Blue sapphires are very popular gems, both mens and ladies rings can be had with blue sapphire gemstones. Like most other gems, blue sapphire can be found in various grades. Besides the color, clarity and size of a blue sapphire the origin also plays a part in defining the price range for the gem stone. The BSN-01 is an awesome ceylon blue sapphire gem stone from www.directstones.com Presently known as Sri Lanka, Ceylon remains the preferred source for blue sapphire gems. However the price of ceylon sapphires can be quite high when compared to blue sapphires from other sources. The BSN-01 is a cushion cut blue sapphire from sri lanka, it is around 6mm size and weighs a little less than 1.5 carats. It is now getting increasingly hard to get good looking ceylon sapphires though the price points have not fallen. This is a gorgeous blue sapphire with good lustre and transparency. Ideally suited for a wedding or engagement sapphire ring. You can add glitter to your blue sapphire ring by including a small 2.5mm diamond on either side of the center gemstone. See these and other sapphire gems at http://www.sapphire.directstones.com/blue-sapphire-gems-01.htm