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

This exceptional GIA certified blue green sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company presents a compelling combination of provenance, quality, and visual allure, making it an outstanding choice for the informed buyer. The stone weighs 2.22 carats and is cut into an elegant oval measuring 8.90 by 6.85 by 4.49 mm, a size that offers ideal presence for a statement ring or a refined pendant. It has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and color saturation, and GIA authentication confirms its essential properties. At a glance the gem is transparent with an intense color intensity that shifts between cool blue and rich green depending on the angle of light, a characteristic that gives the gem a living quality. The clarity grade is eye clean when examined at eye level, which means the stone presents a clean field to the naked eye without distracting inclusions. The polish is excellent, the finish crisp and reflecting light with a lively sparkle, and importantly the sapphire is free of enhancement, an increasingly rare and highly desirable attribute that preserves the natural character and long term value of the gem. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source world renowned for producing sapphires with lively tones and excellent clarity.

From a gemological perspective there are several factors that elevate this sapphire above ordinary material and justify its appeal to collectors and connoisseurs. The GIA certificate is a key part of that story, providing independent verification of weight, cut, color, clarity and the absence of heat or other common treatments. Eye clean clarity is especially meaningful in corundum because many sapphires show silk or feather like inclusions that can affect transparency and light return. In this example the mixed brilliant cut has been applied to optimize both face up brilliance and depth of color, using a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown to enhance scintillation while the pavilion faceting preserves strong color saturation. The measurements 8.90 by 6.85 by 4.49 mm produce well balanced proportions for an oval that will sit comfortably in a variety of settings, from classic four prong mounts to elegant bezel styles. Sri Lankan or Ceylon origin sapphires are prized for their clean, lively color palette that often leans toward bright cornflower blue through bluish green, and an untreated intense stone of this weight and clarity from Ceylon is uncommon, giving it both desirability and comparative rarity on the market.

When considered against famous sapphires in history this gem offers a distinct and defensible place in the spectrum of important stones. The storied Logan Sapphire and several royal sapphires are celebrated for their vivid cornflower blues and monumental sizes, while Kashmir sapphires are famed for their velvety blue saturation and silk like clarity. The Star of India is notable for its size and asterism effect, a feature absent in faceted material but historically prized for its rarity. By comparison this 2.22 carat Ceylon sapphire should not be measured by scale but by character, provenance and treatment status. Its blue green hue places it in a distinctive color niche, one that can evoke the deep teal of museum pieces with maritime provenance while maintaining a clarity and brilliance more akin to fine faceted gems in private collections. Because it is untreated and accompanied by a GIA report it carries provenance qualities that knowledgeable buyers equate with long term value, similar to how collectors prize documented untreated Kashmir or Ceylon sapphires that have been featured in historical collections. In short this sapphire offers an intersection of color appeal unusual for its weight and a documented natural state that aligns it with the attributes collectors seek when they compare contemporary purchases to famous historical pieces.

For buyers looking to invest in a wearable heirloom this sapphire presents tangible advantages, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to assist with customization and documentation to ensure a confident purchase. The intense blue green tone responds beautifully to several metal choices, with warm yellow gold accentuating the green facets while platinum or white gold will emphasize the blue and the stone s brilliance. A mixed brilliant oval of this size is ideal for a single stone engagement ring with a subtle halo to increase perceived size and light return, or as a centerpiece pendant that allows a viewer to appreciate the pleochroic shifts. From an investment standpoint untreated sapphires from reputable Sri Lankan sources with verified laboratory reports retain collector interest, and stones that combine eye clean clarity, intense color and excellent polish are the material that consistently performs in secondary markets. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can provide the original GIA documentation, high resolution images, and bespoke setting options to match your aesthetic and technical preferences, and our team can advise on appraisal and insurance considerations. This 2.22 carat untreated Ceylon blue green sapphire is an elegant and rare example of natural corundum, a gem that offers both immediate visual pleasure and enduring value for the discerning buyer.