2.55 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.55 carat round blue sapphire presents exacting proportions at 7.63 by 7.63 by 5.42 millimeters, yielding a depth of approximately 71 percent, a deliberate cutter decision to concentrate color and maximize table return. The mixed brilliant cut couples a brilliant facet pattern on the crown with modified pavilion faceting, producing a balance of scintillation and broad flashes of saturated color. Facet junctions are crisply executed, and the excellent polish enhances surface luster, so light enters through the table and is returned with vivid blue intensity rather than lost to excessive leakage. Clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which for a trained grader indicates minimal internal features that do not materially interrupt transparency or brilliance, and which often manifest as pinpoint or feather characteristics best seen at certain angles. No enhancement has been applied, so the color and clarity are entirely natural, and the documented origin of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, explains the lively, saturated blue that ranges from pure velvety blue to slightly electric tones under strong light. The gem’s round outline and expertly managed depth make it an ideal candidate for settings that favor strong color retention, such as bezel and low profile prong mounts, while maintaining exceptional light performance for daily wear.

Beyond the technical specifications, this sapphire carries a romantic provenance rooted in its blue, as though the monsoon skies and deep coastal waters of Ceylon were sealed within the crystal lattice. The vivid color intensity seems to hold a memory of twilight on the Indian Ocean, a subtle gradient of blue that appears to breathe as the stone moves, suggesting promises whispered at dusk and kept through time. The restrained visibility of the very very slight inclusions contributes to the truthfulness of the gem, a reminder that natural origin and honest beauty can coexist, and that love itself is strongest when acknowledged in its imperfections. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select and present such stones for clients who value both gemological integrity and emotional resonance, and we can advise on settings that honor this sapphire’s color, cut, and provenance to create an heirloom piece that performs technically and speaks poetically.