2.43 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.43 carat round shape blue sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka stands apart from the many small and middling stones you will find on the market, because weight in sapphires is more than a number, it is the single most important factor that elevates rarity and value. Many sellers offer bright looking sapphires under one carat, and a few carry decent examples around one carat to one and a half carats. Those stones are attractive for accent use, but they cannot match the visual presence and per carat value uplift that a true two plus carat stone delivers. When compared to typical commercial catalog sapphires of similar color but smaller weight, this 2.43 carat gem creates a dramatically larger face up appearance, more depth of color, and a market tier that is quieter and more exclusive. The Natural Sapphire Company brings you this transparent, vividly colored gem with excellent polish to ensure that the extra weight reads as pure, lively blue on the finger, rather than as a shadowed or dense mass that some heavier but poorly cut stones can exhibit.

Beyond the headline carat weight, the proportions and finish of this gem confirm why it is a better choice than many alternatives you will encounter. The dimensions of 8.16 by 8.10 by 5.02 mm combine with a mixed brilliant cut to balance face up spread and lively brilliance, so the 2.43 carat weight translates into real visual impact rather than hidden bulk. Its clarity grade is very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which is an exceptional outcome for a natural stone of this size and color provenance. Many larger sapphires show more obvious inclusions or a muddy color saturation that pushes them into lower value grades. In this example the vivid color intensity is clean and saturated, and the excellent polish amplifies sparkle and life, so you get the best of size, color, and light performance. Heat treated enhancement is disclosed, and in the market heat treatment is an accepted and stable process that enhances color and uniformity without undermining durability, making this sapphire a smart acquisition compared to untreated stones that appear less vivid, or compared to heavily filled or surface treated stones that can degrade over time.

From a value and purchase perspective the 2.43 carat weight is where scarcity begins to significantly affect price and desirability. Price per carat tends to climb steeply as stones move beyond the common weight brackets, especially when the gem maintains vivid color and high clarity like this Ceylon example. Customers often find that two carat plus natural sapphires with such a clean, vivid appearance are limited and command a collector premium, while lab grown alternatives offer size at a lower price but do not carry the same provenance, resale characteristics, or natural origin premium that many buyers seek. Compared to other blue gemstones on the market that trade on fashion rather than gemstone fundamentals, this sapphire combines natural origin, responsible enhancement, and exacting cutting standards, which is why The Natural Sapphire Company sources and certifies stones like this for connoisseurs and those seeking a lasting centerpiece. Whether you are designing a classic solitaire ring that needs a confident center stone, or selecting a special keepsake that will mature in value and appeal with time, this 2.43 carat Ceylon sapphire represents a thoughtful balance of rarity, visual presence, and long term value that outperforms many common market options.