1.52 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shape blue sapphire weighs 1.52 carats and measures 7.37 by 6.52 by 3.12 millimeters, making it a substantial and eye catching gemstone for a statement piece. The gem has been faceted in a mixed brilliant cut, which combines the fire and scintillation of a brilliant cutting style with the traditional cushion outline to maximize light return and color presentation. The cutting style offers a modern sparkle while retaining the cushion silhouette that reads as both classic and contemporary. With an excellent polish, the surface facets are crisp and reflective, allowing the stone to present a lively face up appearance. Given its size and proportions, this sapphire sits visually larger than many stones of similar carat weight because of the thoughtful balance between length, width, and depth which enhances its presence in jewelry such as a solitaire ring or a central pendant.

Clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that the stone is natural with internal characteristics that are visible under magnification but do not significantly detract from its appearance to the naked eye. Slightly included stones remain very suitable for statement jewelry because the inclusions often act as microscopic fingerprints that confirm the gem is natural and untreated in ways that would be unacceptable to many collectors. The gem has a measured depth of 3.12 millimeters relative to the average of its length and width which gives an approximate depth ratio of 44.9 percent, a proportion that contributes to a balanced face up area and optimal light performance for this cushion shape. The mixed brilliant cut further disperses light across the pavilion and crown, masking minor inclusions and enhancing perceived clarity and brilliance when set.

Color for this sapphire is described as dark in intensity, a quality prized by collectors who value deep saturation and strong presence in blue gemstones. Dark in this context indicates a rich, velvety blue that has depth and visual weight, making it exceptionally well suited to a piece intended to command attention. The origin of this sapphire is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance with a long and respected history in the trade, known for sapphires that often exhibit lively, saturated blues with a certain crispness and brightness. Ceylon sapphires are distinguished from stones from other regions by their combination of color vibrancy and clarity characteristics, and a well cut Ceylon sapphire such as this one will display attractive pleochroism, showing subtleties of blue tones as the light and viewing angle change, which adds to the dynamic character of the gemstone.

This sapphire has undergone a standard enhancement by heat treatment, a widely accepted and stable process that improves color and clarity in corundum without compromising durability. Heat treatment in sapphires has a long history in the industry, and when properly disclosed, it is considered a normal and permanent enhancement that does not require extraordinary care beyond that of any fine gem. Heat treated sapphires are stable to most cleaning methods, including warm soapy water and soft brushing, and they tolerate ultrasonic and steam cleaning in most circumstances, although we recommend confirming cleanliness methods with your jeweler for a setting that contains other materials. The presence of natural inclusions together with disclosed heat treatment often enhances buyer confidence because it demonstrates transparency about the gem origin and treatments, and it allows educated buyers to compare value accurately against untreated stones and stones from different origins.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize responsible sourcing and full disclosure, supporting informed purchases by providing detailed descriptions and access to independent grading services on request. This 1.52 carat cushion blue sapphire presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a statement center stone that combines meaningful size, a finely executed mixed brilliant cut, and the desirable color characteristics of a Ceylon origin. It will perform beautifully as a bold solitaire ring where its dimensions will read large and confident on the hand, as the focal point of a halo design that amplifies perceived size while adding sparkle, or as a striking pendant where the cushion silhouette lays elegantly against the neckline. For collectors and connoisseurs who balance considerations of carat weight, color saturation, cut quality, and clarity, this sapphire represents a compelling value proposition. Please contact The Natural Sapphire Company for additional information, high resolution images, or assistance in selecting the ideal setting, and we can arrange an independent gem report upon request to further document the characteristics described here.