2.02 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a transparent, beautifully faceted blue sapphire, weighing 2.02 carat, cut in an elegant emerald cut shape, with precise dimensions of 8.50 x 5.55 x 4.34 mm, a clarity graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a medium color intensity that allows both depth and delicacy of tone, and an excellent polish that lets light play smoothly across its step facets, the stone is entirely natural, with no enhancement, and its documented origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The emerald cut, with its long clean lines and broad table, is a classic choice that speaks to restraint and refinement, allowing the sapphire to reveal its inner character rather than compete with overly complex facet patterns. In hand the gem reads as both luminous and composed, the medium blue bearing a cool clarity that recalls morning skies over the cinnamon hills of Sri Lanka, and the absence of enhancement preserves the original narrative of its formation, a provenance that collectors and connoisseurs appreciate for its honesty and rarity.

Ceylon sapphires carry a legacy that stretches back centuries, a lineage of lapidary craft and royal patronage that has always valued color, clarity, and the story a stone can tell, historically these gems were set into crowns and devotional objects, worn as talismans and signets, and entrusted as tokens of fidelity and favor, their blue depths associated with wisdom, protection, and status across cultures, from ancient traders along maritime routes to aristocratic jewelry ateliers in Europe. The emerald cut itself has a storied past, originally developed for emeralds to protect fragile crystals while showcasing color, it later became a favored shape for gemstones where clarity and geometric elegance were prized, the stepped facets and rectilinear profile evoke the architecture of classical antiquity and the streamlined sophistication of the Art Deco period, making this sapphire a bridge between ancient gem lore and the refined aesthetics of modern heritage jewelry. Owning a Ceylon sapphire of this character is to hold a fragment of that continuity, a gem that is at once a personal jewel and a cultural heirloom, the kind of stone that invites stories and bears witness to generations.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate gems that carry history, and this 2.02 carat emerald cut Ceylon sapphire is particularly suited to become a lasting centerpiece, whether set as a solitary solitaire, embraced by a halo that amplifies its light, framed in a classic three stone design to mark milestones, or mounted in an understated bezel to echo the protective settings used historically, the stone’s proportions and excellent polish make it versatile enough to shine in platinum for a contemporary cool palette, or in warm yellow gold for a timeless, antique inspired contrast. Because it is not enhanced, its medium color intensity will show with consistent beauty in a variety of metals and settings, and its very slightly included clarity gives character without distracting from the sapphire’s serene transparency, qualities that make it ideal for an engagement gem, an anniversary heirloom, or a distinctive statement piece to be passed down. We invite you to imagine this sapphire in a design that honors tradition while speaking to your personal story, and to contact The Natural Sapphire Company for bespoke settings, secure documentation of origin, and guidance on care, so this classic Ceylon sapphire may begin its next chapter with the same dignity and grace it has held for millennia.