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

This exceptional pear shape sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a rare and refined treasure, weighing 2.17 carats and measuring 9.55 by 6.54 by 4.55 millimeters. Its bluish green hue is vivid and evocative, a color that seems to shift between deep ocean teal and a luminous forest green depending on the light, a captivating trait of the finest Ceylon Sri Lanka sapphires. Cut into a mixed brilliant style, the gem combines the depth and table presence of a traditional sapphire cut with the scintillating pavilion facets more commonly reserved for diamonds, resulting in a balanced harmony of color and sparkle. At eye level the stone is graded very very slightly included, which means that to the unaided eye it reads as essentially clean and pure, allowing light to travel through the gem with minimal interruption and maximizing its luminous performance. The polish is excellent, a finishing touch that elevates every facet edge and surface to mirror like precision, and the stone has been heat treated in the accepted and stable manner used to gently enhance color and clarity, preserving the natural character of this island gem.

When we speak of reflective qualities, this sapphire stands apart within its category because it marries Ceylon clarity with a cutting style that amplifies return of light. Many Ceylon sapphires are celebrated for their bright, open tones and lively lustre, and this example takes those native advantages and enhances them further through a mixed brilliant cut that emphasizes scintillation, the rapid flashes of light that animate a gem on the move. Compared with classic step or antique cuts which favor depth of color at the expense of flash, this stone offers a more modern, jewel like radiance, producing crisp specular highlights that catch the eye from across a room. Compared with Kashmir sapphires that are treasured for their velvety, pigeon blood cushion in blue but which diffuse light softly into a dreamy glow, this pear sapphire reads with a more immediate and energetic sparkle, its facet pattern returning sharper beams of light. Against Burmese sapphires, which often display intensely saturated tones and a plush, robust presence, this Ceylon gem reads lighter and brighter, offering a sense of luminosity rather than density. Versus Australian and Madagascan blue green sapphires that can trend toward darker, inky tones and lower brilliance, this stone shines with a clarity and vivacity that makes its color appear fresher and more alive. In technical terms, corundum does not display the same dispersion or fire as diamond, however the excellent polish, precise facet junctions, and mixed brilliant pavilion of this sapphire produce vibrant scintillation and strong light return that give the wearer the illusion of dynamic colour play and a pronounced presence on the hand.

Owning this pear shaped Ceylon sapphire is to hold a rare moment of the earth in a refined and wearable form, a distinction that The Natural Sapphire Company presents only in a limited selection of stones that meet our exacting standards. Set into a bespoke ring or pendant the gem will become the centerpiece of a private narrative, a personal heirloom for someone who desires an alternative to common blue and a jewel that signals taste and discernment. The pear silhouette lends itself to elegant solitaire settings and three stone designs, elongating the finger with a graceful drop and allowing light to enter the stone from multiple angles, thereby amplifying the mixed brilliant cut advantages. We recommend settings that keep the girdle visible enough to allow light to escape from the pavilion, and a polished internal bezel or tapered prong profile to maintain maximum brilliance, each decision made with the intention of showcasing the vivid bluish green tone and the stone’s eye level clarity. As with all of our sapphires this stone is offered with full provenance and treatment disclosure, and we are pleased to guide you through certification, bespoke mounting options, and care instructions so that this rare Ceylon gem may be enjoyed and preserved for generations. Ownership of this sapphire is not merely a purchase, it is an invitation to join a select group who appreciate the intersection of geological rarity, masterful cutting, and artisanal setting, a quiet luxury that speaks volumes without saying a word.