2.13 Ct. Bluish Grey Sapphire from Burma (Myanmar)

This specimen is a transparent 2.13 carat round sapphire with measured dimensions of 7.85 by 7.58 by 4.39 millimeters, a balanced size that reads generously for its carat weight. The gem is cut to a mixed brilliant style, combining a modified brilliant crown with a faceted pavilion that preserves weight while enhancing face up spread. The depth is approximately 4.39 millimeters on an average diameter of 7.72 millimeters, yielding a depth proportion of approximately 57 percent, a geometry that favors a broad, stable table and an expansive face up appearance. Clarity has been graded as included at eye level, which means that natural internal features are visible without magnification, but the stone remains transparent and lively. Color is categorized as a bluish grey hue with medium color intensity, and the finish presents an excellent polish. This sapphire is completely natural and untreated, no enhancement, and its documented origin is Burma Myanmar, a source widely respected for material with character and historical prominence.

From a cutting and optical perspective the mixed brilliant execution in this stone has been chosen to reconcile two objectives, weight retention and optical performance. The crown is faceted to produce broad flashes of white light and restrained yet lively color return, while the pavilion facets have been arranged so that light entering the table and bezel facets is returned efficiently to the observer rather than being lost through excessive pavilion angles. The modest depth proportion contributes to a more expansive face up and a slightly lighter perception of color, which in this instance accentuates the bluish grey character, allowing it to read as both modern and discreet. Facet junctions show clean meet points and facet surfaces show the excellent polish grade, which maximizes internal reflectance and scintillation. The included clarity grade signals that there are internal features which interact with light and can produce localized contrast and character, features that are typical in natural Burmese sapphires and that can add a unique fingerprint to the stone rather than detract from optical performance. Because the stone is unenhanced, these inclusions are intrinsic identifiers, and the lack of heat treatment preserves the original crystal chemistry that imparts the particular bluish grey hue.

In practical terms for setting and for the buyer who values both technical excellence and symbolic resonance, this sapphire projects a composed and distinctive personality. The medium intensity bluish grey color, when combined with the mixed brilliant cut and the stone geometry, reads as a rich, bold tone in a variety of metal settings, and functions as a symbol of personal power and distinction rather than overt saturation. For clients who prefer a strong visual presence without aggressive color saturation, the combination of transparency, excellent polish, and the controlled face up spread makes this gem an elegant statement piece. Design recommendations include a setting that frames the broad table to emphasize the controlled light return, such as a low bezel that preserves maximum face up exposure, or a precision prong mount that allows light to enter the pavilion freely while protecting the girdle. When mounted with warm metal accents the bluish grey will show a subtle contrast, and when paired with cooler metal tones the stone will read slightly crisper and more contemporary. This sapphire is offered with the provenance and standards of The Natural Sapphire Company, and it is particularly well suited for collectors and connoisseurs who value untreated Burmese material, exacting cut work, and the presence of natural inclusions that confirm authenticity. If you would like detailed facet imagery, a plotted clarity map, or recommendations for complementary side stones and mounting profiles to maximize the stone’s expressive character, The Natural Sapphire Company can provide tailored options to integrate this sapphire into a piece that communicates power and distinction.