1.94 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.94 carat, oval shaped blue sapphire from Ceylon is a stone that stands apart from many alternatives on the market, it combines rare natural provenance with the visual characteristics that collectors and designers prize most, the dimensions are 8.13 x 6.02 x 4.33 mm, the mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to maximize both scintillation and the depth of color, the clarity is very slightly included as evaluated at eye level which gives the gem an appealing transparency without obvious distraction, the color intensity is vivid, the polish is excellent, and importantly, there has been no enhancement, when you hold this gem you will immediately notice how the saturation and tone remain lively across the table and through the pavilion, a look that heated or synthetic stones often try to replicate but seldom achieve with the same balance of depth and lightness, compared to many commercially treated sapphires this Ceylon gem offers a purer experience of natural beauty, and as part of our offering at The Natural Sapphire Company it is presented with the kind of honest description and hands on care that buyers seeking value and authenticity demand.

The journey of this sapphire from mine to market is part of what makes it special, it began in the alluvial gravels of Sri Lanka where experienced local miners recovered rough material rich in color, the rough was carefully sorted by hand for pieces that showed natural transparency and color zoning that could be optimized by skilled cutting, our cutters selected a mixed brilliant approach to preserve weight and enhance brilliance, that choice allowed the cutter to balance the pavilion faceting for light return, and the crown facets for lively flashes, throughout the cutting process every facet was refined to an excellent polish to ensure crisp reflections and minimal light leakage, after cutting the gem was assessed for clarity and enhancements, the evaluation at eye level showed very slight inclusions which serve as a fingerprint of its natural origin, the stone was photographed from multiple angles and measured precisely at 8.13 x 6.02 x 4.33 mm, at The Natural Sapphire Company our gem team documents each step of this journey, ensuring provenance and condition are preserved from the mine to your jeweler or collection.

When compared to other sapphires, this Ceylon example scores highly for a combination of natural color, transparency, and treatment status, heated sapphires can display intense color but the process can also produce uneven saturation or a waxy appearance, synthetic sapphires can offer perfection at lower cost but lack the storytelling and natural inclusions that collectors and designers value, stones from other origins offer different appeals, Kashmir sapphires carry a velvety, highly prized hue but are extremely rare and costly, Burmese sapphires can be intensely saturated but often show different zoning and optical characteristics, Madagascar and Australian sapphires are attractive in their own right but can differ in tone and clarity, this Sri Lanka stone offers a vivid blue that is alive and dynamic in varied lighting, the mixed brilliant cut enhances the scintillation more than a simple step cut would, and the excellent polish ensures each facet edge snaps with light, for a setting this size and shape the 1.94 carat weight sits comfortably as the focal point of an engagement ring, a classic solitaire, or a refined pendant, the clarity being very slightly included evaluated at eye level gives visual confidence that the gem will deliver presence without apparent flaws.

Choosing this sapphire means selecting a gem that carries documented natural origin and deliberate craftsmanship, The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone to clients who want an authentic, unenhanced sapphire with the richness of Ceylon color and the practicality of a well proportioned mixed brilliant cut, whether you are commissioning a custom setting or adding to a collection this sapphire offers both immediate aesthetic impact and long term appeal, it is sized and cut for beautiful face up color while retaining an honest, unheated status that enhances rarity and collectability compared to treated alternatives, our team can advise on mounting proportions, metal choices, and design details that will highlight the sapphire s vivid tone and strong polish, because the stone is transparent with very slight inclusions at eye level it will show well under most design choices while maintaining a natural fingerprint that confirms its authenticity, this gem represents the blend of provenance, cutting skill, and uncompromised material that discerning buyers seek, please contact The Natural Sapphire Company for more details on this sapphire and our bespoke services, we will provide guidance on settings, care, and how this stone compares to other pieces in our inventory so you can make an informed choice that aligns with your vision and investment considerations.