1.54 Ct. Purplish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This single transparent 1.54 carat oval purplish blue sapphire measures 7.18 x 5.91 x 4.08 mm, it is fashioned in an elegant mixed brilliant cut that combines the scintillation of a brilliant pavilion with the classic proportions of an oval outline, and it displays an intense color intensity with an excellent polish. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and those minute inclusions are discrete enough that they do not interrupt the gem's overall transparency or its lively light return. This sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted and stable enhancement used to optimize color and clarity, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source long celebrated for sapphires that balance vivid color with a silky, velvety character. The stone's proportions and cut were selected to maximize the interplay between depth of tone and brightness, resulting in a gem that reads richly on the finger or in a custom setting while retaining nimble sparkle from facet to facet.

Viewed in detail the purplish blue hue of this sapphire reveals layers of color that shift subtly with light, a quality that connoisseurs prize because it conveys both depth and complexity. Ceylon Sri Lanka sapphires are renowned for producing blues that can range from clear cornflower to slightly violet infused tones, and this gem sits toward the more richly hued end of that spectrum, offering an intense but balanced saturation that reads as bold and resolute rather than overly dark. The mixed brilliant cut enhances this effect by employing a well faceted crown and pavilion to throw flashes of light, and the excellent polish ensures those flashes are clean and crisp. The clarity grade, very slightly included, means that inclusions are present under magnification and minimally visible to the naked eye, a trade off that allows this stone to retain strong color and carat weight while remaining visually clean and lively. For buyers who appreciate documented provenance, the Ceylon origin and the description of treatment provide transparency about the stone's history and the deliberate choices made to highlight its best attributes.

For an educated buyer seeking a piece that communicates intention and refinement, this 1.54 carat oval purplish blue sapphire is especially compelling, the rich, bold color becomes a symbol of personal power and distinction, and the gem's technical credentials support its role as a lasting investment in fine jewelry. The combination of intense color, quality cutting, and excellent polish makes it an ideal candidate for an engagement ring focal stone, a statement cocktail ring, or a pendant where its presence will be unmistakable, and the corundum hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale ensures outstanding durability for everyday wear. Because the heat treatment applied is stable and permanent, and because the stone is sourced from a well known region for premium sapphires, collectors and designers can feel confident incorporating this piece into heirloom creations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we are meticulous about matching stones to customer intent, and this sapphire represents a rare opportunity to own a gem that pairs technical quality with expressive color, a stone that will carry both aesthetic impact and documented gemological integrity for years to come.