1.60 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a beautiful transparent 1.60 carat round blue sapphire from Ceylon, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, with precise dimensions of 6.38 x 6.46 x 4.45 millimeters. The gem has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant style crown with a pavilion designed to maximize both light return and color saturation. Its clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which for the discerning buyer means the stone is visually clean under normal viewing conditions and retains excellent transparency and brilliance. The color displays a medium intensity of blue, offering a lively and versatile tone that reads well alone or when paired with white or yellow precious metals. The polish is excellent, which enhances its surface luster and ensures crisp facet junctions, and the sapphire has not undergone any enhancements, a rarity that contributes to its desirability and long term value.

For an educated buyer assessing quality, several technical points make this sapphire notable. The mixed brilliant cut is a practical and aesthetic choice, with the brilliant crown facets creating scintillation and the pavilion proportions tuned to concentrate the stone face up, so that the 1.60 carat weight presents a pleasing visual spread within its 6.4 millimeter diameter range. The depth of 4.45 millimeters contributes to a balanced profile that supports both brightness and color depth. The clarity description very slightly included evaluated at eye level indicates that any internal characteristics are minor and do not interfere with the gem’s optical performance without magnification, which preserves both the gem’s transparency and its value. Medium color intensity in a Ceylon sapphire typically results in a versatile blue that carries a subtle satiny quality unique to sapphires from Sri Lanka, a country with a centuries long tradition of producing gems prized by collectors and connoisseurs. The absence of heat or other enhancement is a critical distinction because unheated sapphires of Ceylon origin are comparatively scarce and command a premium, since their color and clarity are entirely natural.

Beyond the gemological particulars, this sapphire carries a heritage value that appeals to collectors who appreciate provenance and historical context. Sapphires from Ceylon have been mined and traded for more than two millennia, appearing in royal jewelry and religious ornaments across South and Southeast Asia, and they have long been associated with wisdom, protection, and status. The particular tonal range and clarity of this gem align with the classical Ceylon aesthetic that was favored by royal workshops and traditional gem merchants, making it an appropriate choice for period inspired settings and modern designs that reference that lineage. For practical jewelry applications, the stone’s hardness and toughness, characteristic of corundum, mean it is well suited for daily wear in rings, pendants, and bracelets, provided it is set with appropriate protective settings. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish also make it an attractive center stone for engagement jewelry, where both brilliance and color are valued.

When considering acquisition through The Natural Sapphire Company, buyers are obtaining more than a single gem, they are gaining access to rigorous sourcing, gemological expertise, and transparent documentation that support the stone’s origin and treatment history. Our clients who are informed collectors value the combination of natural, unenhanced color, clear eye level appearance, classical Ceylon origin, and careful cutting, all of which are present in this 1.60 carat round sapphire. For a buyer seeking a gem with a convincing combination of aesthetic appeal, technical soundness, and cultural resonance, this sapphire represents a rare convergence of attributes. We can provide further documentation on the gem, assist with secure custom mounting options that protect and showcase the stone, and advise on how to best preserve its condition for future generations.