2.54 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This sapphire began its story in the ancient gem gravels of Ceylon, where monsoon waters and timeworn hills quietly concentrated treasures beneath the surface. From the moment our trusted local miners unearthed rough crystals, this stone carried the long memory of the island, a memory that has linked kings and commoners to the blue of the sea and sky for centuries. The hue that the miners first glimpsed was vivid, a saturated Ceylon blue that promised depth and life, and from that moment The Natural Sapphire Company followed the path of the crystal with careful hands and an eye for heritage. The journey from riverbed to workshop involved gentle cleaning, thoughtful assessment, and an understanding that this sapphire was not merely a gem, but a piece of place and history, a Ceylon stone with cultural resonance that includes temple offerings, regal ornaments, and modern day heirlooms.

In the cutting studio the team made deliberate choices to reveal the stone at its most luminous. This cushion shape blue sapphire weighs 2.54 carats, and measures 7.51 by 7.41 by 5.03 millimeters, proportions chosen to balance face up presence with optimal light performance. The mixed brilliant cut skillfully combines the scintillation of brilliant facets with the color retention of step facets, creating a dialogue between fire and saturation. The broad, gently rounded table invites light into the heart of the gem, while the carefully faceted crown disperses that light into vibrant flashes. Below the girdle the pavilion facets are angled to return light back through the crown, emphasizing both brilliance and the vivid color intensity that is the stone character. With clarity graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the internal features are minor and do not interrupt the visual flow, allowing the mixed brilliant design to play across a largely transparent canvas. The polish is excellent, the facet junctions are crisp, and the result is a dynamic surface that catches daylight and candlelight alike.

This sapphire was heat treated to enhance its natural color, a stable and widely accepted practice that deepens saturation without altering the stone essence, and every stage from treatment to final inspection was documented to ensure authenticity and value. Placed in a simple bezel, a delicate halo, or a classic four prong mount, the cushion shape and mixed brilliant cutting make the gem versatile, offering a regal presence on the finger without overpowering the hand. At 2.54 carats the stone sits with confident poise, visible in the hand images where the vivid blue reads as both bold and refined, a living jewel that responds to movement and light. When set, the facets will continue their conversation with every gesture, the mixed brilliant facets scattering points of white scintillation while the step facets nurture zones of rich blue, producing a depth that is both visual and emotional. The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to imagine this sapphire as part of a new story, one that honors its Ceylon origin, respects the craftsmanship that shaped it, and celebrates the light that it so generously returns.