1.78 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

When you are searching for the ideal stone to mark a lifelong promise, or seeking a rare specimen to anchor a distinguished collection, this 1.78 carat oval blue sapphire answers that search with authority and grace. This transparent gemstone measures 7.29 x 6.30 x 4.75 mm, a size that balances presence with wearability, and its faceted, mixed brilliant cut has been crafted to maximize light return and color saturation. The color intensity is intense, the polish is excellent, and at eye level the clarity reads very slightly included, creating a gem that looks clean and vibrant to the naked eye while retaining character under magnification. Origin matters to discerning buyers, and this sapphire hails from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source long celebrated for producing sapphires with luminous, velvety blues. The stone has been heat treated, a common and accepted enhancement that enhances stability and brings forward its innate beauty, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we present it with full disclosure and the provenance collectors seek.

Owning this sapphire is an investment in both beauty and craftsmanship, a decision that pays dividends in everyday admiration and long term desirability. The mixed brilliant cut unites the fire of a brilliant with the depth of a step influenced pavilion, giving the stone lively scintillation and a deep, inviting blue when viewed in different lighting. Its dimensions and weight make it ideal for a range of settings, from an elegant solitaire that showcases clarity and color, to a bespoke engagement ring where symmetry and proportion are critical, to a collectors setting where origin and natural character are prized. Beyond aesthetics, Ceylon sapphires possess enduring market appeal, and a stone with such transparent color intensity and excellent polish is positioned to retain and appreciate value. When you buy through The Natural Sapphire Company you gain our gemological expertise, our commitment to ethical sourcing, and our guidance in selecting settings that protect and highlight the stone, ensuring that this sapphire will be cherished now, and passed on as a family treasure in years to come.