1.79 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the rich blue gravel beds and gentle slopes of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this sapphire began its long journey beneath the earth, forming slowly over millennia as trace elements and heat coaxed corundum into its memorable blue. Miners who know the land by feel and sight gently extract rough stones from ancient alluvial deposits, stones that carry the memory of monsoon rains and tropical soils. At The Natural Sapphire Company we seek out these stones with an eye for character and provenance, valuing not only color but also the narrative that each piece holds. This particular sapphire, transparent and vivid in hue, arrived at our cutting studio with the quiet promise of transformation. The heat treatment it has undergone is a traditional and well understood enhancement that refines color and clarity without concealing the gem s natural origin, and the result is a vivid blue that resonates with the classic Ceylon tone collectors and designers prize.

During cutting, the original rough was studied to decide how best to honor its internal structure and optical potential, and the decision to bring out an elegant oval form with a mixed brilliant cut was deliberate. The oval shape measures 7.67 by 5.73 by 3.47 millimeters, and balances a flattering length to width ratio with a comfortable depth for secure setting. The mixed brilliant cut combines the scintillating facets of a brilliant with the graceful outline of a step influenced pavilion, creating flashes of light that dance across the table and bow to the viewer with every tilt. The polish on this gem is excellent, a final stage of craftsmanship where every facet junction is softened, every plane refined, so that the light flows without interruption. With a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the stone offers visual purity that will appear clean in most practical settings, while still carrying the subtle inclusions that confirm its natural origin.

For those contemplating custom jewelry, this 1.79 carat oval sapphire presents exceptional possibilities, because it is a size that reads as substantial while remaining elegant and wearable. In a ring, the 7.67 by 5.73 millimeter face will sit confidently on the hand, offering enough table to display the vivid color and lively facet play, while the modest depth of 3.47 millimeters facilitates a secure bezel or low profile prong setting that hugs the finger. The oval silhouette is especially flattering for the hand, creating a visual elongation of the wearer s finger when set lengthwise, and the mixed brilliant cut ensures that the stone will deliver both brightness and depth regardless of lighting. Designers will appreciate the balance between face up presence and pavilion considerations, since the gem can be set as a solitary center stone, surrounded by a halo to amplify its color and apparent size, or partnered with side stones to create a three stone composition that tells a personal story.

As a piece from The Natural Sapphire Company, this sapphire arrives ready to be shaped into a bespoke creation, because its size and proportions lend themselves to numerous tailoring options. In yellow gold settings the vivid Ceylon blue will sing with warm contrast. In white metals, the gem s color will appear cooler and more intense, ideal for a modern solitaire. In rose gold, the combination becomes romantic and vintage inspired, a nod to traditions of hand crafted work where metal tone enhances mood. The gem s very slightly included clarity and excellent polish assure jewelers that fine bezel work, delicate gallery details, and precise prong placement will present the sapphire at its best. For clients seeking a custom engagement ring, a pendant that sits close to the heart, or a pair of matching studs or drops, this oval 1.79 carat sapphire offers a rare combination of classic color, versatile size, and a refined cut that makes design translation straightforward and reliable. When you choose a gemstone from The Natural Sapphire Company you gain not only a stone with Ceylon provenance and vivid color, but also a partner in the creation of a piece that will carry meaning for years to come.