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A natural 1.32 ct Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), heat treated, with an AGCL Gemstone Report (#M263858) confirming species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status. Royal blue sapphire is the richly saturated, medium-dark end of the blue corundum range — a hue with maximum visual weight and presence. The emerald cut creates an architectural, art deco look in this color: step facets draw the eye into the stone's interior, revealing a hall-of-mirrors depth in the vivid blue that brilliant cuts cannot replicate. At 1.32 carats with Ceylon origin, this is a distinctive center stone format from the most valued blue sapphire source.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"This 1.32 ct Ceylon sapphire is a step-cut stone through and through — the emerald cut's architectural facets pull you into a richly saturated Royal Blue instead of just scattering light off the surface. The heat treatment is disclosed on the AGCL report and standard for the trade, so what you're paying for is the color and the cut, not the treatment status."
Rarity Analysis
Emerald-cut sapphire is a niche within a niche — the overwhelming majority of commercial blue sapphire on the market is faceted as oval, round, or cushion, so a step-cut Royal Blue Ceylon stone at this size stands apart from typical inventory before color or origin even enter the picture.
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Color: Royal Blue sits at the richly saturated, medium-dark end of the blue sapphire range — most commercial blue sapphire on the market runs noticeably lighter or grayer than this.
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Size: 1.32 ct is a substantial center-stone weight, and emerald-cut sapphire at this size is stocked far less often than the same weight in oval, round, or cushion.
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Treatment: Heat treatment is standard and widely accepted across the great majority of commercial blue sapphire — including this stone — so it is not a rarity factor here.
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Cut: The emerald cut's step faceting is genuinely uncommon for sapphire; it is chosen deliberately for architectural depth over brilliance, which limits how much of the market's cutting output goes into this shape.
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Documentation: AGCL Report #M263858 confirms species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status in writing — a level of documentation not every stone at this price point carries.
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Combined effect: No single factor here is extraordinary on its own; it's the emerald-cut format, the deep Royal Blue saturation, and Ceylon sourcing occurring together in one 1.32 ct stone that makes it hard to replace.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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Expect depth, not sparkle. Step facets show color and clarity more openly than a brilliant cut and produce broad, mirrored flashes rather than fire — judge this stone on that basis, not against a round or cushion cut.
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Plan the setting around the shape. At 7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm, this stone suits an east-west or elongated setting that lets the step-cut proportions read clearly rather than being cropped by prongs.
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Protect the corners. Step-cut corners are more exposed than a rounded outline and can chip if knocked against a harder surface — choose a setting with corner protection (as noted in the Care section above) rather than an open, unprotected mount.
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Verify treatment and documentation when comparison shopping. Not every emerald-cut blue sapphire on the market is sold with lab paperwork — confirm the treatment status and certification (here, AGCL Report #M263858) rather than taking a listing's word for it.
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Use the Try Before You Buy option if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8425 |
| Carat Weight |
1.32 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Natural Blue Sapphire (Corundum) |
| Shape / Cut |
Emerald Cut, Step Cut faceting |
| Dimensions |
7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm (per AGCL report) |
| Color / Intensity |
Blue (Royal Blue) |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Heat Treated — Indication of Heating (per AGCL report) |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report |
| Clarity |
Eye-clean |
| Transparency |
Not specified |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
AGCL Report #M263858 |
Why Choose this 1.32 ct Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire?
Emerald-cut Royal blue sapphire is chosen when the architectural quality of the step facets matters as much as the color — when the buyer wants depth and structure rather than sparkle and brilliance. Ceylon Royal blue in an emerald cut at 1.32 carats is genuinely uncommon in the market, where oval and cushion formats dominate. The AGCL report (#M263858) confirms the weight, dimensions, and heat treatment. The step facets in a vivid deep blue create a hall-of-mirrors effect that makes this stone look larger and more architectural than its carat weight suggests.
Key Benefits of this Natural Blue Sapphire
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Ceylon Origin
Sri Lanka — the primary source for vivid, transparent blue sapphire at the fine commercial level.
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Emerald Cut Distinction
Architectural step-cut format — the choice when depth and structure matter more than brilliance.
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Royal Blue Visual Weight
Richly saturated, medium-dark tone — maximum visual presence in blue sapphire.
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Uncommon Format-Color Combination
Emerald-cut Ceylon Royal blue at this size is not commonly available in the market.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Carat Weight: 1.32 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire
- Variety: Blue Sapphire
- Dimensions: 7.24 x 5.53 x 3.40 mm (per AGCL report)
- Shape: Emerald Cut
- Cut Style: Emerald Cut (Step Cut faceting)
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
- Treatment: Heat Treated — Indication of Heating (per AGCL report)
- Color: Royal Blue
- Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
- Certification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification & Laboratory), Report #M263858
One of a Kind
This is a natural gemstone — no two blue sapphires are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.
Care of Emerald-Cut 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 — step-cut corners can chip if knocked against harder stones
This 1.32 ct emerald-cut Royal blue Ceylon sapphire has been hand-selected for the depth and richness of its blue — the quality that the emerald cut's step facets emphasize most effectively.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Ceylon Deep Blue: The most saturated, visually weighty end of the Ceylon blue range.
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Emerald Cut Depth: Step facets create hall-of-mirrors interior in the vivid blue — architecture over sparkle.
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Uncommonly Distinctive: Emerald-cut Ceylon deep blue is not the standard market offering.
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Trusted Source: Treatment disclosed honestly (AGCL report #M263858), Ceylon origin confirmed.
Owning this 1.32 ct emerald-cut deep blue Ceylon sapphire means choosing the architectural format in the richest end of the blue sapphire range — a stone for buyers who want structure and depth over sparkle.
Perfect Uses for this 1.32 ct Royal Blue Sapphire
- Art deco or architectural engagement ring
- East-west ring setting
- Statement pendant
- Collectors of unusual-cut Ceylon blue sapphires
- Anniversary gift at the fine jewelry level
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Item #: CG8425 | AGCL Report #: M263858