1.40 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This specimen is a transparent pear shape blue sapphire weighing 1.40 carat, with precise dimensions of 9.26 by 5.15 by 3.71 millimeters. The stone has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, combining a faceting structure that enhances scintillation with a pavilion designed to maximize color return. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included at eye level, indicating inclusions that are negligible to the unaided eye and do not compromise visual transparency. Color presents with medium intensity, a balanced blue tone characteristic of Ceylon origin, and the polish is evaluated as excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and high surface luster. The sapphire is natural and untreated, no enhancement noted, and it originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance that contributes to its gemological interest and market value. As a corundum it retains a high resistance to abrasion and daily wear, consistent with the hardness expected of sapphires.

The pear shape and the stated dimensions make this sapphire well suited for a wide range of jewelry settings, from a solitaire ring to a pendant drop or a delicate pair of single-stone earrings. The tapered silhouette of the pear form lends itself to both vertical and horizontal orientations, allowing designers to emphasize length in a ring or create a graceful drop in a pendant. The mixed brilliant cut enhances internal fire and sparkle, so settings that allow light to interact with the pavilion and the facets will showcase the stone’s optical performance most effectively. Clarity at the VVS level supports open backed settings that frame the pavilion and table, while the medium color intensity remains versatile across different metal choices. For clients seeking a classic appearance, a simple three or four prong head will present the stone as a focal element, whereas a bezel or partially bezel mounted solution will offer enhanced protection for the pointed tip and a clean contemporary profile.

Custom options can be specified to balance aesthetic objectives with practical requirements for wear and security. For ring applications, recommendations include a prong setting with a protective V tip or a partial bezel to safeguard the point, a low to medium profile for daily comfort, and a repositioned shoulder or split shank to distribute stress and visually widen the setting for the 9.26 by 5.15 millimeter proportions. For pendants, an open-back basket or a pierced mount preserves light return and color depth, and a tapered bail aligns with the pear outline to maintain a streamlined silhouette. Accent configurations may involve a diamond halo to increase apparent size and scintillation, paired side stones of tapered baguette or marquise for graduated compositions, or contrasting colored sapphires for chromatic emphasis. The mixed brilliant facet geometry also integrates well with pavé shoulders and micro settings, where small melee diamonds accentuate facet play without overwhelming the primary stone.

Documentation and practical considerations accompany the customization process to ensure the finished jewelry meets expected standards of durability and presentation. The untreated status and Ceylon origin are attributes that we record and certify, and The Natural Sapphire Company provides provenance details and treatment disclosures as part of our standard offering. Routine maintenance is straightforward, plain warm water with mild detergent and a soft brush will remove surface soils, and periodic inspection of prongs and mountings preserves the secure setting of the point and culet areas. Given the inherent hardness of corundum this sapphire is compatible with daily wear when properly set, though care is advised to avoid hard impacts on the pointed end. For clients commissioning bespoke work our studio can produce CAD visualizations and hand sketches to confirm proportions and metal selection, allowing the 1.40 carat pear shape sapphire to be realized in a ring, pendant, earring pair, or alternate form with specifications matched to personal preference and intended use.