2.22 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.22 carat round blue sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka embodies the timeless allure of a gem that has been revered across centuries, and it arrives to you through The Natural Sapphire Company with all the provenance and care one expects of a true classic. Transparent and vivid in color intensity, this sapphire measures 7.76 x 7.70 x 5.10 mm, a proportion that gives it presence on the hand while preserving an air of refined restraint. Ceylon sapphires have been prized since antiquity for their lively blue hues and luminous tone, and this stone carries that storied heritage into the modern moment. Heat treated in a standard and stable manner to enhance its innate color, it retains natural character and charm, with a clarity grade of slightly included as evaluated at eye level, which only serves to authenticate its natural origin for collectors and connoisseurs who value legacy over perfection.

What sets this sapphire apart is its masterful mixed brilliant cut, a geometric faceting scheme that was conceived to coax the maximum play of light from the crystal. The mixed brilliant approach combines the depth and return of a brilliant style with the elegant symmetry of a modified step or mixed pavilion, producing a scintillation that is both lively and sophisticated. Each facet has been placed and proportioned to capture light at varying angles and to return it as vibrant flashes of royal blue, electric azure, and deep cornflower tones, depending on the light source and viewing angle. The crown facets act as gateways, gathering daylight and candlelight, while the pavilion facets channel and return that light in concentrated beams that create scintillation and the illusion of depth beyond the gem surface. An excellent polish across every facet ensures those beams are crisp and uninterrupted, so that the sapphire seems to ignite from within when tilted or turned, achieving brilliance and fire that are hallmarks of exceptional cutting. Even the slight inclusions play a role in the gem narrative, adding subtle texture while leaving the overall transparency intact, and serving as proof of the sapphire s natural geological journey.

To wear this sapphire is to wear a fragment of history with modern craftsmanship, an heirloom in the making. Its round shape and balanced dimensions lend themselves beautifully to classic settings that have endured through generations, from the solitary elegance of a single stone solitaire to the refined drama of a halo or the balanced symmetry of a three stone design. This versatility is part of the sapphire s enduring appeal, for it can anchor an engagement ring, a pendant, or a bespoke pair of earrings without ever feeling out of place. The vivid color intensity is at once regal and approachable, offering a luminous focal point that pairs gracefully with white gold for a cool contemporary statement, with yellow gold for a vintage inspired warmth, or with platinum for a perpetually modern aesthetic. As with all of our gemstones at The Natural Sapphire Company, this sapphire comes to you with a combination of ethical sourcing, transparent disclosure, and practical guidance to help you choose a setting that will preserve its beauty and value for decades.

Owning a Ceylon sapphire like this is an invitation to become part of a long lineage of admirers who have prized these stones for their beauty and their symbolic weight. It is an object designed to be passed on, to gather stories, to mark ceremonies and quiet moments alike, and to offer a durable reminder of taste and tradition. The dimensions of 7.76 x 7.70 x 5.10 mm and the 2.22 carat weight provide a proportion that photographs and wears beautifully, and the mixed brilliant cut ensures that light will continue to play across its surface in new ways for as long as it is cherished. If you are seeking a gem that combines the romance of antiquity with the technical brilliance of modern cutting, this Ceylon blue sapphire is a rare and worthy selection that reflects The Natural Sapphire Company s commitment to quality, history, and timeless elegance.