1.64 Ct. Bluish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent bluish purple sapphire weighs 1.64 carats and is presented in a classic cushion shape with dimensions of 6.58 x 6.52 x 4.42 mm, origin Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The gem displays a medium color intensity that balances saturation with lively face up brightness. Clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the stone benefits from an excellent polish that leaves facet junctions crisp and reflective. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant cut, and the sapphire is in its natural state with no enhancement, providing an unaltered example of Ceylonite color and character. The Natural Sapphire Company has selected this piece for its combination of natural origin, balanced proportions, and the integrity of its polish and finish.

The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to enhance both light return and color distribution, with a facet architecture that encourages internal reflections and scintillation. On a cushion shaped sapphire, the rounded outline and gently softened corners work with a mixed arrangement of brilliant facets to create a dynamic contrast pattern, where broad flashes of color alternate with lively pinpoint scintillation as the stone moves. The relative depth of the stone, approximately sixty seven percent of its average diameter, contributes to strong face up color without unduly reducing brightness. Crown facets disperse incoming light across the table while the pavilion facets redirect light back through the gem, producing balanced color saturation and a pleasing mix of flash and overall glow. Because the polish is excellent, those facets act like precise mirrors, maximizing return of bluish purple light rather than scattering it, and that clarity of facet reflection is especially important in a stone with natural, visible inclusions assessed at eye level.

Slight inclusions in a mixed brilliant cut cushion are often effectively refracted and partially masked by the facet pattern, which breaks up and disperses small internal features, preserving a clean visual appearance in many viewing angles. The cushion outline and mixed brilliant facet design also help to center and intensify the stone's hue, making the bluish purple appear evenly distributed across the table while allowing subtle color shifts to reveal themselves in movement. With dimensions of 6.58 x 6.52 x 4.42 mm, the sapphire offers a substantial face up presence for its weight, and the combination of cut proportions and excellent polish contributes to practical durability for wearable settings. For those specifying a setting, open profiles and well aligned prong work will allow maximum light interaction, emphasizing the cut driven brilliance that defines this natural Ceylon sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company.