2.54 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Across the centuries, sapphires have been prized as a symbol of wisdom, protection, and enduring elegance, and this cushion shape blue sapphire offers a direct link to that storied past. Originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source revered since antiquity for producing some of the world most luminous sapphires, this stone carries with it the heritage of island mines that have supplied crowns and talismans for generations. Weighing 2.54 carat and measuring 7.63 x 7.41 x 4.61 mm, its cushion silhouette marries the soft curves of a classical cut with the architectural precision that modern lapidaries achieve. The mixed brilliant cut gives the pavilion and crown a balanced play of light that recalls the old world charm of heirloom jewels while delivering the scintillation and fire that contemporary connoisseurs expect. In the light the stone reads as a vivid blue that is at once regal and alive, a color intensity that commands attention yet retains an understated depth perfect for a piece meant to be worn through a lifetime.

What elevates this sapphire beyond its impressive provenance is its flawless presentation from every angle, a quality carefully cultivated through exacting cutting and finishing. The mixed brilliant cut ensures that each facet interacts with light to create a lively internal motion, and the excellent polish completes that performance by granting a mirror like surface that refracts and returns color with remarkable fidelity. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is described as very very slightly included, which for practical visual appearance means the gem appears transparent and clean, maintaining an open window into the saturated blue heart of the stone. The subtle internal characteristics are part of its natural story, they confirm authenticity and add a whisper of individuality without detracting from the overall purity of character. When turned, tilted, or viewed beneath different lights the sapphire reveals new depths and nuances, its vivid color intensity remaining steady and luminous, a testament to both its natural origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka and the care taken in its shaping.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor the lineage of such gemstones by presenting them with full attention to both provenance and presentation, ensuring that each stone is ready to be set into a creation that will be treasured for generations. This stone has been heat treated, a traditional enhancement that brings forward the inherent blue tones while preserving the gem natural identity and structural integrity, allowing jewelers to realize classic settings that highlight the cushion shape and the brilliant play of light. Envisioned in a simple platinum bezel for a timeless engagement setting, or mounted in a vintage inspired halo to amplify its royal color, this sapphire adapts to designs that celebrate history and continuity. Its dimensions and weight make it versatile for a ring center stone or a bold pendant, and its excellent polish and mixed brilliant cut ensure that it will read as flawless to the eye, catching glances and holding a steady gaze. For those who value tradition, legacy, and the quiet authority of a gemstone that speaks of ancient mines and careful craftsmanship, this Ceylon blue sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company offers a rare opportunity to claim a piece of enduring beauty that will pass seamlessly from one generation to the next.