1.24 Ct. Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This heart shape green sapphire, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, is a finely proportioned 1.24 carat gem, measuring 6.02, 6.10, 3.83 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish. The mixed brilliant cut combines brilliant facets on the crown with controlled pavilion faceting to balance scintillation and color saturation, a desirable attribute for colored stones where light return must be optimized without overheating the tone. This sapphire is transparent, with a clarity grade described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone displays exceptional visual purity to the naked eye, while minor internal characteristics are only detectable under magnification. The color is medium intense, a lively green that reads neither too dark nor too pastel, giving the gem strong presence in a range of lighting conditions, and the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and maximum brilliance. The stone has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement used to refine color and clarity in corundum, and its origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a locality long respected for producing sapphires with vivid, attractive hues and fine crystalline structure.

For an educated buyer who values both gemmological integrity and provenance, several practical points underscore this sapphire as a valuable purchase. Corundum, the mineral species that includes sapphire, ranks nine on the Mohs hardness scale, making it highly resistant to everyday wear and an ideal choice for jewelry that is meant to be worn regularly. The heart shape is a skilled cutter trade, requiring precision to maintain symmetry, proper culet placement, and secure pavilion depth, attributes that enhance the aesthetic and market desirability of the stone. The moderately intense green tone from Ceylon is relatively rare compared with more common blue sapphires, and the combination of attractive color, transparency, and very very slight inclusions places this gem in a tier favored by collectors and connoisseurs who seek natural character without compromising visual appeal. Heat treatment in this case is a permanent, accepted process that stabilizes the color, and the excellent polish indicates that the cutter took care to preserve the stone surface for maximum light performance.

When considering this sapphire as a generational heirloom, The Natural Sapphire Company recommends a few points that support its long term value and emotional significance. The gemological durability of corundum, coupled with careful cutting and finishing, means the stone can be set in a secure mounting and passed down through multiple generations with minimal risk of deterioration. A heart shape makes for a deeply personal center stone in an engagement ring, pendant, or brooch, where symbolism and craftsmanship together create an heirloom narrative that will be cherished. Proper setting design, such as reinforced prongs or a protective bezel for the point and lobes of the heart, will safeguard the stone from knocks while allowing light to animate the mixed brilliant facets. In addition to physical protection, The Natural Sapphire Company can provide documentation of origin, treatment, and measured parameters, materials that contribute to provenance and collectibility as family stories and ownership histories accumulate over time.

Care and stewardship will further enhance the likelihood that this sapphire becomes a treasured family heirloom. Routine cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will keep the facets bright, professional checks of the mounting will ensure secure settings, and avoidance of extreme thermal shock will protect the integrity of any treated stone, although standard heat treatment is stable for normal wear. For buyers who wish to customize, pairing this green heart sapphire with a halo of small diamonds, or mounting it in platinum for extra protection, will create a timeless piece that balances aesthetic refinement with practical durability. With its measured dimensions, balanced cut, medium intense color, and Ceylon provenance, this 1.24 carat heart shape green sapphire represents a considered purchase for knowledgeable clients, and with thoughtful design and care, it has every quality to become a meaningful and lasting family heirloom, offered and supported by The Natural Sapphire Company.