2.71 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that feel like fragments of history, and this Cornflower blue sapphire is one of them, a living echo of centuries of admiration for the deep blue of Ceylon. This beautiful transparent Other certified Blue Cornflower sapphire weighs 2.71 carat, with a graceful cushion shape and dimensions of 7.53 x 6.84 x 5.78 mm, and it carries a mixed brilliant cut that breathes life into its intense blue hue. At eye level the clarity grades as very very slightly included, which in the world of fine sapphires means a crystal clear presence with delicate, natural character that does not distract from the gems luminous appeal. The polish is excellent, allowing every facet to catch and return light with a refined brilliance, and the stone has been carefully heat treated to optimize color and clarity in ways that have been practiced by master cutters for generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate stones like this because they represent both artistic legacy and the enduring beauty that has made Ceylon sapphires prized by sovereigns and collectors for centuries.

The provenance of this gem is as important as its appearance, Ceylon Sri Lanka being synonymous with that quintessential cornflower blue that has graced royal ornaments and antique settings for hundreds of years. The mixed brilliant cut chosen for this cushion shaped sapphire is a sophisticated marriage of old world charm and modern light performance, designed to preserve the classic silhouette while maximizing scintillation and depth. A transparent sapphire of this caliber, with intense color intensity and very very slight inclusions, underlines the skill of both nature and the cutter, creating a stone that reads as timeless when set in a vintage inspired mount or as striking when placed in a contemporary design. Heat treatment is a standard and accepted enhancement that stabilizes and enhances the stone without compromising its natural origin or long term durability, and the certification noted as Other certified provides an additional layer of assurance about the stones reported characteristics and origin. For those who value lineage and authenticity, a Ceylon cornflower sapphire carries a narrative of place and craft, a connection to the storied mines and the hands that have refined such stones through the decades.

As an investment the attributes of this sapphire speak plainly to potential future appreciation, sapphires of cornflower blue from Ceylon have a long track record of strong demand combined with limited supply, particularly at weights above two carats where truly fine color and clarity remain rare. A 2.71 carat stone with intense color intensity, excellent polish and very very slight inclusions represents a category that collectors and connoisseurs actively seek, and as global wealth grows and interest in tangible luxury assets continues to rise, gems that combine exceptional hue, clarity and verifiable origin have historically shown steady to significant appreciation. The presence of certification and the clear documentation of the stones origin and treatments further enhance marketability and resale prospects, because provenance and transparency matter increasingly to buyers and investors alike. At The Natural Sapphire Company we advise clients to consider such pieces as both wearable heirlooms and long term assets, to ensure proper documentation and insurance and to recognize that the interplay of rarity, aesthetic excellence and trusted origin creates the strongest foundation for value growth. Owning a Cornflower blue sapphire of this quality is to possess a fragment of natural history, a piece of craftsmanship, and a potential store of value, all in one, and it is precisely this blend of beauty and scarcity that makes such stones enduringly desirable.