1.51 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional blue sapphire is a transparent, emerald cut gem weighing 1.51 carat, with precise dimensions of 7.72 by 5.03 by 3.70 millimeters, making it a refined and wearable size for both classic and contemporary settings. The stone exhibits a vivid color intensity that is immediately striking, combined with an excellent polish that allows light to enter and return with exceptional clarity and brilliance. Its clarity grade is eye clean, evaluated at eye level, which means that under normal viewing conditions no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye, a quality that is particularly important in an emerald cut where the step facets reveal the stone interior more candidly than brilliant cuts. The sapphire has been heat treated, a standard and widely accepted enhancement in the trade that improves color and clarity while remaining permanent when performed properly. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a locality renowned for producing sapphires with lively, velvety blues, and provenance from this region adds a recognized pedigree appreciated by informed buyers.

The rich, bold color of this sapphire functions as a symbol of personal power and distinction, and from a gemological perspective the term vivid describes both saturation and tone that are balanced to produce maximum visual impact without appearing overly dark or inky. Sapphires from Ceylon Sri Lanka often show a pure, cornflower to vivid royal blue that is highly sought after because it reads clearly at various viewing distances and under different lighting conditions. For educated collectors and connoisseurs, color is the dominant value factor in corundum after objective measures of clarity and cut, and the vivid intensity of this stone elevates its desirability. The emerald cut presents color in broad, parallel facets, allowing the hue to display uniformly across the table, which contributes to an impression of solidity and depth, attributes that communicate confidence and refinement when set in jewelry.

From a technical standpoint, the emerald cut requires high standards of clarity and polishing to achieve optimum visual performance, and this sapphire meets those standards with its eye clean clarity and excellent polish. The step facets of an emerald cut create a hall of mirrors effect that emphasizes the stone depth and color uniformity, while minimizing flash from small facet reflections. Because of the elongated rectangular outline, an emerald cut sapphire of these proportions appears larger face up than many other shapes at the same weight, making the 1.51 carat weight appear generous on the finger. The excellent polish ensures facet junctions are sharp and surfaces are smooth, which improves light recovery and resists abrasion over time. When considering settings, this cut pairs beautifully with both bezel and prong designs, and a well-proportioned mounting will protect the corners while showcasing the vivid blue field that makes this stone distinct.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we place importance on transparent and accurate information, including noting that this sapphire has been heat treated to enhance its natural color and clarity, an industry standard practice that does not detract from its long term stability when heat treatments are properly applied. Ceylon Sri Lanka origin is associated with a particular mineralogical environment that yields sapphires prized for their lively, saturated blues, and buyers who value provenance will recognize this as an asset. Care for this sapphire is straightforward, using warm soapy water and a soft brush for routine cleaning, and avoiding exposure to strong acids or prolonged high heat beyond normal jewelry repairs. For buyers considering this gem as a wearable statement piece, heirloom, or investment, its combination of vivid color, eye clean clarity, precise emerald cut, and secure enhancement status make it a compelling choice that conveys personal power and elegant distinction. If you would like additional information about certification, mounting options, or comparison to similar stones, The Natural Sapphire Company is available to provide expert guidance tailored to your specific priorities.