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A natural 1.14 carat blue sapphire in a mixed-cut rectangular cushion, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated, with an AGCL Gemstone Report (#M263769) confirming species, weight, dimensions, and unheated status. At 1.14 carats in a cushion, this Ceylon blue sits in the most consistently demanded center stone configuration in the sapphire engagement market — cushion-cut Ceylon blue above 1 carat in unheated quality. The cushion cut concentrates the blue saturation across the face, and unheated status preserves the natural color that made Ceylon the benchmark origin for fine blue sapphire.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"This is a lighter, softer expression of Ceylon blue rather than the deep royal tone most buyers picture first — and that's exactly its appeal. The cushion cut opens the face and lets the color read bright and even rather than dark, which is what unheated light-blue Ceylon stones do best. At 1.14 carats with no heat treatment, it's an honest, well-proportioned stone that wears beautifully in daylight."
Rarity Analysis
Most of the blue sapphire market skews toward heated stones and toward medium-to-deep color saturation. This 1.14 ct stone sits outside both of those defaults — a light-toned, unheated Ceylon sapphire with independent lab documentation. Here is how the specification breaks down:
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Color: light blue is a distinct segment from intense/vivid blue — softer and more pastel in character, appealing to buyers who want a brighter, daytime-friendly blue rather than a dark, saturated tone
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Size: at 1.14 ct, a solid center-stone weight that comfortably clears the 1-carat threshold buyers commonly look for
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Treatment: unheated — no thermal enhancement, which is the minority of blue sapphires on the market and the specification serious collectors prioritize
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Clarity: Eye-clean, with no visible inclusions under normal viewing
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Documentation: AGCL Report #M263769 confirms species, weight, dimensions, and unheated status; origin (Sri Lanka/Ceylon) is stated directly by Crescent Gems rather than listed among the items the report itself confirms
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Combined effect: an unheated, lab-documented, above-1-carat Ceylon sapphire in a lighter color tone is a narrower slice of an already limited unheated-sapphire supply — genuinely uncommon rather than simply "rare" as a marketing label
Buying Guidance
A few things are worth weighing before buying this particular stone:
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Color expectations: confirm that a light blue tone — rather than a deep or vivid blue — is what you want; this stone will read bright and airy, not dark and saturated
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Setting choice: a lighter-toned stone can be set to either soften or intensify its color depending on the metal and halo/side-stone choices, so it's worth thinking through the setting before committing
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Documentation on hand: the AGCL Report #M263769 travels with the stone and is worth keeping with your records and any future insurance appraisal
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Custom setting timeline: if this stone is destined for a ring, build in time for a custom setting to be designed and made around it
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Try Before You Buy: Try-On is available on this stone before you commit, and free US shipping is included
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8426 |
| Carat Weight |
1.14 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Natural Blue Sapphire (Corundum) |
| Shape / Cut |
Rectangular Cushion, Mixed Cut |
| Dimensions |
6.10 x 4.76 x 4.26 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Light Blue |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Unheated |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — stated directly by Crescent Gems |
| Clarity |
Eye-clean |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL Report #M263769 |
Why Choose this 1.14 ct Unheated Cushion Ceylon Blue Sapphire?
Ceylon unheated blue sapphire above 1 carat in a cushion cut is the most consistently traded configuration in the fine blue sapphire category. The AGCL report (#M263769) confirms the weight, dimensions, and unheated status. The cushion cut's warm, rounded format deepens the saturation, the Ceylon origin provides the bright, vivid character most associated with fine blue sapphire, and unheated status provides the natural color quality that collector buyers specifically seek.
Key Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire
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Unheated Ceylon Origin
No thermal treatment. Natural blue from Sri Lanka exactly as formed — the premium specification, confirmed by AGCL report #M263769.
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Cushion Cut Color Depth
The rounded corner geometry deepens saturation — the classic engagement format for Ceylon blue.
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Above-1-Carat Center Stone
1.14 carats — the threshold for a confident center stone in ring and pendant applications.
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Most Demanded Configuration
Ceylon cushion blue above 1 carat unheated is the most consistently sought specification in the market.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Carat Weight: 1.14 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire
- Variety: Blue Sapphire
- Dimensions: 6.10 x 4.76 x 4.26 mm (per AGCL report)
- Shape: Rectangular Cushion
- Cut Style: Mixed Cut
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
- Treatment: Unheated — No Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)
- Color: Light Blue
- Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
- Certification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification & Laboratory), Report #M263769
One of a Kind
This is a natural, untreated gemstone — no two blue sapphires are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.
Care of Cushion Blue Sapphire
- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
- Remove before heavy physical activity, sports, or manual work
- Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners
- Store separately from other jewelry to prevent scratching
This 1.14 ct unheated cushion Ceylon blue sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue — the quality that makes this configuration the most reliable center stone choice in the fine sapphire market.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Unheated Ceylon: The premium specification — natural color from the benchmark origin, confirmed by AGCL report #M263769.
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Cushion Depth: The cut that concentrates blue saturation most effectively.
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Standard Center Stone Weight: Above 1 carat — fits standard engagement settings.
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Trusted Source: Ceylon origin confirmed, treatment disclosed honestly.
Owning this 1.14 ct unheated cushion Ceylon blue sapphire means choosing the most consistently valued configuration in the fine blue sapphire category.
Perfect Uses for this 1.14 ct Blue Sapphire
- Engagement ring center stone
- Pendant solitaire
- Collectors of unheated Ceylon blue sapphires
- Investment in the most liquid sapphire tier
- September birthstone gift
Free US shipping; Try-On available.
Item #: CG8426 | AGCL Report #: M263769
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