1.61 Ct. White Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

At The Natural Sapphire Company I am pleased to present a precisely evaluated transparent white sapphire, certified as Other Colourless, weighing 1.61 carats, and cut to a radiant shape with exact dimensions of 7.43 by 5.97 by 3.83 millimeters. The radiant cut unites a modified brilliant crown with a faceted pavilion that maximizes light return while preserving a rectangular outline with clipped corners, attributes that are immediately evident in the face up presentation. Despite its classification as colourless, the stone exhibits an intense, crystalline white presence that reads as a rich and bold statement in jewelry, a visual neutrality that amplifies reflections and creates a strong optical presence. The clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a practical balance for a natural sapphire from Ceylon, where minor internal characteristics are typically represented as pinpoint or feather inclusions that do not materially detract from the stone s brilliance. The polish is graded excellent, ensuring clean facet junctions and minimal surface abrasion, which supports crisp specular highlights and superior scintillation under directional light.

From a lapidary perspective the radiant cut used on this sapphire is engineered to create a high density of small, well proportioned facets across the crown and pavilion, producing a scintillation pattern that reads as continuous fire when the gem is worn. The crown facets are arranged to distribute light across the table, while the pavilion facets are angled and sized to optimize total internal reflection, yielding bright return and contrast facets that enhance perceived size and presence. The girdle thickness and the 3.83 millimeter depth are engineered to provide a secure setting footprint, while preserving a shallow enough profile to produce an appealing face up spread relative to the 1.61 carat weight. The preforming and bruting stages were executed to maintain symmetry, followed by meticulous faceting and final polishing to achieve the excellent polish grade, and the stone has been heat treated as a standard and stable enhancement to remove veil like inclusions and to improve overall clarity and light performance. Origin certified as Ceylon Sri Lanka, this sapphire carries the hallmark of Sri Lankan material, typically noted for its high transparency and fine crystalline structure, attributes that respond well to the radiant faceting philosophy.

For customers seeking a piece that communicates personal power and distinction, this colourless radiant sapphire reads as a bold emblem through its optical intensity and clean, architectural form, rather than through saturated hue. A colourless stone of this quality projects authority through its brilliance, its capacity to reflect and refract white light, and its adaptability when set in a variety of mounting styles. For a classic center stone engagement setting, a low profile four or six prong mount will maximize table visibility and allow the radiant facet pattern to dominate, while a bezel setting can be used to emphasize the geometric outline and provide additional protection for daily wear. Considerations for metal choice include platinum or 18 karat white gold to preserve the cool white balance, or 18 karat yellow or rose gold to create a deliberate contrast that intensifies perceived brightness, a technique often employed to transform a colourless gem into a focal point with bold visual leadership. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide a full certification dossier, high resolution imagery, and tailored mounting recommendations, and we welcome inquiries for bespoke settings or matched pair evaluations, ensuring that the technical integrity and the symbolic presence of this radiant white sapphire are fully realized for the discerning collector or the customer seeking a refined statement piece.