1.55 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape blue sapphire presents as a transparent, well proportioned gemstone weighing 1.55 carats, with dimensions of 8.16 by 6.57 by 4.06 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and an excellent polish. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is graded as very very slightly included, which allows the gem to present with clean, open sight lines while retaining natural character. The color is described as intense, a saturated blue that balances depth and brightness, and the stone has undergone a standard, stable heat treatment intended to enhance color and clarity without compromising the sapphire structure. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source historically known for producing sapphires with lively, vivid blues, and this example aligns with that regional character, combining a classic island hue with modern cutting techniques provided by The Natural Sapphire Company.

The mixed brilliant cut and precise faceting scheme amplify the sapphire color and optical performance, producing scintillation and flash that vary with the movement of light, and the pear outline gives a versatile silhouette that reads as elegant and contemporary in both ring and pendant settings. From a design perspective, the intense blue will register strongly against both warm and cool metals, appearing striking in platinum and white gold where the color takes on a crisp, vivid presence, and equally compelling in yellow or rose gold where the blue is framed and contrasted for a richer look. The combination of weight, dimensions, and pavilion depth produces a balanced table to depth relationship, which supports good light return and a lively face up appearance, characteristics that make this sapphire suitable as a solitary focal stone or as the center of a halo or three stone composition.

Practical considerations include the sapphire family hardness and toughness, which make this gem an excellent candidate for daily wear, provided normal care and periodic inspection of the mounting, and the heat treatment noted is a commonly accepted enhancement that is stable under ordinary wear conditions. When set, the pear shape orientation can be used to elongate a finger or to create a directional effect within a necklace design, and the polished facets will interact with bezel and prong settings in predictably attractive ways, maintaining the intense color while offering secure mounting options. The Natural Sapphire Company can assist with recommended mounting styles, exact setting measurements, and matching accent stones to maintain color balance and visual harmony, and the stone s provenance, cut quality, and clarity grade together make it an attractive choice for a bespoke commission or a carefully considered addition to a curated collection.