1.46 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

For centuries the blue sapphire has been the jewel of rulers, poets, and those who cherish timeless beauty, and this Ceylon gem embodies that enduring lineage, offering a connection to the old world of lapidary art and royal treasuries. This transparent 1.46 carat oval blue sapphire measures 7.88 x 6.99 x 3.77 mm, and it is cut to a mixed brilliant standard that balances face up fire with deep pavilion depth. At eye level the stone is eye clean, a trait that sets it apart from many comparable pieces and allows its vivid blue color intensity to read with striking clarity. The sapphire has an excellent polish that enhances its surface brilliance, and it has been heat treated, a time honored enhancement which stabilizes and enriches color, and which is disclosed here with the candor that discerning collectors expect. Origin Ceylon, Sri Lanka, evokes centuries of gem lore, and this piece carries the hallmark of that proud tradition, a vivid saturated blue that feels at once antique and perfectly suited to modern design.

The mixed brilliant cut brings together the best of two worlds, the scintillating light return of a brilliant pattern with the classic oval outline that has long been favored for engagement rings and signet pieces, and in this particular sapphire the cut has been executed to preserve weight while releasing exceptional depth and movement. In the marketplace, Ceylon sapphires often present in lighter cornflower tones or with visible inclusions, but this stone combines an unusually vivid saturation with the rarity of an eye clean clarity at its size, a combination that is remarkably uncommon among similar options. The dimensions give the gem a generous presence on the finger or in a pendant, while the mixed brilliant facet arrangement ensures that the color plays differently as the light shifts, revealing flashes of deeper royal blue and brighter electric tones, a dynamic that lends itself to heirloom pieces meant to be admired and worn through generations. The excellent polish further magnifies the gem, creating clean facet junctions that produce crisp reflections and a perceptible sense of craftsmanship that speaks to the careful work of cutter and grader.

The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present this Ceylon jewel to collectors and those seeking a gemstone with both historical resonance and practical beauty, and our team is available to advise on settings that will best celebrate its rare combination of color and clarity. For those who favor classic expression, a simple four or six claw solitaire in platinum will allow the vivid blue to dominate, while a halo of small brilliant diamonds will emphasize its intense saturation and add a period style that feels timeless. For a design that honors tradition while offering modern wearability, a low bezel in warm yellow gold can evoke the regal past of Ceylon mines, and a mixed metal mounting can be chosen to reflect personal history or family heritage. Because rarity is as much about proportion as it is about hue, this 1.46 carat oval sits in a sweet spot that is larger than the many smaller accent sapphires found in contemporary jewelry, yet still comfortable for everyday wear as a center stone, making it ideal for an engagement ring that will be passed down as a conversation piece and a keepsake. We welcome the opportunity to provide additional photographs, video, or bespoke design consultations, and to assist with secure shipping and long term care advice that will preserve the stone for future generations.