2.02 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This sapphire is a transparent, cushion shape blue sapphire weighing 2.02 carats, with dimensions of 8.02 by 5.99 by 5.06 millimeters, presented and described by The Natural Sapphire Company. The gem has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to balance table brightness with pavilion depth, and it exhibits intense color intensity with excellent polish across the facets. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a notable attribute for a stone of this size and color, and the piece has been heat treated, a customary and stable enhancement used to optimize color and clarity in natural corundum from Sri Lanka. The origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source long associated with lively and transparent blue sapphires, and the combination of weight, cut, and clarity produces a stone that is both visually striking and structurally suited to a variety of fine jewelry settings.

When considered alongside famous sapphires of history, this stone offers an accessible expression of attributes admired in museum and crown jewels, while retaining its own distinct profile. The deep, vivid blue recalls aspects of the Logan Sapphire, in the way light disperses through transparent material to produce saturated, yet bright, blue tones. At the same time the gem differs from the velvety cornflower hue associated with classic Kashmir sapphires by presenting cleaner transparency and a livelier undertone, characteristics more typical of high quality Ceylon material. The mixed brilliant cut and the very very slightly included clarity evoke the modern lapidary refinements that distinguish later era gemstones from older cabochon or step cut examples such as the Star of India or certain historical crown jewels, where size and asterism or historical cutting styles were primary. This sapphire’s intense coloration and refined facet geometry make it comparable in optical appeal to celebrated examples, while its transparent clarity and precise cutting render it particularly well suited to contemporary jewelry designs that depend on light return and facet brilliance.

The practical and aesthetic value of this sapphire is grounded in measurable attributes and in provenance, both of which are central to appraisal and long term enjoyment. At 2.02 carats the stone occupies a desirable range for an engagement center or a standout pendant, offering substantial presence without compromising wearability. The excellent polish and mixed brilliant cutting strategy enhance scintillation and make the most of the intense Ceylon blue, while the very very slightly included clarity minimizes visible inclusions at normal viewing distance, contributing to a clean appearance under typical lighting. Heat treatment has been disclosed, a stable and widely accepted practice that improves color uniformity and clarity without detracting from the gem’s natural origin. Sourced from Sri Lanka, the sapphire benefits from a geological pedigree that has produced many historically renowned examples, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the origin and treatment disclosure to support accurate valuation and transparent representation. For a collector or client seeking a sapphire that combines historical resonance with modern cutting standards, this 2.02 carat Ceylon cushion sapphire offers a distinctive and technically sound option.