2.79 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This item is a transparent blue sapphire weighing 2.79 carats, with precise dimensions of 11.18 by 5.98 by 5.66 millimeters. The gem is fashioned in a pear shape with a mixed brilliant cut that balances table brightness with pavilion depth, producing lively scintillation across the stone. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, which means minor internal features are present but do not disrupt the overall transparency or visual appeal when viewed without magnification. Color is described as vivid in intensity, offering a saturated, rich blue that maintains good tone and even distribution throughout the body of the stone. The surface finish is an excellent polish, contributing to crisp facet junctions and strong light return. This sapphire originates from Ceylon in Sri Lanka and has been heat treated, a conventional and stable enhancement that intensifies color and improves clarity while remaining accepted within the trade. The combination of carat weight, cut, clarity, color, and finish yields a gem that is both wearable and visually notable.

When placed in the context of historically famous blue sapphires, this gem shares essential qualities with several well known examples while retaining distinct differences that define its own value. Like the Logan Sapphire, it shows a deep saturated blue that commands attention without appearing overly dark, maintaining saturation while allowing lively internal reflections. In comparison to the Star of India, which is prized for its extraordinary size and star effect, this sapphire offers a different kind of appeal, focusing on transparency and faceted brilliance rather than asterism. The Stuart Sapphire is historically noted for its royal provenance and deep cornflower tones, and this gem echoes that classic Ceylonese blue, though on a more intimate scale. The Blue Belle of Asia represents the pinnacle of rare, gem quality Ceylon sapphires with exceptional clarity and color, and while that stone occupies a superlative tier, the present sapphire reflects many of the desirable attributes that collectors seek from Sri Lankan material. These comparisons are intended to orient the gem within the spectrum of familiar benchmarks, emphasizing that its strength lies in a vivid, clean blue and lively cutting, rather than unique historic associations.

From a gemological and practical perspective the stone’s pear shape and mixed brilliant faceting make it a versatile candidate for a range of settings. The elongated outline and measured length to width ratio provide elegance when set as a solitaire pendant, or as the centerpiece of a ring where the pointed end can be oriented toward the wearer for a lengthening visual effect. The mixed brilliant cut ensures that light is returned from both the table and crown facets, creating a balance of flash and overall color saturation. Very slight inclusions at eye level indicate that the gem will present as effectively eye clean in daily wear, while also retaining identifying characteristics that are typical of natural sapphires from Ceylon. Heat treatment, when performed responsibly, stabilizes and enhances the stone’s color and clarity without compromising durability. The good polish and well defined facet edges support secure hand fabrication and setting, reducing the need for extensive reworking during mounting.

The Natural Sapphire Company offers this Ceylon sapphire with detailed information on its provenance, cutting data, and enhancement history, which supports informed decision making for both private collectors and jewelry designers. Its 2.79 carat weight places it in a desirable size class for bespoke pieces where individual gemstone presence is important but not overly monumental. The vivid color intensity and transparent body make it particularly suitable for settings that allow abundant light exposure, such as open gallery rings and solitaire pendants, where color and brilliance can be appreciated from multiple angles. From a long term perspective, well cared for sapphires from reputable origins hold enduring appeal due to their combination of hardness, stability, and classical color. This gem represents a measured and demonstrable example of Ceylon sapphire quality, offering collectors and designers a natural, heat treated stone that balances visual impact with practicality, and that can be placed alongside more famous names in terms of the attributes that most strongly influence desirability, namely color saturation, clarity at face up viewing, and the quality of the cut and polish.