1.85 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This beautiful transparent 1.85 carat oval blue sapphire measures 7.90 by 6.47 by 3.95 mm, it features a mixed brilliant cut, a clarity grade of very, very slightly included evaluated at eye level, intense color intensity and an excellent polish, it is heat treated and of Ceylon, Sri Lanka origin. In the context of famous historical gems this stone echoes the deep, saturated blues of the Logan Sapphire while offering a clarity and transparency often absent in large museum pieces, it captures a cleaner, more vivacious tone than the venerable Star of India which is famed for size and storied past but is a cabochon and therefore gives a different visual experience, this sapphire, with its mixed brilliant facets, returns light with a fire and sparkle that aligns more with modern cutting ideals than many classic treasures. Compared to the Logan and the Stuart sapphires which are admired for their scale and provenance, this gem presents a superior everyday balance of intense hue, eye level clarity and durable cut, making it wearable and striking without the immobility and historical baggage that can make very large stones impractical.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we position this 1.85 carat Ceylon sapphire as a gemstone that outshines many market alternatives in terms of value, quality and versatility, the combination of intense color and very, very slight inclusions at eye level means the stone reads as vivid and clean to the viewer, a rare pairing that often commands premium prices when found in larger pieces like the Logan or museum sapphires, our mixed brilliant cut is designed to maximize brilliance and dispersion, so while historic gems like the Hope Diamond and other famous blue stones carry unmatched stories, they do not always match this sapphire in day to day radiance and practical wearability. Heat treatment is a standard, stable and accepted enhancement, disclosed and respected, and it serves here to enhance the rich, Ceylon blue while preserving natural transparency, coupled with excellent polish and precise proportions measuring 7.90 by 6.47 by 3.95 mm this gem is ideal for a fine ring or pendant where its intense color and lively sparkle will compete with, and in many settings outshine, larger historic pieces that lack similar optical performance. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to experience this gem in person, and to learn how it compares to other well known sapphires in our collection.