2.22 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This sapphire is a transparent, 2.22 carat, fancy shape greenish blue gemstone, with precise dimensions of 10.45 x 6.64 x 4.62 millimeters, originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, unenhanced and in its natural state. The gem presents an intense color intensity that reads as a lively greenish blue in daylight and shifts subtly toward a deeper blue under incandescent lighting. The combination of a clean transparency and a clarity grade noted as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level produces an immediately noticeable clarity that supports strong light transmission. The weight and scale make this stone suitable for a statement center setting in a ring or a pendant design where the elongated silhouette can be used to emphasize a bold profile. The provenance from Ceylon contributes to its desirability, because Sri Lankan sapphires are renowned for producing saturated and pure body colors, and because this specimen is unenhanced, its color and character remain an authentic expression of its origin.

The fancy cut on this piece is executed with a controlled mix of pavilion and crown facets intended to balance scintillation and color depth. The cutter retained an elongated outline with a length to width ratio that emphasizes the gem as a tapered shield with a distinct point, and the overall depth equates to approximately fifty four percent relative to the mean of the length and width, a proportion chosen to maintain both brilliance and color saturation. Facet junctions are crisp, and the excellent polish allows clean mirror like reflections from the table and step facets alike. The faceting pattern combines angular pavilion facets that return light through the crown with smaller engineered facets near the girdle that mitigate light leakage, resulting in a lively internal return without sacrificing the stone s intense hue. The symmetry is tight, which is apparent when the stone is viewed from multiple orientations, and the cutter s approach favored retention of weight while optimizing optical performance, a technique appreciated by collectors who prefer an artisanal trade off over mass market convention.

Color analysis reveals a rich greenish blue body color with strong saturation and a medium to medium deep tone, categorized by gemological standards as intense in color intensity. The hue sits comfortably between green and blue, with enough green component to give the gem a verdant depth while the dominant blue character maintains traditional sapphire identity. Pleochroic behavior is observable, with slightly more blue seen face up and a touch more green visible from steeper viewing angles. Because the sapphire is unheated and unenhanced, the color is intrinsic to the crystal chemistry and the trace elements present, which is an important consideration for connoisseurs who value natural color stability and geological authenticity. The very slightly included clarity at eye level translates to minimal, mostly pinpoint or feather inclusions that do not interrupt the visual field or compromise structural integrity. These inclusions are consistent with natural Ceylon material and can be used as microscopic fingerprints when documenting the stone for certification and future provenance tracking.

From a design and setting perspective this gem offers versatile options while maintaining a clear preference for settings that allow light to enter the table and showcase the color shift and brilliance. A minimal bezel can protect the point without obscuring the crown, and a classic four prong or custom gallery setting will lift the stone, maximizing light interaction. Metal choice alters perceived color, with cooler metals such as platinum or neutral white gold enhancing the blue aspect, and warmer yellow gold subtly enhancing the green component for a moodier expression. At 2.22 carats the stone translates to a substantial visual presence on the finger as shown in scaled imagery, while the high polish and intentional facet design ensure that the stone reads with lively brilliance in everyday wear. The Natural Sapphire Company offers experienced design consultation to place this sapphire in a setting that underscores its technical attributes and personal symbolism. For the purchaser seeking an emblem of personal power and distinction, the rich, bold greenish blue of this Ceylon sapphire communicates confidence and refined taste, and because the gem is durable and rated high on the Mohs hardness scale it remains suitable for regular wear when set and cared for properly.