1.68 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.68 carat cushion shape blue sapphire measures 7.23 x 6.24 x 4.13 mm, and exhibits a transparent body, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, combining a cushion outline with a brilliant facet arrangement to balance color and light return. Clarity is graded very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and the piece has undergone standard heat treatment to enhance tone and saturation. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source renowned for producing sapphires with lively cornflower to royal blue hues, and this specimen displays the hallmark depth of color associated with that region. The mixed brilliant pavilion and precise crown angles contribute to strong face up appearance, while the excellent polish preserves crisp facet junctions and sharp reflection patterns.

Compared to more common gemstones, this sapphire offers a different expression of brilliance and color. Diamond has a higher refractive index and exhibits greater white sparkle due to strong dispersion, however sapphire provides a denser, colored brilliance where light return is suffused with deep blue color rather than purely white flashes. Against aquamarine and blue topaz, which are typically lighter in tone and less saturated, this Ceylon sapphire stands out for its vivid saturation and stronger presence in jewelry, aided by the cushion mixed brilliant cut that maximizes both color and scintillation. In practical terms, corundum has a hardness of nine on the Mohs scale, making this sapphire more durable for daily wear than many common colored stones, and the excellent polish enhances its resistance to dulling. The combination of vivid color intensity, transparent clarity at eye level, and careful cutting results in a gem that displays lively internal reflections and a pleasing balance between sparkle and saturated color. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire as a precise, well finished example of Ceylon material, suitable for settings that require both visual impact and everyday durability.