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

This pair of GIA certified blue sapphires from The Natural Sapphire Company presents a refined combination of size, shape, and natural character, suitable for a wide range of bespoke projects. The stones weigh 1.34 carats and 1.20 carats respectively, and both are cut to a heart outline that measures 6.33 by 6.70 by 4.34 millimeters for the larger stone, and 6.20 by 6.63 by 3.67 millimeters for the smaller stone. Both exhibit transparent clarity and a clarity grade described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which supports a clean face up appearance while retaining natural internal features that confirm their gemological authenticity. The color is classified with medium intensity and a true Ceylon blue character, consistent with their documented origin of Ceylon Sri Lanka, and the stones are supplied without any enhancement, as indicated on their GIA reports.

The cutting style is mixed brilliant, applied to a heart shape to balance scintillation and color distribution, and the excellent polish on both stones maximizes light return across the crown and pavilion facets. Mixed brilliant cutting unites a faceting scheme that emphasizes both sparkle and broad flashes of blue, which is especially advantageous in heart shapes where even facet placement is essential to preserve symmetry. The two stones are closely matched in table size and overall outline, though there is a modest difference in pavilion depth between the pair, which is often desirable in bespoke work as it provides subtly varied face up characteristics while maintaining visual harmony. The medium color intensity delivers a balanced, versatile blue that refracts light crisply without appearing overly dark, and the absence of enhancement confirms that the tone and saturation are natural expressions of their Ceylon origin.

From a design perspective the dimensions and weights of these stones are particularly well suited to custom pieces that call for a well proportioned, wearable gemstone. At approximately six and a half millimeters across, the stones are an ideal scale for paired earrings, matched studs, or a two stone ring, and they also make strong focal points in delicate pendants and asymmetric designs. The heart shape introduces an element of sentiment and visual interest, and the mixed brilliant faceting offers reliable brilliance when set in both open prong mountings and protective bezel or halo settings. Practical considerations for bespoke mounting include protecting the heart point and the cleft at the top of each heart, securing the girdle uniformly to preserve symmetry, and orienting the stones to take advantage of their facet pattern for maximum scintillation. The pair can be used as a matched set in earrings for a cohesive look, or combined in a bypass or twin heart ring for a contemporary two stone composition.

The provenance and certification accompanying these sapphires add important reassurance for custom work that emphasizes origin, natural state, and gemological documentation. Each stone is GIA certified, and the report details the absence of enhancement and the Ceylon Sri Lanka origin, which supports both appraisal and design decisions. The Natural Sapphire Company is available to provide the certificate details, high resolution imagery, and guidance on setting and metal choice to complement the medium color intensity, with cooler white metals enhancing apparent brightness and warmer metals offering contrast. For jewelers and private clients planning a bespoke commission, this pair offers a combination of authentic origin, measured dimensions, and finished quality that translates directly into predictable mounting behavior and an elegant finished piece. For further technical specifications or to discuss design options that optimize the heart shape and mixed brilliant cutting, please contact The Natural Sapphire Company for specialist advice and next steps.