1.54 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional bluish green sapphire carries with it the quiet weight of centuries of human admiration, a jewel whose lineage traces back to the storied trading routes of Ceylon Sri Lanka. For millennia sapphires from this island have been prized by kings and pilgrims alike, set into crowns, signet rings, and reliquaries as talismans of protection and symbols of wisdom. This 1.54 carat emerald cut gem is a modern continuation of that legacy, its transparent body and intense color intensity evoking the deep lagoon and monsoon soaked forests that have nurtured Sri Lankan sapphires for generations. The emerald cut itself is a classic choice, originating in the gem cutting traditions of old world ateliers where faceting was used to enhance the stone’s internal clarity and to create a serene, architectural play of light, a style that has been admired by collectors since the Renaissance.

Measured at 7.48 by 6.39 by 3.67 mm, this stone sits in a size and proportion that honors traditional jewelry forms while offering versatility for contemporary settings. The very very slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, reflects the natural character of a genuine gem rather than the uniformity of a laboratory manufactured crystal. These subtle inclusions are a hallmark of authenticity that would have reassured past generations of connoisseurs that they possessed a true Ceylon sapphire. An excellent polish brings out the gem’s internal glow, while the emerald cut’s broad facets deliver a calm mirror like shimmer distinct from the scintillation of brilliant cuts, favoring composed elegance over flash. The enhancement by heat treatment, a venerable and widely accepted practice in gemstone craft, gently brings forward the stone’s bluish green hue and stabilizes its tone so that it will retain its lively, intense presence in a ring, pendant, or brooch.

Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this emerald cut Ceylon sapphire is offered as an heirloom ready to continue its journey through time. Imagine it at the heart of a classic solitaire ring, echoing the signet rings and devotional amulets of earlier eras, or as the centerpiece of a low profile pendant that invites quiet admiration rather than spectacle. Its balanced dimensions and refined polish make it particularly well suited to settings that emphasize symmetry and architectural form, designs that have been favored by families who pass jewelry down through generations. When you acquire this sapphire you are taking home more than a gem, you are embracing a tradition, a material link to the island of Ceylon and the centuries of skilled lapidary work that shaped its beauty. Our specialists at The Natural Sapphire Company are available to advise on mounting options that respect the stone’s heritage, ensuring that its intense color and serene emerald cut will be preserved and celebrated for many lifetimes to come.