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

Deep within the verdant landscapes of Sri Lanka, renowned for its rich gemological history, lies the origin of our exquisite 2.26 carat bluish green sapphire. This specific gem has been carefully extracted from one of the country’s fabled mines, where expert miners utilize both traditional and modern techniques to uncover precious stones. The Natural Sapphire Company is dedicated to sourcing such rare and beautiful sapphires, ensuring that each gem carries with it a legacy of purity and authenticity.

Upon extraction, the rough sapphire began a remarkable journey of transformation. Cutters with years of honed expertise take on the intricate task of shaping the stone, employing a step cut facade to enhance the gem’s dimensions: measuring precisely at 8.23 x 6.96 x 4.84 mm. This meticulous process highlights not only the stone’s innate transparency but also its vibrant bluish green hues, emphasizing the medium intense color intensity of the sapphire. Each plane of the step cut, favoring symmetry and echoing geometric precision, was sculpted to reveal a unique dance of light and color.

The clarity of a gemstone is a crucial factor that discerning connoisseurs understand deeply. This sapphire boasts a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating the presence of minor inclusions that are difficult to detect even to a trained eye. Such inclusions do little to distract from the gem's overall brilliance and merely serve as natural fingerprints, testifying to its natural formation deep within the earth’s crust. This attests not only to its authenticity but also contributes to the gem’s character and individualized beauty.

The craftsmanship expended on this gem extends beyond cutting and shaping. An excellent polish ensures that each facet immaculately reflects light, giving the sapphire its breathtaking luster. The surface smoothness attained through skilled polishing accentuates the step cut and enhances the sapphire's halo of unique coloration. The finesse of the polish is the final element of craftsmanship that brings the gem to its full visual potential, making it not only an item of adornment but a lasting investment piece.

The journey undertaken by this sapphire concludes in our collection at The Natural Sapphire Company, a name synonymous with quality and a passion for fine gems. Here, the stone stands embodies a bridge between earth's magnificence and human artistry, an exemplar of the supreme skill employed in crafting a gemstone. Buyers with an appreciation of intricate detail and natural elegance will find significant allure in this sapphire. Its origins, transparency, cut, clarity, and polish meld together, telling a story not only of geological wonder but of skilled human endeavor. As part of our curated selection, this bluish green sapphire is a facet of beauty waiting to reward its possessor with timeless elegance.