2.69 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a beautiful, transparent 2.69 carat emerald cut sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company. The gem measures 9.24 by 7.51 by 4.03 millimeters, offering a well balanced face up size for a 2.69 carat stone. It displays a bluish green hue with medium intense saturation, which reads as a sophisticated and versatile color for both classic and contemporary jewelry designs. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning that it appears eye clean to most observers while retaining minute natural inclusions that are only appreciable with magnification or a trained eye. The polish is excellent, contributing to crisp facet junctions and lively light return from the table and step facets. Importantly, there has been no enhancement, therefore this sapphire is in its natural state, which is a key attribute for collectors and discriminating buyers who place a premium on untreated gemstones.

The emerald cut shape is an especially effective choice for this sapphire, because the long step facets emphasize the stone s crystalline structure and the purity of its transparency, while producing a controlled, elegant flash of light rather than aggressive brilliance. The step cut also tends to highlight color distribution, and in this example the medium intense bluish green color is evenly presented across the table and pavilion, with subtle face up brightness that complements the stone s clarity. The shallow to moderate pavilion depth at approximately 43.6 percent depth contributes to a broad, expansive table, enhancing perceived size on the finger. The cutting displays careful symmetry and facet alignment, and the excellent polish ensures that light glides across the facets with minimal surface interruption. For the buyer who favors refined, architectural gemstone aesthetics, the emerald cut sapphire delivers a cultured, understated statement that reads as both timeless and modern.

What gives this sapphire its unmistakable signature is the nature of its internal inclusions, which are characteristic of fine Ceylon material yet unusually subtle in this particular stone. Under magnification one observes fine silk of minute rutile needles that create a soft, silvery shimmer in certain light angles, imparting a silky depth to the bluish green body color. There are also isolated pinpoint crystals and a few tiny healed fissures that appear as feathery areas when examined closely, these features are minute enough to leave the gem eye clean at normal viewing distances, yet they serve as a natural fingerprint that confirms the stone s origin and its untreated state. The presence of oriented silk and occasional two phase features is consistent with gem materials formed under the specific geological conditions found in Sri Lanka, and these inclusions interact with the step facet geometry to produce attractive light play rather than detracting from the stone s visual appeal. For an educated buyer, such inclusions are not flaws to be concealed, but rather diagnostics that verify natural formation and provenance, enhancing the piece s collectible value.

From a value perspective this sapphire represents a rare conjunction of desirable attributes, presented by a reputable source in The Natural Sapphire Company. The combination of a gem quality 2.69 carat weight, an elegant emerald cut, a medium intense bluish green hue, a clarity that reads as very very slightly included at eye level, excellent polish, and no enhancement, creates a profile that is sought after by connoisseurs and by those seeking an investment quality center stone for an engagement ring or fine jewel. The Sri Lankan origin adds historical and market significance, as Ceylon sapphires are widely respected for their lively colors and refined inclusions. We can provide further gemological information or independent laboratory documentation upon request, and our specialists are available to discuss setting recommendations that will best display the stone s color and step facet geometry. If you are considering an elegant, naturally sourced sapphire with a distinctive internal signature and unenhanced authenticity, this emerald cut 2.69 carat bluish green sapphire offered by The Natural Sapphire Company is an exceptional candidate, and we welcome inquiries for additional images, magnified inclusion photographs, and guidance on mounting options.