1.32 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are few gemstones that carry the same sense of enduring story as a blue sapphire, and this round, transparent 1.32 carat blue sapphire invites that same lineage of reverence and timelessness. From the first human dawns of traded treasures to the crowns of European monarchs, sapphires have been symbols of fidelity, wisdom, and celestial depth. This particular gem measures 6.53 by 6.53 by 4.40 millimeters, it has a mixed brilliant cut that marries classical proportions with modern brilliance, and it displays a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that to the naked eye it reads as serene and clear. Its medium light color intensity gives it a delicate and refined cornflower influenced tone rather than the heavier, more saturated blue that dominates some historical pieces. The polish is excellent, and it is important to note that there has been no enhancement, so the light and color you see are the natural expression of this stone, direct from its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place whose name echoes through the history of the world of sapphires. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this gem as an object that speaks both to ancient tradition and to modern connoisseurship.

To understand the place of this sapphire in the story of famous gems, it helps to draw comparisons with celebrated stones that have captured imaginations through the centuries. Think of the great museum sapphires known for their monumental size, such as the broad and storied examples that have been worn in royal collections. Those large sapphires tell one kind of story, of scale and spectacle, whereas this 1.32 carat stone tells another, more intimate story, of precision, balance, and wearability. Compare it to the famed star sapphires that display asterism, those mysterious stars that move under a light source. Those stones are marvels of nature and often deeply included, whereas this gem, by virtue of its transparency and very very slight inclusions, offers a different kind of visual pleasure, a twinkling, scintillating brilliance that responds to facet arrangement rather than to internal silk. The mixed brilliant cut is a nod to the modern tradition of cutting for light return, and it allows this sapphire to catch and throw light in a way that can be likened to the scintillation prized in historical table cut gems, while preserving the soft, classical blue that made Ceylon sapphires the favorites of many historical jewelers and patrons.

The provenance of Ceylon Sri Lanka has long been associated with a unique palette and an elegance that sits between vivid saturation and gentle clarity, and this sapphire channels that heritage. Ceylon stones have been sought by royal courts and by merchants traveling the spice routes, and each stone carries the subtle influence of those ancient supply lines. The medium light color intensity of this gem gives it a luminous presence that is at once noble and accessible, a quality that has appealed to those who value legacy over mere show. In addition to color, the untreated nature of this stone is a defining characteristic in a market where enhancement is common. An unenhanced sapphire speaks to geological authenticity, and for collectors and wearers who prize stones that have not been altered, this sapphire is a meaningful choice. The excellent polish and the mixed brilliant faceting mean that the gem will read with a lively play of light, bringing out a pale to mid blue that changes subtly with movement and light, much like historic pieces that seem to hold different qualities for each observer and under each candle or daylight.

When you place this gem into a setting, it becomes part of a new line in the long story of sapphire jewelry, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands with you in shaping that narrative. This stone is ideal for someone who seeks a piece with heritage qualities, a wearable size that suits daily elegance, and an assurance of natural origin and careful cutting. Its 1.32 carat weight lends itself to both classic solitaire designs and more intricate heirloom inspired settings, where the mixed brilliant cut will contribute sparkle and life, while the medium light blue will be a refined counterpoint to warm or cool metals. For those who look to the great sapphires of history and wish to own something that channels similar virtues on a personal scale, this untreated Ceylon sapphire offers an honest and poetic alternative. It carries the romance of centuries, yet it is calibrated for today, a small but luminous jewel that will age with grace, and perhaps one day be the stone that tells your story to the generations who follow.