2.66 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are searching for a sapphire that ends the hunt for perfect color and presence, this cornflower blue pear shape from The Natural Sapphire Company meets that need in every way. This gem weighs 2.66 carats, and measures 11.00 by 6.89 by 4.71 millimeters, a size that reads as substantial and elegant on the hand, or as a dramatic pendant. Its mixed brilliant cut is engineered to maximize light return while preserving a clean, classic silhouette, and the excellent polish gives each facet a crisp definition that translates to a lively play of light. The stone is transparent and evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, so you experience a pure, uninterrupted sea of blue without visible inclusions detracting from its face up beauty. This is an unheated natural sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance that collectors and buyers know signals authentic and desirable cornflower blue, and its medium intense color sits in that coveted sweet spot where vibrancy and depth are perfectly balanced.

To understand why this sapphire stands out in comparison to more common gemstones it helps to consider light response and durability together. Diamonds are famed for their brilliance and fire because of their high refractive index and dispersion, yet a diamond delivers a very different kind of optical effect, more white sparkle than saturated color, and for many lovers of colored stones a vivid pure blue communicates emotion and uniqueness in ways a diamond cannot. Compared to aquamarine and blue topaz which tend to read as pale and pastel, this cornflower blue presents concentrated color that holds strong even in larger sizes, so it reads as unmistakably blue rather than washed out. Compared to tanzanite this sapphire offers greater toughness and long term wearability, tanzanite can be more pleochroic and change hue with movement but it is softer, whereas this sapphire will resist the daily knocks of a ring setting without needing extraordinary care. Spinel and synthetic blues can be beautiful, yet few natural stones combine the Ceylon origin color, the clarity that reads clean to the eye, and the assurance of no enhancement altogether. The mixed brilliant faceting creates scintillation that rivals the liveliest gems, and because the stone is eye clean the light dances across uninterrupted planes, making the cornflower hue feel alive and three dimensional rather than flat.

If your priority is an engagement ring that feels singular and meaningful, or a collector piece that holds provenance and investment appeal, this sapphire answers that brief with confidence. Picture it set as a pear shaped solitaire in a refined prong mounting to emphasize its length and teardrop outline, or imagine a halo ring that frames the cornflower center stone with contrast and accent stones to amplify sparkle without diluting the primary color. A simple bezel setting will protect the point and silhouette for an active wearer while preserving the stone s purity and tone. We are happy to advise on metal choices to complement the medium intense blue, white metals for a modern contrast, warm metals for a vintage warmth, and combinations that bring forward the stone s most flattering undertones. At The Natural Sapphire Company we accompany this sapphire with detailed certification and measurements, and we will provide guidance on setting, care, and valuation so you know precisely what you are acquiring. This gem s unheated status, eye clean clarity, mixed brilliant cut, excellent polish, and Ceylon origin make it an exceptional selection for someone who wants the visual impact of a richly colored sapphire, the confidence of a naturally sourced and untreated stone, and the practical strength needed for everyday wear. If this aligns with what you have been seeking, we invite you to reach out for close up imagery, custom setting options, and expert guidance to bring this cornflower blue sapphire into your collection or onto the hand that deserves something truly exceptional.