1.60 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A rare Ceylon blue sapphire, this transparent 1.60 carat oval presents measurements of 7.84 by 6.64 by 4.01 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize scintillation and depth. Its intense color intensity sings with a vivid, pure blue that leans ever so slightly toward violet in certain lights, a quality that gives this stone a refined, aristocratic presence. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, which means the gem remains visually clean and lively, while its excellent polish yields crisp facet reflections and an immediate, wearable sparkle. This sapphire has received no enhancement, a provenance that elevates its desirability and positions it as a genuine natural treasure for collectors and connoisseurs who insist on authenticity. Offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, this gemstone is presented as a singular opportunity to own a specimen that balances substantial weight and wearability with museum quality character, a piece to be commissioned for bespoke jewelry or retained as a private collection highlight.

When you compare its hue and tone to gemstones from other celebrated sources, the distinctions underscore its exceptional profile. Compared to the velvety cornflower blues of Kashmir, which display a softer, more powdered tone and a rare silkiness, this Ceylon sapphire reads with clearer, more lively saturation and greater scintillation. Compared to classic Burmese examples that often sit in a deeper, royal blue plane with powerful saturation, this stone offers a brighter, more vivacious blue that excels at catching light and conveying energy. Compared to Madagascan sapphires, which can mirror the vividness of Ceylon but sometimes trend toward slightly cooler or greener notes, this gem maintains a steady, true blue with a measured violet lift. Against Australian and Thai material, which frequently present darker, inky or steely tones, this Ceylon sapphire stands apart for its transparency and luminous medium to medium deep tone. The result is a stone that captures the best attributes collectors admire from many famed origins while remaining unmistakably Ceylonese in its lively, crystalline heart, an exclusive offering from The Natural Sapphire Company that will appeal to those who seek distinction and rarity.