2.27 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This piece is a beautifully transparent 2.27 carat oval blue sapphire, expertly faceted and cut in a mixed brilliant style, with precise dimensions of 8.22 by 6.81 by 4.80 millimeters. The mixed brilliant cut blends the depth and fire of a brilliant pavilion with the elegant outline of an oval crown, producing a stone that sits comfortably in classic and contemporary settings while maximizing return of light. Clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that the stone appears clean to most observers and retains excellent transparency and sparkle under normal viewing conditions. The color intensity is described as dark, and the polish has been finished to an excellent standard, which enhances the strength of color and surface luster. This sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves color and clarity without compromising the inherent durability of corundum, and the gem is sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing some of the world’s most sought after sapphires.

From a connoisseur’s perspective, the combination of carat weight, color intensity, and origin makes this sapphire unusually rare in the marketplace. While Ceylon is known for vibrant cornflower and medium tone blue sapphires, truly dark, richly saturated Ceylon blues in the 2 carat plus size are comparatively uncommon, because larger rough of consistent dark saturation is rare. A sapphire in this weight range often displays a medium tone or lighter hue when coming from Sri Lanka, so finding one with the depth of color identified here is notable. For an educated buyer, rarity is not only about size, but about the intersection of size, tone, and geographic character. This stone’s dark intensity maintains the hallmark silky depth and slight velvety appearance that collectors prize in high quality Ceylon material, yet it also retains enough transparency and brilliance to wear beautifully in a high end jewelry piece.

The slightly included clarity grade, combined with the mixed brilliant cut, provides an excellent balance between natural character and optical performance. Slight inclusions evaluated at eye level often serve as fingerprints of natural origin, and they do not detract from the gem’s visual appeal when the cutter has optimized facet alignment and proportions, as is the case here. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to emphasize light return and scintillation, while preserving weight from the original rough. The proportions indicated by the measurements suggest a generous table combined with sufficient pavilion depth, which when paired with excellent polish yields strong windowing resistance and lively flash under ambient light. In hand and in photos the gem reads as a deep blue that adapts to different light sources, showing a rich core color in subdued lighting, and lively blue flashes in brighter conditions, which makes it exceptionally versatile for ring and pendant designs.

When evaluating this sapphire for purchase, especially from a trusted dealer such as The Natural Sapphire Company, buyers should consider provenance, treatment transparency, and the stone’s potential for both everyday wear and long term value retention. Heat treatment is disclosed and it is the industry standard treatment for enhancing color in corundum, it is stable and does not require special maintenance beyond standard gemstone care. The Ceylon origin adds a geographic premium because of Sri Lanka’s historical reputation for producing sapphires with a particular vibrancy and character, and the rarity of a darkly saturated 2.27 carat oval from this region increases desirability among collectors and connoisseurs. For buyers seeking to mount this stone, its dimensions and mixed brilliant facet pattern make it straightforward to set in a variety of prong and bezel styles while preserving symmetry and light performance. The Natural Sapphire Company provides provenance support and can facilitate independent certification if required, and our gem specialists are available to advise on ideal settings, appraisal, and care recommendations to ensure that the gem performs as expected for many years.