1.61 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One luminous story begins in the heart of Ceylon, where a transparent blue sapphire emerged from centuries old gravel beds, picked by experienced eyes and gentle hands. This is a fine round sapphire weighing 1.61 carat, with dimensions of 7.39 x 7.29 x 4.19 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize scintillation and color depth. Evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, the clarity of this stone reads as visually clean and vibrant, allowing light to pass and reflect with an energetic life. The color reads as vivid, a saturated blue that sits between royal and cornflower tones, and the polish is excellent, giving each facet mirror like surfaces that dance when the gem moves. This sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement that stabilizes and amplifies natural hues, and its provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka adds a narrative of geological richness and artisanal heritage. At The Natural Sapphire Company we place this sapphire among our standouts for those seeking an exceptional balance of size, color, and clarity.

From the riverbeds of Ceylon the journey of this sapphire contrasts with the faster paced routes of many mass market gems, and here the difference is visible in the stone itself. Minerals gathered from old alluvial deposits are examined at the source, and only the stones with promising color and structural integrity travel onwards to our cutters. Unlike stones that are routed through opaque trading chains, this sapphire moved along a transparent path, one that allowed our gem specialists to assess natural zoning, inclusions, and crystalline growth before decisions about cutting and treatment were made. Heat treatment was applied under controlled conditions to enhance the innate blue, not to create color where none existed, and that restraint is what separates premium practice from volume driven processing. The Natural Sapphire Company maintains direct relationships with trusted miners and local teams in Sri Lanka, enabling provenance records that many competitors cannot match. That level of traceability gives you a gem with a story intact, and a purchase that supports responsible sourcing and skilled local economies.

The art of cutting defines how a gem will translate its internal fire into visible beauty, and this round mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to highlight the best attributes of this particular rough. Compared to simple standard cuts often used in low cost production, the mixed brilliant approach blends the scintillation of a brilliant with the table proportions that preserve color saturation. The proportions of 7.39 x 7.29 x 4.19 mm create an appealing spread on the finger, giving perceived size beyond what the carat weight alone suggests. Many market offerings in this size range sacrifice polish or symmetry for yield, leaving stones that look flat or lifeless under light. This sapphire avoids that compromise, boasting excellent polish that gives crisp facet junctions and lively return of light. For settings aimed at everyday wear, such as engagement rings, its transparency and durable corundum hardness make it a superior choice over softer, less stable alternatives and over synthetic substitutes that can lack the subtle depth of a natural Ceylon stone.

Color and clarity are where buyers make their most intuitive comparisons, and here this sapphire stands out against many competitors. Its vivid color intensity places it above the pale blue stones that dominate discount inventories, and its eye level very very slightly included clarity provides a clean visual appearance without the opaque or heavily included look of lower grade material. The slight inclusions that do exist are typical of natural sapphires, they tell a story of formation deep within the earth, and they rarely affect the optical performance of a well cut gem. Compared to sapphires from other regions, which may either lean more heavily to deep velvety blue or to lighter cornflower hues, this Ceylon gem offers a lively, versatile blue that adapts beautifully in both white metal and warm metal settings. When evaluated for long term value, heat treated Ceylon sapphires with strong color and eye clean clarity consistently outperform many untreated but poorly colored stones, because desirability to wearers and collectors alike often hinges on eye appeal and durability as much as on treatment history.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this 1.61 carat round blue sapphire as a considered choice for collectors and those seeking a signature center stone, it offers a combination of provenance, cut excellence, vivid color, and practical size that is difficult to match in the broader market. Compared to mass produced stones this gem has a well documented route from mine to market, thoughtful enhancement, and a cutting profile that preserves both brilliance and color. If you value a sapphire that will catch the eye in both everyday light and formal settings, that will sit confidently in an engagement ring or a bespoke piece, this stone represents a rare balance of beauty and integrity. Our gem specialists are available to discuss settings and to provide further information about certification and care, ensuring that your investment is as informed as it is admired.