1.61 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped greenish blue sapphire weighs 1.61 carat, and measures 9.85 by 6.38 by 3.41 mm, offering an elegant length to width ratio that accentuates the tapered outline and delivers refined wearability. The cutting style is faceted, executed in a mixed brilliant configuration, where a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown is paired with precisely controlled pavilion facet planes to maximize return of light while preserving depth of color. The mixed brilliant approach yields lively scintillation from the crown, combined with stable body tone from the pavilion, producing a dynamic play between sparkle and saturated hue. Clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level, effectively eye clean, with inclusions confined to fine internal features that do not interrupt transparency or light performance. Color intensity is described as dark, presenting a concentrated greenish blue saturation that reads rich and velvety under standard lighting, a characteristic prized in fine Ceylon sapphires. The polish is excellent, with crisp facet junctions and a smoothly finished crown and pavilion, contributing to sharp facet reflections and an attractive surface lustre. This sapphire has no enhancement, carrying natural color and clarity without heat treatment or other interventions, and its provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka situates it within a storied gem origin known for producing vivid cornflower blues and nuanced bluish greens. The precision of cutting, the natural dark color intensity, and the unenhanced status collectively make this gem a discerning choice for collectors and connoisseurs who value authenticity and optical performance.

Beyond its gemological attributes, this greenish blue sapphire is associated with a range of possible metaphysical and healing properties that appeal to buyers seeking both aesthetic and energetic value. Historically sapphires have been linked to mental clarity, discernment, and focused intention, with the blue aspect often tied to the throat center supporting clear communication and truthful expression. The greenish undertone suggests a subtle connection to the heart center as well, promoting compassionate communication, emotional balance, and a harmonizing of intellect with feeling. Practitioners who work with gemstones report that such stones may aid in calming an overactive mind, enhancing intuition, and supporting meditation practices that require concentration and inner steadiness. As an unenhanced Ceylon sapphire of refined cut and polish, this gem offers both the physical qualities sought by collectors and the potential energetic benefits valued by spiritual practitioners. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as a finely crafted, naturally colored example of Ceylon origin, ideal for settings that showcase its pear silhouette and nuanced greenish blue character.