1.74 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape, transparent blue sapphire weighs 1.74 carats, with precise dimensions of 7.33 by 6.55 by 5.00 millimeters, and has been hand finished with a mixed brilliant cut to balance pavilion light return with crown scintillation. The mixed brilliant faceting delivers a combination of triangular and kite facets on the crown and stepped facets on portions of the pavilion, producing focused blue flashes and controlled depth in the table face. Clarity evaluates as very slightly included at eye level, indicating small internal characteristics that do not detract from visual performance or structural integrity. Color intensity reads as dark, offering a saturated velvety blue that benefits from an excellent polish to maximize luster and reduce surface diffusion. The sapphire is heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that optimizes color uniformity, and its reported origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source known for lively blue tones with a characteristic silky undertone. The overall gemstone presents a durable option for everyday wear, with hardness suitable for rings and other daily jewelry, and the precise measurements make it straightforward for bench setters to design secure custom seats.

This stone offers versatile customization potential across a wide range of jewelry settings, The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on designs that optimize both protection and light performance. For an engagement ring, a V prong at the pointed tip combined with three or four securing prongs at the wider end will protect the delicate apex while allowing crown exposure for maximum brilliance, alternatively a partial or full bezel can deepen perceived color while offering the highest protection. An open gallery or low bezel will encourage light circulation through the pavilion, enhancing the mixed brilliant cut dynamics, while a closed back or deep bezel will visually intensify the dark saturation for a richer, more velvety appearance. The pavilion depth and footprint fit common pear shape mounting templates, enabling halos of melee diamonds or sapphires to accentuate the point and broaden perceived size, micro pavé shoulders to increase scintillation, or a minimalist solitaire to showcase the stone geometry. For pendants and drops the stone can be mounted point down to follow classical lines, or set point up for a contemporary profile, and matched pairs for earrings can be produced by selecting complementary material from our inventory. Because the stone is heat treated and exhibits excellent polish, it responds well to precision settings and high quality metals such as platinum or 18 karat gold, allowing clients to specify metal warmth to either complement or contrast the deep Ceylon blue. The Natural Sapphire Company will work with customers and their jewelers to define prong profiles, bezel thickness, and gallery architecture to meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.