1.88 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.88 carat Ceylon blue sapphire presents a rare combination of natural beauty and rigorous certification, making it a standout choice for the informed buyer. Graded by GIA and described as transparent with a vivid color intensity, this oval gemstone measures 7.83 by 6.25 by 4.50 millimeters, and it is cut in a mixed brilliant style that maximizes its sparkle and face up presence. Its clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means it delivers an exceptionally clean appearance without sacrificing the natural character that collectors prize. The polish is excellent, and most importantly, there has been no enhancement. An unheated sapphire from Sri Lanka, known historically as Ceylon, offers an authenticity and vibrancy that many heat treated stones cannot match, and this stone is a textbook example of that unaltered vitality.

When compared to the great historical sapphires, this stone holds its own in both personality and pedigree. Kashmir sapphires are famed for their velvety cornflower blues and rare silk, and Burmese sapphires are celebrated for deep saturated tones. Ceylon sapphires like this one are often praised for a lively, vivid blue that is lighter and more electric than the inky blues of Kashmir, yet more saturated and pure than many commercial stones. The Logan Sapphire is admired for its size and lustre, while the Star of India is renowned for its exceptional crystal clarity and history. This 1.88 carat Ceylon sapphire brings a modern interpretation of those classic virtues, offering a vivid hue and transparent clarity in a highly wearable size. Unlike many market alternatives that rely on heat treatment to enhance color, the unheated, vivid nature of this gem grants it a provenance and rarity that increases its long term desirability and market value.

In the current market, buyers face a spectrum of choices from natural untreated sapphires to heat treated material, and to laboratory created sapphires that can mimic beauty but not history. Heat treatment is common and can produce attractive stones at accessible prices, but untreated gems are comparatively scarce and command premium value over time. Mixed brilliant cutting, as used here, balances fire and color return, creating lively flashes in motion while retaining an even face up color, something many larger, shallow cuts fail to achieve. The very slightly included clarity grade means that inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the gem when worn, which contrasts with the heavily included stones often sold as bargains. This sapphire is also an excellent alternative to diamonds for a center stone, offering color and character that no colorless gem can match, and like historic sapphires found in royal collections, it carries a sense of story and distinction.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in presenting gems that combine strict laboratory certification with the kind of aesthetic and historical resonance collectors seek. This Ceylon sapphire, GIA certified and free of enhancement, represents a smart purchase for those who value natural origin, vivid color, and enduring beauty. It is perfectly sized for a classic engagement ring, a heritage pendant, or a bespoke creation that highlights the stone in a simple, elegant setting so that the color and clarity remain the focal point. Our team can assist with mounting suggestions that preserve weight and brilliance, and provide detailed documentation to accompany the gem. For buyers who want a stone with the visual drama of famous historical sapphires, yet with modern assurance and ethical sourcing, this piece stands apart as a compelling and rare offering.