7.08 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite Ceylon blue sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a rare and beautiful example of what collectors and connoisseurs seek, weighing 7.08 carats and fashioned into an elegant oval shape with measurements of 12.39 x 10.11 x 6.65 mm. The gem is transparent, displaying a vivid blue color intensity that is immediately striking, and it has been expertly cut with a mixed brilliant style to maximize both sparkle and depth. Clarity is graded eye clean when evaluated at eye level, which means that the stone presents a clean face up appearance without any visible inclusions to distract from its pure color and brightness. The polish is excellent, which contributes to a velvety surface and crisp facet reflections, and the sapphire has been heat treated, a well established and stable enhancement that brings out the stone real potential in color and clarity while remaining an accepted practice in the trade.

The mixed brilliant cut in an oval outline offers several advantages over the more common step cuts and poorly executed rounds you might see elsewhere in the market. The pavilion facets in a mixed brilliant arrangement return light with lively scintillation, while the larger crown facets give a sweeping play of color that emphasizes the vivid Ceylon blue. Compared to a pure step cut, this mixed approach yields greater fire and sparkle without sacrificing the deep tone that makes premium blue sapphires so desirable. At 12.39 x 10.11 mm the gem is large enough to deliver visual impact on a ring or pendant, yet the thoughtful depth of 6.65 mm maintains ideal light performance and durability. Many stones of similar carat weight can appear dense or overly dark when cut too deep, or washed out when cut too shallow, but this sapphire has been proportioned to balance brilliance and saturation, which is a hallmark of The Natural Sapphire Company sourcing and cutting standards.

Durability is often a primary concern when choosing a gemstone for everyday wear, and on the Mohs scale this sapphire rates 9, making it one of the hardest and most durable colored gemstones available. For comparison, diamond sits at 10, but diamonds can still chip at thin edges if struck, and many popular colored gems are significantly softer, with topaz at around 8 and quartz at 7. This hardness translates into superior scratch resistance and long term resilience for jewelry that sees daily use, such as engagement rings or bracelets. Because of this toughness, set choices can be more secure and creative, and routine wear will not quickly alter the stone surface when compared to softer alternatives like tanzanite or opal. The heat treatment applied to this sapphire is stable and permanent, enhancing color without compromising structural integrity, which contrasts with other market treatments such as surface diffusion or fracture filling that can be less durable, less detectable, and often reduce long term value and stability.

When evaluating value and uniqueness against many market alternatives, this 7.08 carat Ceylon sapphire offers an exceptional combination of provenance, color, clarity, and cut, all of which influence both beauty and investment potential. Ceylon sapphires are celebrated for their lively, often cornflower to vivid blues that combine brightness with saturation, a different and highly prized profile than the velvety, inky blues from other locales, or the flat, overly dark tones seen in many commercial stones. In the marketplace you will find synthetics and lower quality natural stones that mimic desirable color but lack the eye clean clarity or the dimensional light return of a finely cut gem. You will also encounter treatments that degrade value and require special care, whereas a heat treated Ceylon sapphire of this quality is recognized as an industry standard enhancement that elevates the stone without sacrificing permanence. The Natural Sapphire Company carefully selects sapphires that perform beautifully in jewelry and retain rarity, and a 7.08 carat, eye clean, vividly colored, well cut Ceylon sapphire is a notable example that will stand out on the market, both visually and as a considered purchase.

In short, this sapphire represents a superior choice for someone seeking an outstanding, durable, and attractive blue gem that balances rare size with top tier attributes. The mixed brilliant oval cut offers a lively display that outperforms many commercial cuts, the eye clean clarity ensures an uncompromised face up appearance, and the vivid Ceylon color provides a unique and sought after hue that competes favorably with stones from any source. On the Mohs scale the stone rates 9, which reassures buyers that the gem will endure regular wear far better than many other colored gemstones, and the stable heat treatment is an accepted and transparent enhancement that refines natural beauty rather than concealing it. If you are comparing options, consider how often you will wear the piece, how important daily durability is, and whether provenance and cutting quality matter to you, because this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company delivers across all of those measures, making it an excellent selection for a signature piece of jewelry or for adding a rare and beautiful stone to a curated collection.