2.71 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 2.71 carat pear shape blue sapphire, measuring 10.16 by 6.82 by 5.41 mm, presents itself as a rare and refined choice for the discerning collector, it is cut in a mixed brilliant style that maximizes internal reflections while preserving elegant pear shape lines, the clarity is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the color intensity is light and ethereal, the polish is excellent, and importantly the stone has undergone no enhancement, it is a natural Ceylon Sri Lanka sapphire, a provenance celebrated for delicate, luminous blues, this single, unenhanced example is a quiet rarity and an ideal center stone for a bespoke commission, owning it places you among a select group who appreciate naturally occurring color and transparency offered without treatment, The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire not as a mass produced item, but as a unique treasure reserved for those who seek authenticity and lasting beauty.

In the spectrum of sapphire and corundum material, this gem stands out for the way it returns light, the mixed brilliant facets create crisp white flashes and lively blue scintillation that shift as the stone moves, compared to deeper, more saturated sapphires from other localities, which often exhibit a velvety color dominance and softer, less sparkly reflections, this light Ceylon gem favors sparkle and clarity over depth of tone, compared to step cuts or cabochon cuts common in some Ceylon material, which emphasize color and extinction, the mixed brilliant cut here amplifies brilliance and scintillation, compared to other popular blue gems, aquamarine typically shows a gentler, more watery light return with lower dispersion, tanzanite is strongly pleochroic and can change from blue to violet with movement, and spinel usually offers high clarity and clean brilliance but without corundum character and historical appeal, overall this sapphire offers a balance of lively light performance and natural, untreated origin that is uncommon in stones of this size and clarity, because it is unenhanced and well polished, the reflections are pure and uncomplicated, making this pear shaped 2.71 carat Ceylon sapphire a rare find, The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to consider this gem as a limited opportunity to own a piece of natural history, crafted by nature and cut to reveal its very best.