1.40 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

At The Natural Sapphire Company, we present to you an exquisite gemstone that embodies both elegance and history: a transparent 1.40-carat round blue sapphire with origins in the storied mines of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. This sapphire, meticulously crafted to a mixed brilliant cut, embodies the exceptional craftsmanship and natural beauty that Ceylon sapphires are famed for throughout the gem world. Each facet reflects not only light but a legacy of superior gemstone sourcing, an assurance guaranteed when purchasing from a reputable name such as The Natural Sapphire Company.

Our sapphire measures a notable 6.57 x 6.53 x 4.30 mm, making it a substantial addition to fine jewelry pieces where presence is paramount. What distinguishes this gem is its eye-clean clarity grade, which has been meticulously evaluated at eye level to ensure that it is free from inclusions visible to the naked eye. This clarity enhances the gem's natural brilliance and allows its radiant blue hue to be both deeply vivid and strikingly clear. The gem's vivid color intensity is a defining feature that sets it apart from sapphires of similar size and clarity, capturing the eye with a rich and vibrant blue that commands attention.

The allure of this particular sapphire also lies in its historic origin. Sri Lanka, the locale of this gemstone's provenance, has a rich history as one of the most significant sources of sapphires in the world. The geographical area known as Ceylon has provided sapphires that are constantly hailed for their lighter, softer blues, often compared to a cornflower blue, which captivates with a lustrous depth rivaling stones from more contemporary sources like Madagascar or the Kashmir region. Compared to sapphires from other famous locations, the Ceylon sapphire's hue exhibits a brilliant pastel-like quality without sacrificing the richness typically associated with deep-toned gems like those from Burma or Australia.

At The Natural Sapphire Company, our commitment to excellence is demonstrated not only through the superior grading and origin of our gemstones but also through their exceptional polish. This sapphire's excellent polish ensures that every part of its surface reflects light optimally, creating a gem that is not just visually stunning but technically superior in its manufacture. Such quality is paramount for the discerning and educated buyer who values a product that marries beauty with provenance and understands the intrinsic value of a gemstone's journey from mine to master artisan, ultimately culminating in a piece that tells a story as perennial as the stone itself.

In choosing this sapphire, you become part of a distinguished tradition of gemstone appreciation, where each gem is not merely a stone, but a connection to ancient geological processes and the skilled hands that have honored its transformation. Invest in this 1.40-carat sapphire from Sri Lanka—a gem that shines not only for its physical beauty but also for the legacy it carries—a fitting treasure found only at The Natural Sapphire Company.