2.01 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent oval shape blue sapphire, weighing 2.01 carats, presents dimensions of 8.87 by 6.11 by 4.40 millimeters, and has been expertly cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize both table brilliance and pavilion light return. At an evaluated clarity grade of very very slightly included when viewed at eye level, this stone is effectively eye clean, with any natural inclusions minimal and detectable primarily under magnification. The color is described as vivid in intensity, a saturated yet balanced blue that sits energetically between deep royal and bright cornflower tones, and the polish is excellent, producing sharp facet junctions and a lively surface that enhances scintillation. The sapphire has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement for corundum that refines color and clarity without compromising the gem’s structural integrity. Sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this gem exemplifies the combination of provenance, technical cutting, and natural material quality that appeals to educated buyers seeking both visual impact and gemological soundness.

From a grading perspective the proportions of this oval are particularly noteworthy, the depth of 4.40 millimeters relative to the average diameter of approximately 7.49 millimeters yields a depth proportion of about fifty eight point eight percent, which sits comfortably in the range many cutters target to balance brilliance and face up size. The mixed brilliant cut is intentional for this profile, extracting bright flashes from the crown while preserving color saturation from the pavilion, an approach that often outperforms older step cuts for medium to strongly saturated sapphires. Clarity described as very very slightly included at eye level indicates that the stone is nearly free of observable blemishes to the naked observer, increasing its desirability for jewelry use, particularly in settings where the table faces upward such as solitaire rings or halo designs. Heat treatment is disclosed, and in the trade it is recognized as an industry accepted method to stabilize and enhance color, delivering a predictable and durable outcome that increases the gem’s visual harmony and market value.

When comparing this Ceylon sapphire to famous historical examples, it is useful to think in terms of character and accessibility rather than size alone. Kashmir sapphires from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often cited as the pinnacle for a velvety, cornflower blue with a unique diffusion of light, and Burmese stones are prized for intense, pure blue saturation, sometimes leaning toward royal tones. Ceylon sapphires, including this example, are celebrated for their bright, lively blue that often reads more vivid and slightly lighter in tone than the densest Burmese or the velvety Kashmir material, producing greater brilliance at smaller sizes. The Logan Sapphire and the Stuart Sapphire are museum scale and carry historical provenance that far exceeds the commercial market, however the qualities that make those gems iconic, such as rich color and historical association, are echoed in miniature in this 2.01 carat stone. For an educated buyer, this means you can access a recognizable and desirable Ceylon blue, with eye clean clarity and precise cutting, at a price and size suited for everyday wear and bespoke settings, rather than the impracticality of a museum piece.

As presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this sapphire offers a compelling balance of gemological integrity, visual beauty, and practical wearability. Its Ceylon origin provides a provenance that collectors and connoisseurs value, the vivid color and excellent polish ensure exceptional presence in ring or pendant applications, and the near eye clean clarity supports high sparkle and light performance without needing exotic settings to conceal flaws. Heat treatment is openly disclosed, reflecting industry transparency and the stable enhancement that many specialists regard as a responsible way to unlock a stone’s best appearance. For those considering this gem as an engagement stone, a design focal point, or a selective investment, you are choosing a sapphire with historically admired Ceylon character, modern cutting precision, and readily verifiable attributes. If you would like precise mounting suggestions, certification options, or comparison stones from our current inventory, The Natural Sapphire Company is available to provide detailed reports and to assist in creating a custom setting that showcases this sapphire to its fullest potential.