1.52 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A singular expression of refined taste, this transparent round blue sapphire weighs 1.52 carats, and measures 6.98 x 7.00 x 4.18 mm, a perfect balance of presence and poise. Cut to a mixed brilliant style, its facets have been meticulously arranged to harvest light and return it as a deep, scintillating blue, the kind of color that announces itself without haste. Vivid in color intensity, with a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, this gem remains remarkably clean to the naked eye, the tiny internal character lending depth rather than distraction, affirming the authenticity and natural origin of the stone. The polish is excellent, every facet edge crisp and mirrorlike, and importantly, this sapphire has no enhancement, a testament to its natural purity and to the provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka, where sapphires of legendary hue have been unearthed for centuries. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this gem is more than a jewel, it is an heirloom in waiting, a rare combination of unaltered origin and thoughtful cutting that rewards the discerning collector.

When compared to more commonly encountered gems, the way this sapphire handles light and color is uniquely compelling. Diamonds are often celebrated for their unmatched white brilliance and dispersion, a fire and flash that scatters light into spectral flashes, yet they are fundamentally white light performers, their value in colorlessness and light return. This Ceylon sapphire conversely offers a saturated chromatic spectacle, an enveloping blue that holds and shifts with movement, a kind of color brilliance a diamond does not endeavor to produce. Against blue topaz and aquamarine, which rely on lighter, cooler tones and are plentiful in the market, this sapphire’s vivid blue is deeper and far less common, its color saturated and alive rather than pale or clinical. Tanzanite may rival sapphire in dramatic color, but it is softer and often treated to achieve its tones, and it lacks the enduring toughness of sapphire. The mixed brilliant cut here amplifies the stone’s internal light play, creating scintillation that reads as lively and luxurious rather than simply bright, and because this stone is untreated, every shade and flash is the genuine expression of its Ceylon origins.

To possess this sapphire is to claim an object that speaks to both lineage and modern luxury, a piece that complements a meticulous wardrobe as naturally as it elevates a quiet moment into an occasion. The proportions at 6.98 x 7.00 x 4.18 mm yield an ideal face up size for a single stone setting, sitting confidently on the finger yet remaining versatile enough to complement a halo or classic solitaire design. The very slightly included clarity imparts a lived in authenticity that seasoned connoisseurs prize, inclusions that verify natural formation rather than diminishing the gem’s presence, while the excellent polish ensures every tilt and turn communicates clarity and refinement. Origin plays a role in the story of every sapphire, and Ceylon Sri Lanka carries associations of historic mines and a palette range prized by collectors, a provenance that enhances the piece’s desirability and pedigree. Offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, this gem is presented with the assurance of expert selection and ethical sourcing, an opportunity to own an exceptional, unenhanced, vividly colored sapphire that will endure as a marker of achievement and tasteful distinction.