1.31 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gems that feel like a secret, and then there is this cushion shape blue sapphire that arrives like a small moon captured from the heart of the night. Weighing 1.31 carat, this stone carries a presence that is both intimate and undeniable, a weight that translates into substance and a promise of luxury. Transparent and pure in its passage of light, the sapphire measures 7.63 by 5.32 by 3.45 mm, a refined silhouette that sits with quiet authority on the hand. Its origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka whispers of ancient riverbeds and the gentle patience of mineral and earth, a provenance that gives the color both history and soul. The hue is vivid in intensity, a blue that recalls deep ocean currents and the velvet of twilight, yet it shimmers with an inner glow that makes it feel alive. This is not a mere bauble, it is a considered jewel whose 1.31 carat weight marks it as premium, a tangible measure of rarity and desire that will carry meaning from one generation to the next.

When the light moves across its facets the sapphire reveals the skill of a mixed brilliant cut, a cut that balances lively sparkle and elegant depth, like stars reflected in a still harbor. The mixed brilliant cut works with the cushion shape to capture flashes of brilliance across the table and shoulders, and the excellent polish allows each facet to sing with clarity. Evaluated at eye level the stone earns a clarity grade of very very slightly included, a whisper of nature that adds character rather than distraction, evidence of authenticity rather than imperfection. Heat treated to enhance its innate color, the sapphire retains the natural soul of its Ceylon origin while achieving a saturation that feels vivid and deliberate. In the hands of an experienced cutter the stone has been coaxed into harmony, where light dances freely and the carat weight is expressed not as bulk but as balanced elegance. For those who know the language of gemstones, 1.31 carat is a statement of premium quality, a weight that announces care in selection and excellence in craftsmanship without overwhelming the design.

Imagine this sapphire set at the center of a ring, cradled by a simple halo or by delicate shoulders that allow the blue to breathe. It will rest at the finger as if it were always meant to be there, an object that reads as both modern and timeless. The dimensions of 7.63 by 5.32 by 3.45 mm give it just enough surface to be noticed from across a room and enough depth to reward close inspection. The vivid color intensity ensures that every turn of the hand produces a new note of blue, from royal to oceanic to the faintest hint of indigo at the edges. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that weight in carats matters as a signifier of premium quality, and this 1.31 carat cushion sapphire embodies that truth. It is large enough to command admiration, yet modest enough to remain wearable every day, a daily companion and a perpetual emblem of beauty. Our gemologists and curators choose each sapphire with an eye for balance and heart for story, and this stone is a quiet testament to that dedication.

Let the thought of this sapphire be a small reverie, a vision of a single blue flame held between two palms. Picture it catching sunlight on a morning walk, or reflecting candlelight at a quiet table, its mixed brilliant cut throwing tiny mirrors of light like distant fireflies. The clarity of the stone ensures that those light plays are clean, the polish ensures that they are bright, and the 1.31 carat weight ensures that the moment is remembered. Provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka anchors the stone in a landscape of tradition and natural wonder, while the careful heat treatment honors the best of gem enhancement practices to bring forth the most beautiful expression of color. This sapphire is for the person who wants a jewel with narrative and weight, a treasure that reads as premium not only in its metrics but in the way it makes the heart pause. Allow The Natural Sapphire Company to present this cushion blue sapphire as the centerpiece of your next design, a small sovereign of color and light, an heirloom in the making.