2.08 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional cushion shape blue sapphire weighs 2.08 carat and measures 6.84 by 6.79 by 4.72 millimeters, dimensions that produce a nearly square face up presentation and an appealing depth that balances color saturation with light return. The pavilion and crown have been cut in a mixed brilliant cut style, combining faceting that maximizes scintillation with facets that allow the sapphire's rich body color to show through, and the gem has received an excellent polish which ensures crisp facet junctions and lively brilliance. The measured depth corresponds to approximately 69 percent of the table dimension, a proportion that contributes to the intense face up color without making the stone appear dark in table down viewing, and the cushion outline remains elegant for both solitaire and halo settings. Among the market of blue sapphires this size, finding a transparent, well proportioned cushion from a reputable source is uncommon, and the physical symmetry and finish of this specimen make it stand apart for both jewelry applications and collectors.

Color wise this sapphire exhibits intense blue color intensity that is saturated and vivid while still retaining a lively tone. The stone originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a classic provenancing that is known in the trade for producing sapphires with a lively, often velvety blue that responds beautifully to light, owing to trace element chemistry in the corundum lattice primarily involving iron and titanium. For educated buyers comparing options, intense Ceylon blue in the two carat range is notably rarer than either lighter Ceylon material or comparable weight material from other sources that may show darker or more inky tones. The clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning that inclusions are minimal and do not detract from the gem when worn, while still providing assurance that the stone is natural and has not been synthesized. These characteristics combined, namely the intense, well saturated Ceylon blue, the eye level clarity, and the clean mixed brilliant cut, create a gem that reads as both visually immediate and technically strong to a connoisseur who evaluates proportion color and clarity as interconnected contributors to value.

Enhancement disclosure is an important part of transparent buying, and this sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted and stable enhancement in the trade which improves color saturation and overall appearance without compromising durability when properly set. Heat treated sapphires that present an intense face up color and eye clean clarity are more difficult to find than unenhanced material of similar appearance, particularly from Ceylon in sizes above two carat, making this stone comparatively scarce in the marketplace. For buyers considering investment potential or a high quality bespoke commission the combination of origin documentation, documented grading observations including the very slightly included clarity at eye level, the precise dimensions and the excellent polish increases both desirability and resale clarity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we source, evaluate and disclose these factors because they materially affect long term value and suitability for different mounting styles. This sapphire is ideally suited to a classic four prong solitaire or a low profile bezel in a fine metal, settings that will protect the stone while showcasing the intense Ceylon blue. If you would like further technical images, lighting studies or assistance with setting options and certification, our gemologists at The Natural Sapphire Company are available to provide full disclosure and to help match the stone to your exact aesthetic and investment goals.