1.48 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.48 carat oval blue sapphire measures 6.86 x 5.90 x 4.17 mm, and is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that combines a faceted brilliant crown with a pavilion designed for optimized light return. The mixed brilliant style here yields a lively interplay between scintillation and saturated body color, the crown facets acting to break white light into return flashes, while the pavilion facets enhance depth of tone and directional color. The stone displays intense color intensity, a vivid Ceylon blue warmth typical of Sri Lankan material, and an excellent polish that produces crisp facet junctions and strong contrast lines. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating minor natural inclusions that do not disrupt transparency or the gemological integrity of the crystal. The gem has been heat treated, a stable enhancement commonly used with sapphires to improve color uniformity and eliminate silk, and it originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance known for producing richly colored blue sapphires. With a measured depth of 4.17 mm and an average diameter of approximately 6.38 mm, the depth proportion is approximately 65 percent, a balance that supports both color saturation and optical performance in mounting.

Beyond its technical specifications this sapphire carries a romantic narrative rooted in its intense blue and refined clarity, a narrative we present with the same precision that guides our cutting and grading at The Natural Sapphire Company. Imagine a moonlit harbor on a calm Ceylon night, where the deep blue sea mirrors the sapphire hue, and a single distant lantern, represented by the very slightly included feature, becomes a private lighthouse within the stone. That tiny inclusion, invisible from a distance but discoverable to a careful eye, lends character and authenticity, a reminder that natural gemstones hold microscopic histories within their crystalline lattice. For a modern pairing consider accenting this blue sapphire with Fire Opal accents, the warm orange fire providing a deliberate color contrast that emphasizes the sapphire blue, while technical design choices in setting can preserve the stone proportions and polish. This gem is presented for connoisseurs who value calibrated proportions, honest disclosure of heat treatment, and the subtle romance that arises when expert craftsmanship and natural origin converge.