2.06 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A true emblem of enduring beauty and refined taste, this C.Dunaigre certified blue sapphire speaks to a lineage of jewels that have been treasured across continents and centuries, weighing 2.06 carats, round in shape, transparent and vibrant. The gem measures 7.58 by 7.54 by 4.76 millimeters, and it has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize fire and life, the polish rated excellent, the color intensity intense, and the clarity graded very very slightly included evaluated at eye level. Originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source celebrated since antiquity for producing some of the most coveted blue sapphires, this stone arrives to you without enhancement, a rare and honest expression of nature. At The Natural Sapphire Company we place provenance and integrity at the heart of every offering, and this sapphire carries with it certification and a promise that what you see is a natural marvel rather than a modified simulacrum. The round silhouette and precise proportions ensure a timeless presence, a gem that will read as classical in any setting, while the intense blue hue anchors it in a tradition of royal and ceremonial use that stretches back through history.

The color of this sapphire is the first story most people notice, an intense blue that catches both daylight and lamplight with equal temperament, moving between a cool cornflower aspect and a deeper oceanic tone as the angle shifts. Ceylon sapphires are renowned for this kind of lively, saturated color that seems to glow from within, and this particular gem exemplifies that heritage in every facet. The mixed brilliant cut builds on that natural color, with a crown and pavilion arrangement that returns light to the eye as scintillation and depth, creating a sense of movement that complements the stone s natural transparency. The dimensions provide a confident wrist or finger presence without overwhelming proportion, and the gem photographs beautifully while offering a scale that reads as both wearable and significant. As an unenhanced natural sapphire from Sri Lanka, this stone connects the wearer to a continuous human fascination with blue gems, a fascination that has inspired signet rings, royal regalia, and devotional adornment for generations.

Inclusions are often misunderstood by those new to natural gemstones, yet they are among the most honest and intimate markers of a gem s journey through time and geology, and this sapphire s very very slightly included clarity reveals character rather than compromise. Typical inclusions in corundum are fine silken rutile needles mineral crystals and faint growth zoning, and when present at subtle levels they confirm that a gem formed under natural conditions of pressure heat and mineral exchange. In this gem those small internal features are akin to fingerprint lines in the stone, uniquely identifying it and supporting its Ceylon origin and its unenhanced state. Because the stone is transparent and of high polish these inclusions do not interrupt the eye, they are small and often only visible under magnification or careful close study, and they add a dimension of authenticity that can never be reproduced by lab treatment or by synthetic manufacture. For collectors and connoisseurs the presence of identifiable inclusions is often a positive attribute, a visible record of the deep time processes that shaped the corundum and a guarantee that the beauty arises from nature rather than from after the fact alteration.

Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company this sapphire is an invitation to own a piece of geological and cultural legacy, a gem ready to be set as a solitaire engagement ring as a refined pendant or as the center for a bespoke commission that will be cherished across generations. Classic settings in platinum or 18 karat white gold will emphasize the blue intensity and lend a formal elegance, while warmer metals such as 18 karat yellow gold will bring out golden undertones and create a contrast that is both vintage and contemporary. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish will favor designs that allow light to enter and exit freely, and a simple bezel or four prong setting will highlight the round geometry and let the sapphire s natural voice speak clearly. At The Natural Sapphire Company we are committed to matching this gem with a setting and a story that respects its Ceylon provenance and its certificate of authenticity, and we welcome bespoke consultations to create a ring or pendant that will become an heirloom. To wear this sapphire is to carry forward a tradition of admiration for the blue stone that has inspired poets and sovereigns, an unenhanced natural treasure whose subtle inclusions and intense color tie past to present in a way that will continue to enchant future generations.