1.99 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a rare, transparent 1.99 carat cushion shape blue sapphire, measuring 7.41 by 6.78 by 3.78 millimeters, offered exclusively through The Natural Sapphire Company. Expertly fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, this gem delivers lively internal reflections and a pleasing table view, while its clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, giving you a stone that reads clean to the naked eye. The color intensity is classed as intense, and crucially this sapphire is natural and untreated, no enhancement, a distinction that places it in a select category of sapphires prized by collectors and connoisseurs. The cushion outline softens the facets to create a rich, sensuous face up appearance, while the mixed brilliant facet arrangement channels light back with a combination of scintillation and broad flashes, making this one stone that will stand out in a bespoke ring or pendant.

When comparing hue and tone to sapphires from other famous locations, this Ceylon stone presents a lively, pure blue character that sits between the velvety cornflower blues of Kashmir and the deeper, more saturated royal blues often found in Burmese material. Unlike Kashmir sapphires which tend to show a silkier, softer diffusion of color, this Sri Lankan gem shows a brighter, more electric presence that remains refined and never harsh. Against Australian and Thai stones which can lean toward inky or greenish tones, this Ceylon sapphire reads as clearer and more vibrant, with a crispness of blue that catches the eye. Compared with Madagascar material, which can approach a similar vividness, this example is notable for its transparency and the way its mixed brilliant cut amplifies color without masking light. Against Montana sapphires which often favor teal or greenish-blue tones, this stone affirms its identity as a pure blue. Owning this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is to own a naturally occurring statement of rarity and provenance, a gem that speaks to refined taste and the privilege of wearing an unenhanced, Ceylon blue sapphire with exceptional polish and presence.