2.33 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Blue Sapphire Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This matched pair of GIA certified Deep Blue sapphires from Ceylon, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, is an exceptional example of untreated, high quality material that will appeal to educated buyers who value documented origin and natural state. The two ovals weigh 1.22 carats and 1.11 carats respectively, with dimensions of 7.42 by 5.73 by 2.84 millimeters, and 7.47 by 5.71 by 3.24 millimeters. Both stones are cut in a mixed brilliant oval, a facet arrangement chosen to balance scintillation with strong color saturation. The gems display vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, and were evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, meaning they are effectively eye-clean with only minor internal features detectable under magnification. Importantly, the GIA reports confirm no enhancement, a factor that materially increases desirability and value for collectors and clients who prioritize natural, untreated Sri Lankan sapphires.

From a grading and design perspective these sapphires are notable for their complementary proportions and face-up presence. The slightly different depths, approximately 43 percent for the 1.22 carat and about 49 percent for the 1.11 carat when calculated from their respective length and width averages, result in a pair that reads uniformly deep blue when set and viewed in typical lighting. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes return of light across the oval plane while preserving the deep Ceylon blue that connoisseurs prize, and the excellent polish enhances brilliance and contrast. The clarity grade of very very slightly included assures minimal interruption to light performance, so these stones will present competitive brilliance and saturation in either open prong settings or more protective bezel styles. The lack of enhancement is particularly important, since untreated sapphires from Sri Lanka with vivid natural color are rarer and therefore carry both aesthetic and investment significance.

These two matched sapphires are ideal for a range of bespoke, personalized designs. As a perfectly paired set they are an excellent choice for classic stud earrings, where identical face-up color and complementary proportions are essential, or for elegant drop or halo earrings where a ring of accent diamonds will amplify perceived size and fire without concealing the stones core color. For finger jewellery the pair naturally lends itself to a toi et moi or bypass ring, a modern dual-stone engagement or statement ring where the two slightly different carat weights create a pleasing asymmetry while remaining visually harmonious. They also adapt beautifully to cufflinks, a pendant with twin drops, or a custom three-stone composition that uses the sapphires as anchors flanking a central diamond or gem of contrasting tone. Metal choices influence perceived color, platinum or 18 karat white gold will emphasize the cool, deep blue, while 18 karat yellow or rose gold can warm and intensify the contrast, creating different style directions from contemporary to vintage inspired.

When commissioning a custom piece from The Natural Sapphire Company, practical considerations and options are part of the design process we guide you through. Prong settings, whether four or six, allow maximum light and are excellent for studs or rings when security is balanced with brilliance, while bezels offer a sleeker profile and additional protection for daily wear. Halo settings of small diamonds enhance scintillation and perceived diameter, and east-west orientation in an oval can produce a modern silhouette. Given sapphire hardness of nine on the Mohs scale these stones are durable for everyday jewellery, and because they are unenhanced they are generally safe for ultrasonic and steam cleaning, though we recommend professional cleaning and routine inspection of settings. Each pair is supplied with GIA documentation confirming identity, weight, dimensions, cut description and the absence of enhancement, and our in-house gemologists are available to produce CAD visuals, metal mock-ups, and secure mounting options to ensure the final design meets both aesthetic and long-term value expectations.