2.22 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

When you are searching for the perfect sapphire to mark a milestone, you want authenticity, beauty, and a story that matches the significance of the moment. This transparent 2.22 carat blue sapphire, expertly fashioned in an emerald cut shape with dimensions of 7.95 x 6.41 x 4.59 mm, answers that search with confidence. Its vivid color intensity draws the eye, its very slightly included clarity as evaluated at eye level reassures you that what you see is natural character and not distraction, and its excellent polish allows every facet to sing with light. Heat treated to optimize its hue and brilliance, and originating from the celebrated gem fields of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this stone is exactly the kind of refined, heirloom quality gem that people seek for an engagement ring that will be worn every day, or for a collector who values provenance and balanced beauty. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that your choice is personal, and we present this sapphire as the solution when you want a gem that combines geological authenticity, visual drama, and practical elegance.

Imagine the story of this sapphire beginning millions of years ago in the deep, slow heat and pressure of the earth, where the ingredients for corundum came together in a rare and patient chemistry. Tiny atoms of aluminum, oxygen, and trace elements migrated within crystalline rock, and under the right temperature and tectonic stress they reorganized into the rigid hexagonal lattice that becomes corundum. In the presence of small amounts of titanium and iron, this corundum took on the signature blue that we now prize, the blue that can only form when just the right elements are present in just the right concentrations. Over vast spans of time, metamorphic processes and shifting continental plates pushed the gem bearing rocks upward, and rivers eroded the host marble and gneiss, liberating gem crystals into alluvial gravels. Some of these crystals spent additional millennia tumbling in riverbeds, their rough edges softened by abrasion, until they were found in Sri Lanka, a place where gemology and history have long been intertwined. Holding this sapphire, you hold a fragment of that history, a jewel that began as atomic alignment deep in the earth and emerged through the patient patience of geology, to be refined by human artistry into a gem ready for a lifetime of wear.

The emerald cut of this sapphire is a study in deliberate elegance, chosen to maximize the stone’s depth of color and to present a calm, architectural beauty that suits both modern and classic settings. Its 2.22 carat weight and the nearly eight by six millimeter face make it an ideal center stone for a solitaire or a sophisticated three stone ring, where the step cuts create broad flashes of blue and a luminous window into the gem’s interior. The clarity grade of very slightly included at eye level means that the stone reads as clean to most viewers, while close inspection reveals natural pinpoint and silk inclusions that confirm its natural origin and lend a sense of life and authenticity. The vivid color intensity is the sapphire’s signature, a vibrant Ceylon blue that plays with light to show velvety pavilion tones and brighter cornflower flashes on the table. Heat treatment, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement in the sapphire world, has been applied to gently improve the stone’s color and clarity, a careful intervention that preserves the gem’s natural character while enhancing its everyday beauty. The excellent polish finishes the package, so that each facet sits crisply and reflects light with clarity, allowing the sapphire to perform beautifully in jewelry, resisting dullness and showing off its Ceylon origin at every turn.

When you are choosing between options, practical considerations matter as much as poetry. This sapphire is robust enough for daily wear, and its emerald cut lends itself to secure settings that protect the corners while showcasing the table. For an engagement ring, the proportions offer a commanding presence without overwhelming the finger, and the vivid Ceylon blue reads exquisitely against a variety of metals whether you prefer the warm glow of yellow gold, the modern contrast of platinum, or the soft romance of rose gold. For collectors, the stone’s single origin as a Ceylon sapphire carries both historical cachet and market appeal, and the measured enhancements and reported clarity give you a transparent record of what you are buying. At The Natural Sapphire Company we guide each client through choices like these, aligning the gem to your lifestyle, your design preferences, and your intentions for the piece. We stand behind the stone with clear documentation and with the expertise to help you visualize it in different settings, so that the moment you choose this sapphire, you can be certain that your search for a blue of soul deep intensity and honest provenance has reached its conclusion.