1.86 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the warm, weathered soils of Ceylon in Sri Lanka this blue sapphire began life under layers of ancient rock, crystallizing slowly as hydrothermal fluids threaded through fissures and cavities. Miners working in small, respectful teams hand find these pockets of corundum, washing away the clay and gravel to reveal stones that carry the island sky within them. This particular sapphire, transparent and unheated, traveled from those timeworn riverbeds to the workshops where each decision about its shape and finish was made with both science and reverence. The pear silhouette was chosen to honor the stone natural growth pattern, to preserve weight, and to enhance the gem natural symmetry, while the mixed brilliant cut lets the light enter and return with a lively dance of flashes and depth. At every stage The Natural Sapphire Company applied rigorous standards, confirming origin, recording clarity, and ensuring that what leaves our bench is a gem that tells both a geological and a human story.

Measured at 1.86 carats with dimensions of 9.80 by 5.62 by 4.24 millimeters, this pear shape blue sapphire is a refined keeper. The mixed brilliant cut produces a crisp crown facet arrangement that meets a well faceted pavilion, creating scintillation and a deep pavilion brilliance that plays across the intense color intensity. Clarity was evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, which means the stone reads clean and bright to the naked eye while maintaining the small internal characters that confirm its natural origin. The excellent polish projects a satiny mirror finish that heightens the gem diffraction and makes the color appear evenly saturated from crown to girdle. No enhancement was applied, so the blue you see is the stone true self, not a treatment altered hue. The pear form lends itself to many settings and designs, whether left solitary as a teardrop pendant or cradled in a halo for a ring that balances presence with elegance. The careful cutting choices preserved weight and color, and they optimized brilliance so that the stone remains vivacious in different lighting conditions.

When set in jewellery this Ceylon blue sapphire complements a wide range of skin tones and personal styles. On fair skin with cool undertones the intense blue will read as a crisp and almost regal contrast, bringing a luminous clarity to the complexion and pairing beautifully with white metals like platinum and white gold for a modern and refined look. On fair skin with warm undertones the cooler blue provides a flattering counterpoint, and a touch of yellow gold in the mounting will warm the overall effect while still allowing the sapphire to remain the focal point. For medium and olive skin tones the stone color will harmonize naturally, the intense blue appearing rich and velvety, offering an elegant depth that enhances warm complexions without overpowering them. In this context rose gold can add a soft glow around the gem and create a contemporary vintage feeling. On deeper skin tones the sapphire will appear vivid and jewel like, standing out with dramatic brilliance and a luxurious presence, and yellow gold will create a luminous frame that feels classic and celebratory. Beyond metal choices consider the shape and setting. A vertical pear on a finger elongates the hand, creating an elegant line. A drop pendant following the curve of the neck draws the eye and flatters the jawline. A halo of small melee diamonds will amplify perceived size and add scintillation that contrasts with the sapphire saturated core. The intense color intensity and the excellent polish ensure that the blue shifts subtly from electric meditative tones in daylight to a deeper midnight blue under evening lights, so wardrobe choices from crisp whites and neutrals to rich burgundies and emeralds will all play differently with the gem while flattering varied skin tones.

This sapphire arrives to you as a natural testament to time and craft, a stone that can become an intimate heirloom or a daily signature. As with all gems from The Natural Sapphire Company you receive not only a carefully documented gemstone but also guidance on settings and pairings that will show the sapphire to best advantage on your skin. Whether you choose a solitaire setting that celebrates the pure pear form, a halo setting that frames its color, or a bespoke design that tells a personal story, this Ceylon sapphire will connect the natural world to your everyday life with enduring beauty and honest provenance.