2.02 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This marquise sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka is a rare and exquisite example of nature at its most refined. Weighing 2.02 carats and measuring 11.20 x 5.83 x 4.22 mm, this transparent stone has been expertly fashioned into a mixed brilliant cut that gives it a lively play of light and scintillation. Its vivid color intensity calls to mind the deep blue of the Indian Ocean at twilight, a depth of hue that remains remarkably pure across the pavilion and crown. The clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, means the gem reads as essentially eye clean to most viewers while retaining the tiny internal characteristics that confirm its natural origin. The polish is excellent, allowing each facet to reflect and return light with a crispness that enhances the stone's richness. Importantly this sapphire has no enhancement, a quality that elevates its desirability and rarity, and that authenticity is backed by the careful standards upheld by The Natural Sapphire Company. Owning a piece like this is to possess a singular moment of geological artistry, a gem that cannot be replicated or replaced in kind.

When compared to lab grown sapphires, this natural Ceylon stone offers distinct and meaningful advantages. Lab grown gems can display impressive color and clarity, yet they arrive without the unique fingerprint that nature imparts, the microscopic inclusions and growth patterns that tell a story of heat, pressure, and time. Those tiny inclusions are not flaws, they are proof of provenance, and they make each natural sapphire wholly individual. The absence of enhancement in this stone further differentiates it from many treated or synthetic counterparts, because the pure, untreated color is the result of the gem's original chemistry and environment. Natural sapphires often present a complex spectrum of tone and saturation that shifts subtly with light and view, creating a depth and life that can feel more organic and compelling than the often uniform appearance of lab grown stones. From an investment perspective natural, untreated sapphires from reputable origins like Ceylon historically retain and often increase in value, because their supply is finite and their desirability is sustained by collectors and connoisseurs. In short, a natural sapphire carries a provenance, a narrative, and a rarity that lab grown gems, however beautiful, cannot fully duplicate.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this marquise Ceylon sapphire as a rare opportunity to own a stone of exceptional character and integrity. Its striking silhouette and vivid blue tone make it an ideal center for a bespoke ring or an heirloom pendant, each setting crafted to showcase the stone without obscuring the qualities that make it unique. Because there is only one of this exact profile and combination of weight, color, clarity and untreated origin, commissioning a custom design around it grants you a piece that is literally one of one. Our gem specialists will guide you through the design and setting options, ensuring the proportions and mounting accentuate the marquise cut and maximize light return, while preserving its natural beauty. For collectors and those who seek items of genuine rarity, this sapphire is an invitation to join a discerning circle of owners who appreciate the subtle differences between natural and lab grown stones, and who value the enduring appeal of an unenhanced gem from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to explore this gem further, and secure a rare treasure that will be admired for generations.