1.51 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite padparadscha sapphire is a study in rare restraint and refined presence, weighing 1.51 carats and presented in a classic oval silhouette that demands attention without ostentation. Its dimensions are 8.73 by 6.69 by 3.16 millimeters, a proportion that balances the intimacy of personal jewelry with the unmistakable authority of a collectible gem. The pavilion and crown have been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, a choice that blends the scintillating flash of brilliant faceting with the elegant outline of an oval, allowing the stone to capture and return light with a lively yet controlled fire. The color sits at a medium intensity, that perfect equilibrium between softness and saturation that defines true padparadscha, and its transparency is exceptional, offering an open window into the gem’s inner beauty. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in practical terms means that the stone appears remarkably clean to the unaided eye while still retaining the natural fingerprint that authenticates its origin. The polish is excellent, every facet finished to a mirror sheen so that the surface glow complements the internal luster. Most importantly for discerning collectors, this sapphire is entirely natural and untreated, no enhancement, sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance whose storied mines have produced some of the world’s most coveted sapphires.

The significance of the 1.51 carat weight cannot be overstated in a padparadscha sapphire. At this scale, the gem reads as a serious center stone, offering presence and proportion on the hand while remaining versatile enough for both solitaire and bespoke halo settings. Carat weight is a language of rarity and desirability, and 1.51 carats speaks to a level of scarcity that elevates the whole piece beyond mere ornamentation to an object of investment and legacy. The mixed brilliant cut works with the carat weight to maximize apparent size and brilliance, so that the stone’s visual impact is greater than its numbers alone might suggest. When set in a finely crafted mount the 1.51 carat padparadscha will sit as a focal point, catching ambient light and turning it into a warm, shimmering glow that flatters the wearer and signals cultivated taste. The medium color intensity grants the stone a refined, vintage modern aesthetic, a hue that adapts to different metals and settings without losing its identity. Combined with very very slight inclusions that are inconsequential to the eye, and an excellent polish that ensures every facet is crisp and alive, this sapphire embodies the qualities collectors seek when they look for gems that are both beautiful now and enduringly desirable.

To own this padparadscha sapphire is to claim a piece of natural elegance curated by The Natural Sapphire Company, where provenance and purity are as important as aesthetics. This gem is for the client who understands that luxury rests on authenticity, who values the story of origin, and who recognizes that an untreated Ceylon sapphire carries with it a geological and cultural lineage few gemstones can match. We invite you to imagine this stone set as the centerpiece of a refined engagement ring, embraced by a delicate bezel for modern minimalism, or held aloft by a halo of white brilliant diamonds to accentuate its rose gold undertones. Our gem specialists can advise on mounting options that preserve the sapphire’s light performance and highlight its oval proportions, ensuring that the 1.51 carat weight reads with optimal presence on the finger. The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to provide detailed imagery and provenance documentation on request, and to assist with bespoke design, secure shipping, and personalized service that honors the significance of your acquisition. Owning this padparadscha is not merely a purchase, it is an affirmation of discerning taste, an heirloom in waiting, and a celebration of natural beauty preserved in a single, luminous carat weight.