2.60 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this sapphire was born deep within the ancient geology of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, it began a journey that ties the slow rhythms of the earth to the quickening moments of human life. For millions of years heat and pressure coaxed aluminum and trace elements into crystalline order, and here in one of the oldest gem producing regions on the planet, miners working by tradition and experience found a rough crystal that would become something rare and personal. The island has a long cultural history with sapphires, a legacy of kings and artisans who prized blue stones for their steadiness and grace, and this particular piece carries that lineage. The crystal arrived at our cutting table with potential already visible in its depth and saturation, and the decision to shape it into a cushion form was guided by respect for its natural contours and the desire to reveal a vivid body color that speaks of Ceylon provenance, an origin we at The Natural Sapphire Company honor with every step of the gem’s transformation.

At the heart of this gem is an honest, transparent beauty, a two point six zero carat cushion shaped blue sapphire with precise dimensions of eight point nine three by six point eight five by four point seven four millimeters. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant faceting pattern to marry the cushion outline with lively internal reflections, producing scintillation that dances from facet to facet while preserving a rich, saturated face up hue. Evaluated at eye level the clarity reads very very slightly included, a testament to the stone’s exceptional cleanliness when seen without magnification, and the polish is excellent, giving each facet a mirror finish that amplifies the vivid color intensity. This sapphire is heat treated, a traditional and stable enhancement used to refine color and clarity in sapphires, a treatment we disclose openly because provenance and honesty matter as much as beauty. When you hold the stone to the light you will notice the way the mixed brilliant cut returns flashes of royal blue and cornflower tones, how the cushion outline softens the geometry into an elegant silhouette, and how the scale of two point six zero carats balances presence with wearability for daily devotion or special occasions.

Envision this stone set as the centerpiece of a ring passed from one generation to the next, each new wearer adding a stratum of family stories to its history. Sapphires are second only to diamonds in hardness among commonly used gemstones, and this inherent durability makes them ideal for jewelry intended to last lifetimes, and the excellent polish will endure with simple, careful maintenance. At The Natural Sapphire Company we guide clients toward settings that protect the girdle and allow light to play across the pavilion, recommending classic four or six prong designs, bezel settings when extra security is desired, or halo mounts that accentuate the cushion silhouette and increase perceived size without obscuring the stone’s identity. A well chosen setting, combined with periodic professional cleaning and a modest insurance appraisal, ensures the physical preservation of the gem, while certificate documentation and recorded provenance preserve its financial and sentimental value. Imagine the stone worn at a wedding, then worn by a daughter on her first day at a new job, then passed down as a symbol of resilience in hard times and celebration in good ones, each generation learning the gem’s origin story, its journey from Ceylon earth to The Natural Sapphire Company’s careful hands, and finally to a family chest where it will wait for the next moment to shine.

To make this sapphire a true heirloom we recommend thoughtful craftsmanship and storytelling in equal measure. Commissioning a custom design from our artisans allows the stone’s specific characteristics to determine metal choice and setting style, capturing the cushion proportions of eight point nine three by six point eight five millimeters and the stone’s mixed brilliant facets in a mount that both flatters and protects. We provide full disclosure about the heat treated enhancement and the gem’s assessment at eye level, and we offer secure documentation linking the stone to its Sri Lankan origin so future generations will know its beginning. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind not only the quality of the gem itself, but also the experience of creating an object that will carry names, dates, and memories forward. If you are seeking a piece that combines geological history, artisanal skill, and a promise of endurance, this vivid blue cushion sapphire invites you to imagine and to begin the next chapter in its long story, a chapter that could belong to your family for generations.