1.31 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped blue sapphire began its story far from the polished displays of the city, deep within the alluvial terraces and ancient riverbeds of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where sapphires have been gathered for centuries. Local diggers and families who have worked these gem fields for generations brushed away silt and clay with patient hands, guided by an instinct honed over lifetimes. That tradition and knowledge are woven into this stone, a transparent 1.31 carat gem whose first chapter is written in sunlight and riverbed. The dimensions, 7.73 by 5.49 by 4.19 millimeters, speak to the careful selections made by our sourcing partners, selections that value natural beauty and character. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor those beginnings, tracing provenance and ensuring that each sapphire we offer carries the story of its land, its people, and the geology that formed it, so that when you hold this pear shape sapphire you feel connected to that lineage.

From the moment the rough reached the hands of skilled cutters, this sapphire was seen for its promise, its intense color intensity, and its intrinsic structure. A mixed brilliant cut was chosen to reveal the fullest expression of the stone, marrying the scintillation of brilliant facets with the elegance of the pear silhouette, allowing flashes of light to dance within its depths. The clarity is evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, a grade that means the stone reads clean and luminous to the unaided gaze, with tiny internal features that are a record of its natural formation rather than a distraction. The polish is excellent, a mirror finish that transforms each facet into a window and a stage, so every tilt and turn rewards the eye. This sapphire has been heat treated, a conventional and widely accepted enhancement for Ceylon sapphires, used to stabilize and intensify the blue while preserving the gem’s integrity, and it stands today as a brilliant example of nature refined by human care.

Durability is a defining virtue of sapphire and a reason why this pear shaped stone is ideal for daily wear, whether set as a ring, pendant, or pair of earrings. Sapphire rates nine on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond, which means it resists scratching from almost every material it is likely to meet in everyday life. Its toughness is strong, and the mixed brilliant cut with balanced proportions enhances structural stability, so it can be set confidently in protective mountings that balance beauty and security. The heat treatment performed to refine its color does not compromise this strength, it simply enhances the visual properties that make the stone so wearable. For those who treasure practical elegance, this sapphire will stand up to the rhythms of daily life, showing minimal signs of wear over years of use when cared for with simple, sensible practices such as avoiding prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals and having settings checked by a trusted jeweler periodically.

When you choose a gemstone from The Natural Sapphire Company you are inviting a living story into your everyday life, a story that began in the soils of Ceylon, passed through the hands of cutters and polishers, and arrived as a finished gem poised to become an heirloom. Imagine this pear shaped sapphire at the center of a bespoke ring, catching morning light and evening lamplight with equal intensity, the intense blue a conversation between sky and sea. The combination of a 1.31 carat weight, precise 7.73 by 5.49 by 4.19 millimeter dimensions, very very slightly included clarity, intense color, excellent polish, and expert mixed brilliant cutting makes it versatile for a variety of settings. It is a stone for someone who values authenticity and resilience, someone who wants a jewel that can be lived in, loved, and worn without constant worry. At The Natural Sapphire Company we guide you through mounting choices and care recommendations, so the sapphire you choose continues to tell its story for decades, a testament to the earth that formed it and the hands that brought it into your life.