2.55 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are moments when an object transcends adornment and becomes a declaration, and this 2.55 carat cushion shape blue sapphire is one such declaration. Meticulously selected and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this transparent gem measures 8.01 by 6.77 by 5.11 millimeters, and its mixed brilliant cut marries the vintage appeal of a cushion silhouette with the modern scintillation of faceting designed to maximize fire and return of light. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, reassuring you of the stone's eye clean presence, and the polish has been finished to an excellent degree so each facet reads with crispness and depth. Heat treated to enhance its stable vivid color intensity, this sapphire carries the distinguished provenance of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source lauded for producing blue sapphires of compelling tone and character. The result is a gem that feels both classic and contemporary, an heirloom in waiting, a private luxury for the wrist, the hand, or the heart.

Under different lights and set in different metals, the jewel tells subtly different stories, all of them alluring. The cushion form softens the geometry, while the mixed brilliant cut invites pulses of deep velvety blue and brighter flashes from the pavilion facets, creating a dialogue between depth and brilliance that flatters every setting. The vivid blue is unapologetically saturated, yet it carries a transparency that allows light to travel and refract through the stone, resulting in a luminous window to color. Because the polish is excellent and the surface facets are impeccably finished, the sapphire reads as a singular, polished element of design whether mounted in the center of a minimalist solitaire, embraced by a halo of brilliant diamonds, or cradled in a complex platinum lattice. The compact yet commanding size of 2.55 carats ensures it is wearable as a daily emblem of refinement, while remaining substantial enough to anchor a bespoke high jewelry commission.

The color of this Ceylon sapphire is its most persuasive companion to skin, and choosing the right setting reveals marvelous ways it complements different undertones. For fair skin with cool undertones, the stone's vivid sapphire blue finds a natural ally in platinum or white gold, metals that echo the coolness of the skin and sharpen the gem's cobalt edge, producing a crisp, noble contrast that reads as effortless elegance. For those with fair skin and warmer undertones, a delicate halo of warm diamonds set in rose gold can introduce a whisper of warmth that makes the sapphire glow, the blue gaining a more romantic, luminous presence against the soft warmth of the metal. Medium and olive complexions are uniquely flattering to this tone, the stone sitting harmoniously at the intersection of warmth and cool, where yellow gold enhances the blue with a rich, regal counterpoint, and rose gold offers a more modern, feminine narrative that emphasizes the gem's depth without overwhelming it. Darker skin tones provide a magnificent canvas for this vivid blue to sing, the gem appearing vividly saturated and jewel like against deep tones, and here both yellow gold and white metals succeed, the former for its royal, dramatic contrast, the latter for its crisp, haute couture clarity. In all cases, the sapphire's transparency and polished facets mean that it never reads flat, instead interacting with skin warmth to yield subtle shifts in perceived hue, an intimate performance that rewards inspection.

Owning a stone of this pedigree is an achievement, and The Natural Sapphire Company offers more than a gem, it offers a narrative that begins with provenance and ends at a bespoke commission of your imagination. This Ceylon sapphire, heat treated for permanence and finished to an excellent polish, is ideal for a signature solitaire ring that announces quiet confidence, a three stone piece that frames a personal history, or a pendant worn close to the heart as a private talisman. Consider a delicate bezel for everyday security, a diamond halo for evening distinction, or a bespoke setting that combines contrasting textures and metals to reflect a unique style. Our craftsmanship complements the stone without overshadowing it, ensuring the cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut remain the center of attention. For collectors, the clarity described as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level and the stone's natural transparency make this gem a rare balance of rarity and wearability, offering both aesthetic pleasure and the enduring satisfaction of exceptional taste. When you choose this sapphire, you choose a timeless expression of refined accomplishment, curated by The Natural Sapphire Company, ready to become a defining piece of your collection.