2.30 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are few gemstones that carry with them a story as old and enduring as the sapphire, and this pear shaped example speaks to that long tradition with eloquence, provenance, and timeless beauty. Ceylon sapphires have been prized for millennia for their pure, vivid blues, and this stone is a direct continuation of that heritage. Its pear shape echoes classical forms that have adorned royal signet rings, pendant drops, and ceremonial jewels through the ages, a shape that reads as both elegant and singular, a teardrop of color that has been favored by designers who value balance and lineage. At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate that lineage, and we present this gemstone not simply as a pretty object, but as a living piece of history that will anchor future heirlooms. Made of corundum, a mineral renowned for its durability and depth of hue, this sapphire is a reminder that some materials endure beyond fashions, connecting generations through craftsmanship, care, and a respect for the old ways of cutting, setting, and wearing fine stones.

The technical qualities of this sapphire are as impressive as its provenance, and they explain why it is so adaptable to bespoke work. This transparent 2.30 carat pear shape blue sapphire measures 9.78 by 6.48 by 4.97 mm, a proportion that combines presence with practical wearability. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, a cutting style that marries the scintillation and light return of a brilliant facet arrangement with the classic outline of a pear, which together produce lively flashes and a deep velvety body color. Its clarity is graded very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that indicates inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the gem s visual appeal to the naked eye. The color intensity is vivid, a saturated blue that reads as pure and luminous rather than dark or muted, and the polish is excellent, allowing each facet to play its part in reflecting and refracting light. The sapphire has been heat treated, a common and widely accepted enhancement that intensifies color and clarity while preserving the stone s natural origin, which in this case is Ceylon, Sri Lanka.

For bespoke jewelry this stone is particularly well suited, its size and pear form giving a designer considerable latitude while ensuring the finished piece will be both striking and wearable. At 2.30 carat and just under ten millimeters at its longest point, the gem occupies a sweet spot between everyday practicality and ceremonial presence, making it ideal for a center stone in a ring that commands attention without overwhelming the hand. The pear shape naturally flatters the finger, creating an elongating visual line when set with the point toward the knuckle, and it also adapts gracefully to pendant designs where the teardrop silhouette allows the stone to swing and catch the light. For earrings, matched pairs in a similar cutting style can create elegant drops, while a single pear can anchor a bespoke locket or a solitary pendant. The mixed brilliant cut ensures that the gem reads well set amid smaller accent stones, whether paired with brilliant cut diamonds to amplify brilliance, with rose gold to enhance warm overtones, or with platinum or white gold to emphasize the cool, vivid blue. Because of its moderate depth of 4.97 mm, the sapphire sits comfortably in many setting types, from low bezel secure mounts that protect the point, to open prong designs that maximize light ingress and sparkle.

When you commission a custom piece from The Natural Sapphire Company, the process is shaped by both respect for tradition and attention to modern preferences in wear and comfort, and this gemstone is a particularly rewarding starting point for that conversation. We provide full disclosure of enhancements and origin, and we can offer guidance on ideal metal choices, setting types, and design motifs that complement the pear shape and 2.30 carat scale. For those seeking a classical aesthetic, a solitaire or halo ring that honors historical proportions will showcase the stone s Ceylon heritage and vivid color. For a more contemporary statement, asymmetric settings or east west placements can be explored, always taking into account the gem s proportions so that the final piece reads as cohesive and balanced. Our artisans can tailor the mounting to protect the delicate point, optimize table orientation for maximum brilliance, and select companion stones to frame the blue while preserving its central voice. We invite you to view photographs, ask for additional images under different lighting, and discuss sketch options so that the final heirloom reflects both your personal story and the enduring legacy of Ceylon sapphire craftsmanship.