2.08 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 2.08 carat oval blue sapphire offered by The Natural Sapphire Company measures 8.45 by 6.31 by 4.61 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut and a clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, vivid color intensity, excellent polish, heat treated enhancement, and origin Ceylon Sri Lanka. The mixed brilliant faceting combines a brilliant style crown with a faceted pavilion that emphasizes both sparkle and color depth, and the table and crown proportions have been calibrated to a pavilion depth that yields approximately 54.6 percent overall depth, optimizing internal light return while preserving the richness of the blue. Facet junctions are precise and symmetry is tight, which together with the excellent polish produces crisp facet reflections and controlled contrast patterns. The very very slightly included clarity at eye level means inclusions are minimal to the unaided eye, allowing the stone to present an open window for light transmission and color saturation, and the documented heat treatment has been carefully applied to stabilize the vivid blue hue without compromising the stone structure.

In direct comparison to more common gemstones the optical behavior of this Ceylon sapphire is distinctive. Against diamond this sapphire does not exhibit the same level of high dispersion or fire, but it excels in strong, saturated color driven brilliance where contrast and broad flashes of blue dominate the visual experience, rather than the white sparkle typical of diamond. Compared to rubies which share the corundum species, this sapphire demonstrates how hue and tone control affect perceived brilliance, with the vivid blue producing deeper contrast and larger color flashes than many lighter tinted rubies. Against emerald and typical commercial beryl material, this sapphire benefits from substantially higher transparency and fewer inclusions, resulting in cleaner light return and more defined facet reflections. The mixed brilliant cut further amplifies scintillation and contrast by converting incident light into broad, velvety blue flashes and crisp reflective planes, so that a knowledgeable buyer will perceive a combination of color intensity, controlled extinction, and lively facet play that sets this sapphire apart from more common colored stones.