1.72 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A brilliant example of nature refined by expert hands, this transparent 1.72 carat oval blue sapphire measures 7.39 x 6.15 x 4.73 mm, presenting an elegant silhouette that flatters any setting. Cut to a mixed brilliant standard, each facet has been calibrated to maximize light return, producing scintillation that dances beneath the surface while revealing the gem s inherent depth. The color intensity is vivid, a saturated blue that commands attention without overpowering the senses, and the overall polish is excellent, allowing the sapphire to present a mirror like finish that amplifies its internal fire. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is very very slightly included, with inclusions so fine they do not interrupt the gem s luminosity, instead serving as proof of its natural origin. This sapphire has undergone no enhancement, an increasingly rare attribute among fine blue sapphires, preserving the stone s integrity and offering a purity of color and structure that is both honest and highly desirable.

Rarity in both size and hue sets this sapphire apart from comparable options, many of which are either smaller, treated, or lack the same vivid saturation. A 1.72 carat weight in an untreated Ceylon sapphire with this level of vivid color is a scarce find, collectors and connoisseurs will note that untreated stones of this caliber seldom reach the market, and when they do they are quickly claimed. Many blue sapphires are subject to heat treatment to enhance color and clarity, a common and acceptable practice, however the absence of enhancement here elevates the gem to a different tier, a rarity that translates directly into long term desirability and value. The origin of the sapphire is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a storied source of some of the world s most celebrated sapphires, where the geology produces a particular flavor of blue that balances luminosity with a refined, velvety saturation, making this stone a quintessential example of Ceylonese elegance.

To own this sapphire is to make a statement about taste, discernment, and the pursuit of exceptional beauty, it is an achievement that signals a preference for authenticity and rarity over the commonplace. Imagine this oval mounted in a bespoke ring or a classic pendant, the mixed brilliant facets turning ambient light into a living glow that elevates every moment, the 7.39 x 6.15 mm dimensions providing an ideal presence on the hand, bold yet graceful. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this gem with the assurance of provenance and the confidence born of decades curating the finest natural sapphires, every detail has been catalogued, each attribute celebrated, and every possibility for setting considered. For the collector seeking a rare, untreated Ceylon sapphire with vivid color intensity, excellent polish, and superb clarity at this weight, this stone is an invitation to own a piece of geological poetry, a living heirloom destined to reflect refined taste for generations.