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A natural 1.16 carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire in an oval cut, heat treated to the accepted industry standard. Cut to 7.50 × 5.52 × 3.43 mm with mixed brilliant faceting, this stone shows a saturated, lively blue — vivid without tipping into dark navy — and no eye-visible inclusions. At just over 1 carat, this Ceylon Blue Sapphire is a practical, wearable center stone weight for engagement rings, pendants, and everyday fine jewelry.
Why Choose this 1.16 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire?
Ceylon has been the benchmark source for fine blue sapphire for centuries — the island's gem gravels produce the bright, saturated blue that collectors and jewelers hold as the standard against which every other origin is measured. This 1.16 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire delivers that classic vivid blue in an oval cut, the most versatile and widely-set shape in the sapphire market, at a size that comfortably anchors a ring or pendant without requiring a custom mount.
Key Benefits of this Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire
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Vivid, Saturated Color
A lively medium-to-deep blue that reads richly in daylight and warm light alike, without going flat or overly dark.
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Classic Oval Cut
Mixed brilliant faceting maximizes light return; the elongated oval silhouette flatters the finger and suits nearly any setting style.
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Eye-Clean Clarity
No visible inclusions under normal viewing, so the color is uninterrupted face-up.
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Center-Stone Weight
At 1.16 carats, this stone is substantial enough to anchor an engagement ring or statement pendant.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond, appropriate for rings worn every day.
Features
- Carat Weight: 1.16 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire
- Cut: Oval, mixed brilliant
- Dimensions: 7.50 × 5.52 × 3.43 mm
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
- Treatment: Heated
- Color: Vivid blue
- Clarity: Eye-clean
- Certification: Independent lab report
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 1.16 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its blue — the qualities that separate a genuinely fine Ceylon sapphire from ordinary commercial material.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Ceylon Origin: The source most associated with fine, bright blue sapphire — the reference point for the entire category.
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Versatile Oval Shape: Fits the widest range of ring and pendant settings without custom work.
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Daily-Wear Durability: Mohs 9 hardness stands up to rings worn every day.
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Trusted Source: Treatment disclosed honestly, origin and quality confirmed at selection.
Owning this 1.16 ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire means choosing the color and origin that define classic sapphire jewelry — a vivid, well-cut stone ready to be set.
Perfect Uses for this 1.16 ct Blue Sapphire
- Engagement ring center stone
- Pendant solitaire
- Three-stone ring center or accent
- September birthstone gift
- Collectors of classic Ceylon blue sapphire
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