close inspection by revealing internal features in an orderly way rather than hiding them in a brilliant cut splay of facets. For an informed client seeking a piece that marries classical elegance with modern restraint, this emerald cut sapphire works exceptionally well as a center stone in a signet style ring, a refined solitaire pendant, or a tailored three stone setting. The excellent polish ensures minimal surface graining and superb luster, which means the stone will age well with routine care, and the size at 1.29 carat offers strong presence on the finger without overwhelming everyday wearability. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize traceable origin and transparent grading, we provide documentation of the stone s Ceylon provenance and our evaluation of its untreated status, and we can advise on mounting options that respect the stone s cut and proportions to maximize both beauty and long term value. For collectors who appreciate historical context, and for buyers who demand both natural origin and visual purity, this emerald cut Ceylon sapphire represents a rare confluence of desirable attributes, it carries the geographic heritage of notable museum stones, the practical advantages of an eye clean, untreated specimen, and the aesthetic refinement afforded by an excellent polish and a considered step cut, together these factors make this sapphire an intelligent choice for anyone seeking a durable, elegant, and investment conscious blue gemstone.