2.03 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.03 carat cushion shape blue sapphire presents a disciplined combination of precise proportions and natural material quality, measured at 7.52 x 5.83 x 5.04 mm, yielding a calculated depth of approximately 75.5 percent. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant style, integrating a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with pavilion faceting optimized to intensify return and scintillation. The mixed brilliant execution promotes a lively play of light across the table and crown facets, while the cushion outline preserves a soft rectangular silhouette with rounded corners for versatile mounting options. Clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, permitting unobstructed appreciation of color and facet interaction, and the polish has been assessed as excellent, indicating well finished facet junctions and minimal surface disturbances that would otherwise degrade brilliance. This specimen is Other certified Blue in classification, originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, and carries no enhancement, a combination that appeals to collectors and connoisseurs seeking natural color integrity and traceable provenance.

From a lapidary and setting perspective the mixed brilliant cut delivers distinct optical behavior that should guide mounting choices. The shallow to moderate crown and the relatively deep pavilion call for settings that allow light to enter and reflect without being overly masked by heavy bezel walls, therefore prong or partial bezel seats that expose the girdle are preferred to preserve the stone s optical throughput. The excellent polish and well defined facet geometry favor open gallery designs that permit viewing from multiple angles, enabling the vivid color intensity to read consistently in daylight and artificial illumination. The cushion form and mixed brilliant schema also generate concentrated flashes of scintillation rather than broad flash patterns, so tight prong spacing with minimal metal intrusion at the corners will maintain lively sparkle. For jewelry fabrication the cutter s attention to symmetry and pavilion angle control means that small adjustments in crown height and mounting elevation can tune the apparent brightness, an important consideration for bespoke pieces where the goal is to balance color saturation with maximum brilliance.

Color is the defining attribute of this sapphire, exhibiting vivid blue intensity which translates into powerful visual contrast against a variety of skin tones when set in jewelry. On fair skin with cool undertones the vivid blue reads as crisp and electric, and pairing the sapphire with white metals such as platinum or rhodium plated white gold increases perceived coolness and clarity, accentuating the stone s saturation without adding warmth. On fair skin with warm undertones or on light to medium olive tones the same vivid blue benefits from a yellow gold surround, which introduces a warm halo that softens contrast and creates a luminous balance between the wearer s tone and the gem s saturation. For medium to deep skin tones the sapphire s vividness remains dominant, and the jewel will appear richer and more saturated, particularly when set in yellow gold or in two tone settings that add a small bezel of warm metal to frame the stone, this framing enhances depth while the mixed brilliant cut continues to deliver crisp scintillation. For neutral undertones and for designs where maximum chromatic purity is desired, white metal settings with minimal bezel or low profile cathedral mounts help maintain the gem s pure blue presence while allowing finger color to provide subtle contextual contrast.

The Natural Sapphire Company sources and evaluates each stone with attention to these technical attributes and to finish quality, and this cushion sapphire s combination of natural untreated color, mixed brilliant faceting, eye clean clarity, and excellent polish positions it well for refined engagement rings, bespoke pendants, and bespoke cocktail rings where both color intensity and optical performance matter. When considering design direction focus on open settings that respect the stone s depth, choose metal pairings to either amplify or moderate the vivid blue according to the wearer s undertone, and opt for minimally intrusive settings to preserve the engineered light return that the cutter has established. For collectors who prioritize natural provenance and uncompromised hue the Ceylon origin and absence of enhancement are especially significant, and The Natural Sapphire Company can provide further technical imagery and mounting recommendations to ensure the final piece realizes the sapphire s full potential.