2.18 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape violet sapphire, weighing 2.18 carats and measuring 10.26 x 5.97 x 4.21 mm, is a rare and expressive example of Ceylon corundum offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to balance optimal light return with the graceful silhouette of the pear outline, creating a gem that reads both classic and contemporary when set. Transparency is excellent and the clarity grade is eye clean, evaluated at eye level, which allows the stone to deliver broad flashes and fine scintillation without the distraction of visible inclusions. Color is intense, and the violet hue shows lively saturation and tone that are characteristic of high grade Ceylon sapphires, while the polish is excellent, ensuring crisp facet junctions and maximum surface brilliance. There has been no enhancement, this sapphire is natural and untreated, and its Sri Lankan origin contributes to its desirability, because Ceylon remains one of the most respected sources for well saturated, transparent sapphires. For buyers who value provenance, the name Ceylon carries both historical and gemological weight, and this stone presents that value in a wearable size and an elegant shape that suits rings, pendants, and bespoke settings.

The structural reasons for the sapphires exceptional sparkle begin with corundum chemistry and crystallography, sapphire is aluminum oxide with a trigonal crystal system which produces strong refractive properties and high optical stability. Its refractive index, higher than many common gem materials, concentrates and redirects incident light into vivid internal reflections, and the low birefringence helps maintain color consistency across facets. In a mixed brilliant cut, the crown faceting is designed to break incoming light into vivid flashes while the pavilion facets are angled to maximize internal reflection, this combination amplifies both brilliance and scintillation. The pear outline introduces a pointed termination and a broader rounded end, creating dynamic light behavior when the gem moves, with the narrow tip acting as a light conduit and the broad end serving as a flash plane. Pleochroism, the ability to show different colors from different angles, is finely expressed in violet sapphires from Ceylon, adding depth and movement to every rotation, and the excellent polish on this stone ensures that light enters and exits without scattering, which preserves contrast and creates an unmatched liveliness that educated collectors recognize immediately.

From a grading and value perspective, this sapphire brings together the attributes that the informed buyer seeks, clarity that reads as eye clean supports a higher price per carat than included material, and intense color intensity is the single most important factor for value in a sapphire after origin and treatment status. The absence of any enhancement, no heating or diffusion, markedly increases collectibility and long term value, especially for a gem of Sri Lankan origin, where untreated material with strong color is comparatively uncommon in the market. The 2.18 carat weight in a well cut pear shape offers both presence and versatility, it is large enough to be a centerpiece yet proportions remain very wearable, and the exact dimensions allow jewelers to design settings that protect the pointed end while maximizing light performance across the table. For care, corundum rates 9 on the Mohs scale, providing outstanding durability for daily wear, yet proper setting and occasional professional cleaning will preserve polish and maximize sparkle over decades. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide documentation on origin and treatment status, and we are available to discuss bespoke mounting options, accompanying certificates, and independent lab testing on request, our goal is to ensure your confidence in the gemological attributes and enduring value of this exceptional Ceylon violet sapphire.