1.74 Ct. Color Change Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This one of a kind, transparent 1.74 carat round color change sapphire measures 7.56 x 7.53 x 3.96 mm, and is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and color saturation. The gem exhibits medium color intensity with a pleasing color change that reads more blue to bluish violet under daylight and a warmer violet hue under incandescent light, demonstrating the classic appeal of Ceylon sapphires. Clarity is graded as eye clean when viewed at normal viewing distance, a highly desirable attribute in a natural, untreated stone. The polish is excellent, allowing light to travel through the pavilion and crown facets with minimal obstruction, and there has been no enhancement to alter its natural properties. Sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this sapphire combines desirable origin, natural color change behavior, and precise cutting proportions to deliver optical performance and rarity that appeal to an informed buyer.

Inclusions within this sapphire are natural identifiers that contribute to its character and authentication, they are not flaws to be concealed but microscopic features that tell the stone's story. Typical internal features in Ceylon sapphires include fine rutile silk, tiny mineral crystals, and occasional feathering, and while this particular stone is eye clean, these microscopic inclusions are used by gemologists to confirm natural origin and to distinguish Sri Lankan material from other sources. For the educated buyer, the absence of heat or other enhancement is a critical value multiplier, as untreated color change sapphires of this size and eye clean clarity are comparatively rare. The mixed brilliant cut has been selected to maximize both color change and brilliance, and the excellent polish enhances luster and makes the color transition more striking in different lighting. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this gem with full disclosure of its grading, origin, and treatment status to support confidence and transparency, and to ensure that collectors and connoisseurs understand why this stone commands interest, both aesthetically and as a durable, long term investment in natural colored gemstones.