2.35 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.35 carat transparent cushion shape blue sapphire from Ceylon, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, is a rare combination of size, color and optical performance, presented in precise dimensions of 7.42 x 6.63 x 5.42 mm. The mixed brilliant cut chosen for this gem blends the scintillation of a brilliant faceting pattern with the depth and color saturation that step facets can emphasize. At medium intense color intensity the blue reads lively and engaging under varied lighting, it avoids the murkiness of over saturated stones and the washed out look of pale material, producing a balanced and wearable hue that flatters many skin tones. Clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning the internal features are so minor that they do not interrupt the visual flow of light, and with an excellent polish every facet edge is finished to maximize light return and minimize light leakage. The stone has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves color and clarity while preserving the natural origin and character that collectors and connoisseurs prize.

What sets this sapphire apart is not only the provenance and the measurements, but the way its internal crystal structure and cut interact to produce a sparkle that is unmatched by many stones in the market. Corundum crystals, the mineral family that sapphires belong to, have a naturally high refractive index and strong transparency, which gives a baseline potential for brilliance. The mixed brilliant cut on this cushion shape exploits that potential by combining a carefully proportioned crown and pavilion, calibrated table size, and multiple strategically placed facets that fragment and return light as scintillation and fire. The pavilion depth of 5.42 mm relative to the face dimensions gives the gem the right balance between depth and spread, so light entering the table is refracted, reflected across internal faces, and returned through the crown in lively flashes. Because the clarity is very very slightly included at eye level, the light pathways are unbroken, unlike in heavily included stones where internal features scatter and absorb light. The excellent polish ensures facet junctions act as mirrors, producing crisp, pinpoint flashes instead of dull, hazy reflections. Compared to common commercial cuts that emphasize weight retention over light performance, this sapphire was faceted to prioritize optical return and visual fire, giving it a liveliness that reads instantly when placed in the hand or set in a ring.

When compared to other sapphires available on the market, this Ceylon cushion stands out for its combination of quality, value and wearable beauty. Many sapphires of similar color may come either too small, overly dark, or with noticeable inclusions that reduce brilliance, while larger stones often sacrifice color uniformity or require heavy reworking. By contrast, this 2.35 carat gem offers a significant visual presence without veering into an overly intense tone, it delivers bright, clean flashes because of its near eye clean clarity, and it brings an exceptional polish finish that will hold up to daily wear. Ceylon sapphires are prized for their lively cornflower to medium intense blues, offering a different aesthetic from the velvety deep blues of other sources, and that liveliness makes them particularly attractive in open prong or cathedral settings that allow maximum light access. The heat treatment applied is a standard, stable enhancement used to harmonize color and minimize the need for more invasive treatments, resulting in a stone that gives excellent long term performance and value. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select and present stones with those real world considerations in mind, combining honest evaluation, provenance information, and a cutting style that highlights the natural structural advantages of the sapphire, so the result is a gem that sparkles more vividly, looks larger face up for its weight, and wears with the confidence of a finely finished, well sourced sapphire.