2.08 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

The exquisite pear-shaped sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a testament to the artistry and technical precision involved in gemstone craftsmanship. With a substantial weight of 2.08 carats, this sapphire features a unique bluish-green hue that is both captivating and elegant. Measuring 8.71 x 6.21 x 4.84 mm, it is an ideal size for a central piece in sophisticated jewelry designs. The dimensions exemplify the careful attention to proportions that enhances its aesthetic appeal while ensuring it remains perfectly balanced in any setting.

This sapphire boasts a mixed brilliant cut, a testament to masterful cutting techniques that emphasize both brilliance and durability. The mixed brilliant cut combines facets of different geometries to maximize light reflection and refraction, creating an enchanting sparkle from every angle. This cut showcases the gem’s bluish-green color intensity, which is classified as dark. Such intensity provides a depth and richness that are rare, making the sapphire a truly one-of-a-kind piece. The clarity grade is eye clean, evaluated by experts at eye level to ensure it maintains a flawless surface to the naked eye, devoid of visible inclusions that could detract from its beauty.

In terms of durability, this sapphire is ranked an impressive 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. This positions it only a notch below the diamond, the hardest substance known to man. The Mohs scale is crucial for assessing a gem's ability to resist scratching and abrasions, particularly important for stones set in rings and other jewelry items subject to daily wear. A hardness rating of nine indicates that the sapphire can maintain its magnificent finish and intricate facets over a lifetime, provided it is cared for properly and protected from extreme impacts.

The origin of this gemstone adds to its allure, as it hails from Ceylon, known today as Sri Lanka, a region celebrated for producing sapphires with distinct hues and exceptional quality. The unique geological conditions of Ceylon impart particular characteristics to the sapphires found there, including their sought-after color variations and overall structure. Sapphires from this region have long been prized for their historical significance and unmatched quality, making them highly desirable to collectors and connoisseurs.

Finished to exacting standards, the excellent polish highlights the expertise of the gem cutters who transformed this raw crystal into a polished masterpiece. Each facet has been meticulously shaped and polished to ensure maximum brilliance and optical performance. The excellent polish level indicates an immaculate surface that reflects light with unparalleled clarity, emphasizing the stone’s naturally vivid tones. For connoisseurs who appreciate not only the aesthetic virtues but also the technical mastery involved in gemstone crafting, this bluish-green sapphire represents an extraordinary investment in timeless beauty and superior craftsmanship.