2.05 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.05 carat transparent blue sapphire, cut in an asscher octagon shape, presents precise proportions at 6.92 x 6.31 x 4.85 mm, a combination that balances surface table area with pavilion depth to maximize color saturation while maintaining controlled light return. The traditional asscher cut employs concentric step facets on both crown and pavilion, producing broad, geometric planes that emphasize the stone core and deliver deep, even blue flashes rather than a scintillating brilliancy. This specimen shows vivid color intensity, a saturated cornflower to royal blue that the step faceting style showcases as uniform color zones across the table and facets. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, inclusions that are typical for natural Ceylon material and that sit beneath the table where they do not interrupt the overall color field, allowing the gemstone to read as highly transparent to the unaided eye. The polish is evaluated as excellent, with facet junctions rendered cleanly to enhance internal light flow and to preserve crisp step facet reflections characteristic of a well executed asscher faceting scheme. The stone has been heat treated, a disclosure that stabilizes and enhances blue saturation, and this treatment is consistent with standard trade practice for Ceylon sapphires.

From an ethical sourcing perspective this sapphire originates in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and has been acquired through The Natural Sapphire Company sourcing channels that prioritize documented origin and traceability. The acquisition process emphasizes responsible mining practices, adherence to chain of custody principles, and engagement with local communities to promote fair labor and reinvestment in local infrastructure. For the conscious collector this gem represents an intersection of technical excellence and ethical consideration, a natural sapphire with transparent treatment disclosure, verifiable provenance, and stewardship minded sourcing. The asscher octagon form lends itself to clean, architectural settings where the stone becomes the focal element, suitable for a solitaire or a bezel that protects pavilion edges while displaying the step facet geometry. As a component of a curated collection this 2.05 carat Ceylon sapphire offers both measurable gemological quality and the ethical provenance that discerning buyers seek, supported by the responsible sourcing practices of The Natural Sapphire Company.