1.34 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Borne from the ancient soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this blue sapphire carries a story that began long before human hands shaped it. Deep within weathered alluvial gravels and crystalline veins, heat and pressure coaxed corundum into existence, and trace elements painted its crystalline lattice with the blue that people have revered for millennia. Miners working small scale pans and traditional pits have long sought these pockets of blue, and when a crystal with transparent clarity and alive color appears, it feels like discovering a rare relic. This particular stone, a transparent 1.34 carat oval, emerged from that storied landscape, and its journey from raw crystal to polished gem captures the geography and history of Sri Lanka in a single jewel. The narrative of place matters here, because Ceylon sapphires are celebrated for a certain lift and life to their color, and this stone exemplifies that legacy in a compact and elegant form.

Measured at 6.85 x 4.93 x 4.54 mm, and cut to an oval shape with a mixed brilliant cut, this sapphire is a study in proportion and presence. In a market where larger sapphires often command attention for their size, and darker stones for their depth, this 1.34 carat gem is rare in two surprising ways. First, its size in combination with its exceptional transparency is uncommon, because sapphires at this precise weight and table dimension often display more body or more heavy color. Second, its vivid color intensity sets it apart, because many sapphires of similar dimensions hover in a medium to medium dark range, while this stone presents a vivid, lively blue that reads with saturated tone without tipping into overly dark territory. When compared with similarly sized stones, this sapphire stands out, offering the visual impact of a larger gem while maintaining the comfort and wearability of a small, elegant piece.

The cutting and finishing of this sapphire were guided by an intent to reveal the gem rather than to hide it. A mixed brilliant cut establishes a balance between scintillation and color delivery, and the excellent polish ensures that light flows across each facet without obstruction. At eye level the clarity is graded slightly included, and those inclusions are not a drawback here, they are a fingerprint of the stone, evidence of its natural origin and a map to the geological conditions that formed it. The sapphire has been heat treated, a traditional and stable enhancement that improves clarity and color, and one that is widely accepted within the trade for its permanence and natural looking results. At The Natural Sapphire Company we value transparency about treatments and origin, and we present this gem with full respect to its provenance and enhancements, because the stone deserves to be known as honestly as it deserves to be admired.

Imagine this oval sapphire set at the center of a thoughtful ring, or as the focal point of a delicate pendant, where its vivid blue will catch the eye and invite conversation. Its size makes it extraordinarily versatile, large enough to be a statement on a slender hand, as seen in images where the blue sits confidently against skin and nail. The slight inclusions add a layer of character that machine perfect stones lack, and the excellent polish and mixed brilliant cut create flashes and depth that change with light and movement. For a client seeking a rare combination of vivid color, transparent clarity at a wearable size, and a storied origin, this sapphire answers that brief with authority. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can assist with design options that honor the gem, recommending settings and metals that will amplify its color and secure its presence, and we offer bespoke mounting services for those who wish to transform this Ceylon treasure into a personal heirloom. This sapphire is more than a gemstone, it is a distilled piece of Sri Lankan geology and craftsmanship, ready to continue its story with the next careful hand that chooses to wear it.