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

One beautiful transparent 1.71 carat asscher octagon shape greenish blue sapphire begins its story far beneath the surface of an island whose name has long been spoken with reverence by gem lovers, Ceylon Sri Lanka. Formed over millions of years in metamorphic rock, this sapphire carries the mineral memory of ancient seas and heat and pressure that folded earth into the crystalline lattice that gives it its clarity and color. From the moment the finder first brushed away alluvium to reveal a glint of blue green, the stone became part of a human story that spans generations. Local miners guided by knowledge passed down through families used traditional techniques alongside responsible modern practices to recover the crystal, and careful hands selected this particular piece for its exceptional transparency and intense color intensity. Even before it left the island, there was a sense that this sapphire was meant for something timeless, a jewel that would endure and tell a story for years to come.

The journey from rough to refined form is where craft and history converge, and this asscher cut sapphire was shaped to honor both. Precision faceting transformed the rough crystal into an asscher cut octagon, dimensions of 6.63 x 5.65 x 4.58 mm, a geometry that channels the spirit of vintage jewelry while speaking to contemporary taste. The asscher cut produces a hall of mirrors effect, step facets meeting at a perfect pavilion, an architectural calm that reveals the stone’s heart rather than shouting for attention. At 1.71 carat the gem balances presence with wearability, a size that sits confidently in settings that span eras, from an antique inspired ring to a modern pendant. The clarity is evaluated as very slightly included at eye level which means the sapphire reads as clean and transparent to the naked eye, with only the most intimate inspection revealing tiny internal features that serve to prove its natural origin. With an excellent polish the facets snap light with crisp edges, and because the stone has no enhancement the greenish blue hue is a pure dialogue between trace elements and crystal structure, intense in its color intensity without artificial intervention. The result is a gem that marries technical excellence with geological authenticity, a jewel whose surface and depth reward both casual admiration and detailed connoisseurship.

When this sapphire arrived at The Natural Sapphire Company its provenance was honored with the same care that raised it from the earth, and every step of its market journey reflects a commitment to legacy. Our gem specialists examined the cut, confirmed the dimensions and the 1.71 carat weight, and recorded its origin as Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place synonymous with some of the world’s most cherished sapphires. We document its clarity as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, its asscher cut octagon shape, and its excellent polish, and we affirm that it has no enhancement, a confirmation many collectors prize because it links the wearer directly to the stone’s natural history. From our gemroom the sapphire is set into bespoke designs by artisans who understand how the asscher cut reads in light, how the greenish blue color plays with white metal and warm gold, and how a fine setting can transform a single stone into an heirloom. For the client who desires a piece steeped in tradition we recommend settings that echo the cut’s geometric purity, settings that allow light to pass through the pavilion and emphasize the gem’s internal glow, and settings that will carry this stone faithfully from one generation to the next.

To own this sapphire is to invite a long story into your life, a narrative that begins in Ceylon, is carried forth by skilled hands, and is finally entrusted to you by The Natural Sapphire Company. We stand behind the journey and the jewel, ready to provide detailed documentation, to discuss custom settings that honor the asscher octagon form, and to advise on care so that its intense greenish blue color and excellent polish remain a constant through years of wear. This is more than a gemstone, it is a link in an unbroken chain of craftsmanship and natural wonder, a piece that speaks to those who value tradition, who appreciate the quiet dignity of a classic cut, and who want an object that will carry stories forward. If you seek a sapphire that blends geological pedigree with artisanal refinement, that offers both a visible beauty and a hidden lineage, this transparent 1.71 carat asscher octagon sapphire from Ceylon awaits, ready to become the center of a new chapter in a long and distinguished history.