1.68 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Close your eyes and imagine a stone that makes the heart skip a beat, a jewel that captures both the deep calm of midnight and the electric thrill of a new beginning, a blue so vivid it feels like a promise. This is that stone, a transparent 1.68 carat blue sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, a gem that invites you to pause and dream. Cut in a refined emerald shape, with dimensions of 8.73 x 5.83 x 3.49 mm, this sapphire is a study in clarity and composed elegance. Eye clean at normal viewing distance, its face reveals pure, vivid color intensity that seems to glow from within, and the excellent polish brings each facet to life. When you hold this sapphire to the light, the proportions and symmetry speak of careful cutting and an eye for beauty, transforming mineral into memory.

The emerald cut lends this sapphire a timeless yet modern voice, a geometry of long clean lines that feels both architectural and romantic. The step facets create a hall of mirrors effect, each plane reflecting a calm, deep blue that changes with movement, catching the eye without shouting for attention. The elongated silhouette flatters the finger when set as a solitaire ring, and the neat table and pavilion depths allow the gem to sit confidently in a classic four prong or a tailored bezel, fitting either a quiet everyday elegance or a bold signature piece. At 1.68 carat, this sapphire has presence without overpowering, an ideal center for a promise, an anniversary gift, or a piece that you will keep and pass down. The sapphire has been heat treated, a traditional and stable enhancement that brings out the vivid tone and consistent saturation you see, it is a widely accepted process that enhances the gem while preserving its natural character and provenance.

Durability is essential when you are choosing a stone to mark a life moment, and sapphires deliver in spades. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, this blue sapphire rates a 9, second only to diamond which rates a 10. That places it significantly harder than many other popular gemstones, for example topaz which rates about 8, and beryl varieties such as aquamarine and emerald which generally rate around 7.5 to 8. What that means in practical terms is that your blue sapphire resists everyday scratching and keeps its polished facets looking fresh, making it an excellent choice for daily wear. While it is very hard, it is not indestructible, and sensible care will maintain its brilliance. We recommend gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, careful removal during physical work or heavy impact situations, and storage separate from other jewelry to prevent knocks that could chip the facets. Because this sapphire is eye clean and heat treated, it is typically safe for ultrasonic cleaning, however if you prefer extra caution, warm soapy water will keep it sparkling for years.

To choose this sapphire is to choose a story that begins with the warm soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, and continues with you, wearing it, gifting it, treasuring it. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select, cut, and polish each gem with respect for its origin and for the human moments it will witness. This stone is a conversation starter, an heirloom in embryo, a bright center for a wedding band, a pendant, or a custom design that honors a life chapter. Imagine giving this as a surprise that brings tears and laughter, imagine slipping it onto your own hand on a quiet morning and feeling its cool clarity steady you for the day. If you would like guidance on settings, metal choices that enhance the vivid blue, or certification and care instructions that travel with the gem, we are ready to help. This sapphire is more than a beautiful mineral, it is a promise held in blue, a durable companion to a lifetime of memories, and a choice that reflects care and intention from The Natural Sapphire Company.