1.30 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape blue sapphire offered by The Natural Sapphire Company is presented with precise gemological specifications, one transparent 1.30 carat stone, dimensions 8.03 x 5.87 x 3.78 millimeters, mixed brilliant cut, clarity graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish. The mixed brilliant interpretation employed here integrates a brilliant style crown with a modified step pavilion, a facet architecture chosen to maximize both scintillation and color saturation in a slender pear outline. The cutter has maintained a balanced length to width ratio that preserves the integrity of the pear silhouette while optimizing table size and pavilion depth to enhance light return. Heat treated as a standard and stable enhancement for corundum, this sapphire originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance long associated with a particular clarity of hue and a tradition of fine lapidary work.

From an optical and structural perspective this sapphire demonstrates the hallmarks of accomplished cutting and sound material quality, the vivid color intensity is distributed evenly across the table and down into the facets, producing a strong face up saturation that reads as a deep medium to medium dark blue under mixed lighting. The modest inclusions that inform the very slightly included clarity grade are internal and do not compromise transparency, they can be described as fine pinpoint or feather type features that are only noticeable under close observation and are effectively masked by the stone symmetry and facet junctions. The stone depth of 3.78 millimeters relative to its length yields a depth proportion in the expected range for pear shaped stones, contributing to a pleasing balance between brilliance and color depth. The excellent polish on every facet edge enhances facet crispness, promotes bright facet reflections and reduces light leakage, while the mixed brilliant cutting strategy mitigates strong pleochroic shifts by orienting the table and crown facets to present the most desirable blue tone when set.

The heritage and practical considerations for wearing are equally important for discerning buyers, Ceylon sapphires carry a historical pedigree going back centuries, they were favored in regional royal regalia, devotional ornaments and trade pieces for their vibrant palette and clarity, and the current stone continues that lineage through its material quality and classical pear cut. In traditional settings pear shaped sapphires from Ceylon were often used as focal elements in ring and pendant compositions, their droplet form offering both elegance and directional emphasis, and the mixed brilliant cut on this example enhances the gem for both modern and period inspired designs. Corundum hardness and the professional heat treatment used make the stone resilient for everyday wear when properly set, common setting strategies include protective prong configurations that shelter the point, or a tailored bezel that secures the perimeter while allowing crown light intake, and attention to mounting symmetry will preserve the optical balance achieved by the cutter. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the provenance and cutting of this gem, we document origin where possible, oversee the finishing stages to ensure facet symmetry and polish quality, and provide guidance on bespoke mounting options to realize the full potential of the stone, for cleaning and care we recommend routine gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoidance of prolonged exposure to extreme heat or aggressive chemicals, and periodic inspection by a qualified jeweller to ensure the setting remains secure and the gem continues to perform as intended.