1.57 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite cushion shape blue sapphire weighs 1.57 carat, and measures 5.98 by 5.94 by 4.81 millimeters, and its compact dimensions make it beautifully versatile for a wide range of settings from a refined solitaire to an intricate halo design. The gem is transparent, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances fiery sparkle with broad flashes of color, and an excellent polish that allows every facet to sing under light. Its clarity is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means that to the naked eye it reads as exceptionally clean, unlike many commercially available stones that carry obvious inclusions. Sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region historically prized for producing sapphires with lively tone and refined saturation, this stone comes to you from a pedigree that collectors and connoisseurs seek. The sapphire has undergone heat treatment, a widely accepted enhancement in the trade that stabilizes and intensifies the stone while maintaining its natural origin, and this honest disclosure positions our offering ahead of sellers who obscure treatment information.

What sets this sapphire apart on the market is its medium intense blue color, deep enough to be perceived as bold and authoritative, yet lively enough to remain luminous and wearable in daylight and indoor light. Many stones you encounter are either washed out and pale, lacking presence, or overly dark, losing their sparkle and appearing black in certain lamps. This sapphire strikes the balance that discerning buyers prefer, delivering a rich, bold color that acts as a symbol of personal power and distinction rather than mere ornamentation. Compared to lab grown sapphires that achieve color through synthetic processes, or low grade natural material whose color is inconsistent and weak, this gem presents a naturally achieved hue with even saturation and attractive color distribution. For someone choosing a stone to convey status, taste, and intent, the color here reads as confident and refined, without the heaviness that can make darker stones feel brooding rather than empowering.

Beyond color, the craftsmanship of the cut and polish elevates this sapphire above many alternatives in both price tiers and origin classes. The mixed brilliant cut brings together the best attributes of step and brilliant cutting, providing depth through its pavilion structure while introducing scintillation at the crown, and this duality gives the gem both presence and life. Stones with excellent polish and thoughtful facet alignment deliver greater brilliance and return more light to the eye, which is a distinction often overlooked when buyers focus on carat weight alone. With its very very slightly included clarity grade at eye level, the stone preserves more of its natural material intact, unlike lower quality stones where inclusions can interrupt light performance and create dead zones. When compared to mass market stones that are either poorly cut or heavily included, this sapphire stands out as a gemstone that wastes none of its optical potential, and the result is a gem that reads as refined and premium in any setting.

Choosing this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company means selecting a piece that combines provenance, disclosed treatment, and superior cut quality in a way that represents exceptional value relative to many market offerings. The Ceylon origin brings historical prestige and a desirable style of blue that is different from stones from other locales, and by being transparent about heat treatment we present a stone whose enhancement is industry standard and not deceptive. When making a purchase decision users often weigh visible beauty, long term desirability, and ethical sourcing, and this sapphire checks those boxes more convincingly than many alternatives that sacrifice one element for the other. In practical terms the gem will outperform similarly sized stones that are either darker and less lively, or paler and less distinctive, and because of the excellent polish and mixed brilliant cut it will wear larger visually than many stones of comparable carat weight. For anyone seeking a gemstone to symbolize personal power and distinction, this sapphire delivers a bold yet elegant voice, and The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present it as a superior option for those who want authenticity, beauty, and enduring value.