2.40 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite, transparent 2.40 carat oval sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, presents a compelling combination of size, color, and natural provenance that will appeal to the informed buyer. Precisely measured at 8.96 by 6.82 by 4.78 millimeters, the gem displays a depth of approximately 60.6 percent, a proportion that balances color saturation with light return. The mixed brilliant cut employed here uses brilliant facets on the crown combined with pavilion facetting designed to enhance scintillation while preserving the stone s natural color, and the result is a lively play of light across the table and facets. The stone s hue reads as greenish blue, with a dark color intensity that gives it presence and depth, and subtle shifts toward deeper blue or greener tones can be observed as the gem is turned, which is characteristic of quality corundum and appreciated by connoisseurs for dynamic, multi-dimensional color. The finish is of excellent polish, ensuring clean facet junctions and a smooth bright surface that maximizes visual appeal.

From a clarity and treatment standpoint this sapphire is especially desirable because it is natural and untreated, with no enhancement reported. In a market where heat treatment is commonplace to improve tone and clarity, the absence of enhancement enhances rarity and long term value for a discerning purchaser. The clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating that internal characteristics are present but do not significantly detract from the gem s transparency or overall aesthetic. For gemologically informed buyers, slightly included material in a stone of this size and color can be a positive attribute, providing a fingerprint of natural growth and origin, and contributing to the stone s character without compromising durability. The excellent polish and balanced proportions further mitigate light leakage, allowing the gem to display its dark, saturated greenish blue consistently in jewelry settings.

The heritage and provenance of this sapphire deepen its significance. Ceylon, Sri Lanka, has produced sapphires for millennia and is renowned for yielding material with clarity, lively color, and distinctive tonal range, qualities that have made Sri Lankan stones central to royal and religious jewelry across South Asia and beyond. Historically, sapphires from Ceylon were favored by monarchs and used in temple offerings, amulets, and ceremonial regalia, and they remain integral to local gem culture in regions such as Ratnapura, where traditional cutting and grading knowledge is passed through generations. This stone s untreated status and clear Sri Lankan origin connect it directly to that lineage, making it suitable not only as a striking center stone for bespoke jewelry, but also as a collectible piece for those who value traceable origin and classical gemological qualities. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize documented origin, meticulous cutting and grading, and transparent disclosure, and this Ceylon sapphire exemplifies those standards, offering a rare combination of authenticity, aesthetic strength, and cultural resonance that educated buyers recognize and prize.