2.26 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped blue sapphire weighs 2.26 carats, and measures 9.05 by 6.94 by 5.00 millimeters, presenting a well balanced silhouette that suits both solitaire and halo settings, the gem is transparent with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, and it comes to you from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing sapphires with lively and refined color characteristics, the stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that gently intensifies color and improves clarity without altering the fundamental nature of the crystal, at The Natural Sapphire Company we present this sapphire as a natural, gemological piece that combines classic size and refined proportion, the compact depth and the pear outline work together to maximize face up presence while maintaining wearable proportions for an everyday or special occasion piece.

Color is among the most important determinants of value for a sapphire, and this stone exhibits a medium intense blue that reads as vibrant and pure in a variety of lighting conditions, the tone is neither too dark to obscure brilliance, nor too light to appear washed out, and the saturation is sufficient to read as true blue with a slightly lively resonance that is characteristic of quality Ceylon material, the mixed brilliant cut marries a faceting scheme that emphasizes brilliance on the crown with a pavilion arrangement that returns light efficiently, as a result the gem displays lively scintillation and a pleasing balance between sparkle and color, this balance is particularly important for buyers who want a stone that is visually compelling without relying on extreme saturation that can look inky in some settings.

Clarity has been graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, this means that the sapphire is effectively eye clean to most viewers, while still retaining tiny natural inclusions that are visible only under magnification or to a trained gemologist, those microscopic inclusions are not flaws in the pejorative sense, rather they are unique identifiers that confirm the stone is natural and that record its crystallization history, such features can include minute pinpoint crystals and delicate silk like needles that help distinguish one natural sapphire from another, these internal features can act in the same way a fingerprint does for a person, providing a pattern that is useful for identification and provenance work, the presence of minor inclusions also contributes to the gem having a lively internal texture, and because the clarity grade was made at eye level, you can be confident that the face up presentation is clear and bright, the heat treatment applied is a conventional, durable enhancement that commonly reduces the visibility of rutile silk and improves overall color uniformity, heat treatment does not involve filling, it is widely accepted in the trade, and it yields a stable result that will not degrade with normal wear.

For the educated buyer, this sapphire represents a compelling intersection of provenance, physical quality, and enduring appeal, Ceylon origin commands considerable respect because of the region’s historical and geological reputation for producing sapphires with a certain vibrancy and translucency, the 2.26 carat weight is substantial enough to make a strong visual impact while remaining versatile for a range of mounting styles, the mixed brilliant cutting strategy and excellent polish ensure optimized light performance, and the very very slightly included clarity provides the reassuring evidence of natural formation that many informed purchasers prefer, at The Natural Sapphire Company we take care to document origin and treatment, and we can assist with additional gemological reports if desired, whether you are selecting a center stone for an engagement ring, a pendant, or a bespoke creation, this Ceylon pear sapphire balances beauty and integrity, delivering a gemstone that is both scientifically interesting and emotionally resonant, if you would like more technical details, viewing options, or recommendations for settings that will best showcase this stone, we are available to guide you through the selection and commissioning process.