1.46 Ct. Greyish Blue Star Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This oval shape greyish blue star sapphire weighs 1.46 carat and measures 7.33 x 5.49 x 3.13 mm, providing a compact yet substantial presence for fine jewelry. The gem is translucent, enabling an attractive interplay between color and light, and it carries a light color intensity that reads as a restrained blue with grey overtone. The cabochon cut preserves and displays the internal asterism characteristic of star sapphires while maintaining smooth, classical contours. The cutting proportions and dome height have been executed to balance the star sharpness and overall body color, resulting in a gem that reads as elegant and understated, yet unmistakably a central element when set.

Clarity plays a defining role in the visual impact of this stone, and the sapphire is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, which means it shows no inclusions visible to a trained eye under normal viewing conditions. The translucency combined with eye clean clarity permits the six ray star to form cleanly across the dome without competing internal features, producing a focal effect that is both distinct and stable as the stone is moved. The polish has been assessed as excellent, delivering a smooth reflective surface that enhances the gem’s luster and the clarity of the star phenomenon. Because there is no enhancement, the optical properties and color are natural expressions of the material, which informs both value and presentation.

The dimensions of 7.33 x 5.49 x 3.13 mm together with the 1.46 carat weight situate this sapphire in a size range that is particularly well suited to statement use. In a single stone ring design the oval outline reads larger on the finger than its carat weight alone might suggest, thanks to favourable length to width proportions. In pendant applications the stone’s depth and cabochon dome provide a disciplined yet noticeable silhouette, allowing the star to command attention without overpowering the setting. The combination of a compact footprint and strong optical clarity means that the gem functions effectively as the centerpiece in designs that aim to convey refined presence, such as solitaire mounts, halo frames that accentuate the oval shape, or contemporary minimal settings that highlight the star as a sculptural element.

Provenance and treatment history are important considerations for connoisseurs and for those commissioning bespoke pieces. This star sapphire originates from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a locality renowned for yielding specimens that combine attractive color with interesting optical effects. The gem has not undergone any enhancements, which confirms that its color, clarity, and asterism are inherent to the rough material and to the lapidary work. The eye clean clarity was determined through standard visual examination at typical viewing distance, and such clarity in a natural, untreated Ceylon star sapphire contributes to its desirability for both collectors and makers of high quality jewelry. The lack of treatment and the documented origin support transparent appraisal and facilitate integration into fine jewelry where natural state and traceable origin are preferred attributes.

As representatives of The Natural Sapphire Company we present this 1.46 carat oval greyish blue star sapphire with detailed measurements and a clear statement of condition, to assist in design, appraisal, and acquisition decisions. The combination of precise dimensions, natural translucency, cabochon cut, excellent polish, and eye clean clarity define it as a stone that is particularly suited for pieces intended to be seen and remembered. When planning settings, jewelers will find that the stone’s dimensions and optical characteristics allow for a range of metal work and mounting techniques that preserve the star while optimizing wearability. We are available to provide further documentation, imagery under varied lighting to show the star movement, and guidance on setting options that preserve the gem’s integrity and accentuate its role as a statement element in refined jewelry.