1.71 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This GIA certified blue sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a superb example of fine Ceylon material, weighing 1.71 carats with precise dimensions of 7.43 x 5.88 x 4.56 millimeters, presented in an oval outline that offers strong finger presence. The stone is faceted in a mixed brilliant cut, combining pavilion faceting that maximizes scintillation with crown faceting that enhances face up brilliance, producing lively light return and a pleasing balance between sparkle and depth. The color is described as intense in saturation, which together with the excellent polish delivers a vivid and consistent blue that reads beautifully in both daylight and indoor lighting. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included at eye level, meaning that inclusions are minute and do not detract from the visual impact or transparency of the gem, providing the clean window a discerning buyer seeks for a statement center stone.

From a connoisseurs perspective this sapphire is attractive for several reasons, making it an excellent candidate for a signature ring or a high impact pendant. The one point seven one carat weight and the elongated oval proportions create a substantial visual footprint without overwhelming design balance, allowing the gem to command attention as a single stone setting. The mixed brilliant cut optimizes both brilliance and color performance, so the intense blue is displayed with both depth and flash. Heat treatment, a universally accepted enhancement in sapphire trade when properly disclosed, has been applied to improve color uniformity and clarity stability, and the GIA certification provides independent verification of the gem specifications and treatment disclosure, adding provenance and buyer confidence. Origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka contributes additional desirability, as Sri Lankan sapphires are historically prized for their lively, saturated blues and strong light return. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this stone with complete technical transparency, because educated buyers value accurate grading, certified documentation, and the combination of size, clarity, and origin that together justify long term value and wearability.