2.03 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent cushion shape blue sapphire weighs 2.03 carats, and measures 6.49 by 6.22 by 5.37 millimeters, offering an ideal balance between presence and wearability for custom jewelry. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant style, combining step facets and brilliant facets to optimize both color saturation and scintillation. The overall appearance is an intense blue, a depth of hue that reads vibrantly at the table and across the crown when set. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, a realistic and common grade for natural sapphires that conveys natural origin while maintaining attractive transparency. The surface has an excellent polish which enhances light return and gives the stone a lively, faceted sparkle. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a classic source known for blue sapphires that combine clarity and lively color, and the sapphire has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement used to refine color and improve clarity while respecting the gem’s natural character.

Understanding the clarity comment is important for an educated buyer. Slightly included at eye level means that inclusions can be seen with careful unaided inspection, and they are typically composed of microscopic mineral crystals, fine silk like rutile needles, or healed fissures that are common in sapphires from Sri Lanka. These features often serve as internal fingerprints for natural origin and do not necessarily compromise structural integrity. The heat treatment reported for this stone is a conventional, widely accepted practice in the trade, applied responsibly to remove or dissolve silk and to intensify the blue. Heat treatment is stable under normal wear and care, and it is fully disclosed with the stone. The excellent polish on the facets minimizes surface disruptions and maximizes visual performance, so any internal inclusions remain part of the character rather than a distraction, while the faceting profile maintains strong brilliance and dispersion.

The cushion shape and the stone measurements make this sapphire especially well suited for bespoke settings, because cushion cut proportions translate easily into a variety of design languages from classic to contemporary. At just over two carats and with dimensions near six and a half by six millimeters, this sapphire will sit prominently on the finger without overwhelming a delicate hand, and it also reads beautifully as a center for a pendant or a statement ring. The mixed brilliant cut is engineered to produce lively sparkle from smaller table area and deeper pavilion geometry, which is advantageous when the goal is to emphasize intense color rather than a pale, washed out face up. Because the depth is a bit generous relative to the diameter, the color reads richer when viewed from above, an effect many buyers prefer when choosing a colored center stone. Sapphires are a durable choice for everyday wear due to their nine on the Mohs hardness scale, making this sapphire an excellent candidate for engagement rings and other pieces that will be worn frequently.

Custom design possibilities that complement this sapphire are varied and practical. A four or six prong head will showcase the cushion outline and allow light to enter and exit freely, accentuating the mixed brilliant faceting. A halo of fine white diamonds will raise the perceived size and provide contrast, while a simple bezel can protect the girdle and emphasize the saturated blue in a modern setting. The color will respond differently depending on metal choice, with platinum or white gold leaning toward a cooler presentation that emphasizes blue intensity, and yellow or rose gold bringing out warmer undertones and creating a vintage aesthetic. Because the stone retains natural inclusions, pairing it with complementary stones rather than trying to mask its origin can be a more honest design choice. The dimensions make it versatile for three stone layouts where side stones balance the center without overwhelming it, or for a solitaire pendant where the cushion silhouette can be rotated for a more elongated or compact look.

Choosing this sapphire through The Natural Sapphire Company gives the buyer both provenance and service. The Ceylon origin carries a recognized profile in the market, and the combination of intense color, mixed brilliant cutting, and excellent polish yields a stone that is at once visually striking and suitable for everyday jewelry. We provide full disclosure on treatments, and we assist customers in selecting settings that respect the stone’s optical performance and durability. For clients interested in a custom commission, we offer design consultations, CAD renderings, and recommendations on metal and setting styles that will maximize face up color and sparkle. This 2.03 carat cushion sapphire is a rare and practical choice for an educated buyer seeking a natural, heat treated Ceylon blue with strong color saturation and a form factor that adapts to rings, pendants, and other bespoke pieces. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to review this sapphire in more detail, to request photographs from multiple angles, or to begin a custom design that highlights its best attributes.