2.89 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a beautifully transparent certified blue Cornflower sapphire, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, weighing 2.89 carats. The weight alone sets this gem apart from the many smaller stones available in the market, it is nearly three carats and that scale immediately changes the gemological and commercial profile of the stone. The sapphire is cut in a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant facet arrangement, and it measures 9.80 by 6.06 by 5.04 mm, proportions that give it an attractive face up area and a solid depth to enhance color saturation. The gem exhibits medium intense color intensity, a classic cornflower blue hue that is associated with Ceylon origin, and the polish is graded excellent, so light performance and surface luster are exceptional. The stone has been heat treated, a commonly accepted enhancement for sapphires that stabilizes and improves color and clarity, and the clarity is evaluated as slightly included at eye level, which means the inclusions are present but do not overly detract from the gem when mounted and viewed in normal lighting.

Carat weight is one of the most important factors for an educated buyer, because it directly affects rarity and value, and it also influences how color and clarity are perceived by the eye. At 2.89 carats this sapphire sits in a pivotal range where per carat prices typically rise disproportionately, because larger natural Cornflower blue sapphires from Ceylon are comparatively scarce. The way carat weight translates to physical size is demonstrated by the dimensions, the 9.80 mm length combined with a 5.04 mm depth produces a generous face up appearance that reads larger on the finger than many stones of similar weight with less efficient proportions. In addition, the depth contributes to color saturation, and for sapphires a balanced depth helps achieve a vivid but not overly dark tone. For collectors and connoisseurs, a near three carat Cornflower from Sri Lanka is especially desirable, because it offers the visual impact of a larger gem while maintaining the classic luminous clarity and lively blue associated with Ceylon material.

Beyond raw carat weight, the cut and finish are critical to how that weight expresses value. This sapphire was faceted in a mixed brilliant style, a choice that aims to combine the scintillation and fire of brilliant cutting with the broad, even color distribution that cabochal oriented cuts can provide. The excellent polish ensures that light enters and exits the gem with minimal scattering, so the cornflower blue reads with clarity and sparkle. Slightly included clarity at eye level indicates the presence of natural features, which for many buyers confirms the gem is natural and untreated in ways that are unacceptable, even though the stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement. In practical terms this clarity grade will generally be invisible when the stone is set in a ring or pendant, and the inclusions can contribute to a unique fingerprint that assures provenance and individuality. The combination of cut, polish, and the nearly three carat weight produces a gem that is visually satisfying under both daylight and artificial lighting.

Origin and treatment play a significant role for educated purchasers, and this sapphire’s Ceylon pedigree is an important attribute. Sri Lankan sapphires are celebrated for their bright, cornflower tones, and the geological environment of Ceylon often yields gems with a lively medium to medium strong intensity that still retain a sense of brightness and brilliance. Heat treatment, as disclosed here, is practiced to improve color uniformity and clarity, and it is widely accepted in the market when fully disclosed, because it enhances appearance without compromising long term stability. The Natural Sapphire Company provides full disclosure of origin and enhancement, and a certification accompanies the stone, giving assurance about the gemological parameters. For buyers assessing investment potential, a certified Ceylon Cornflower sapphire in the near three carat range, with solid proportions and excellent polish, is attractive because it combines collector appeal with practical wearability, and historically such stones retain demand in both the retail and secondary markets.

From a buying perspective, the 2.89 carat weight influences decisions about setting, style, and long term value. A stone of this weight and dimension works beautifully in a single stone engagement ring, a pendant, or as the centerpiece of a classic three stone ensemble, because the size is substantial enough to be a focal point while still fitting comfortably in everyday jewelry. The presence of slight inclusions and the heat treatment that improves color are factors that experienced buyers understand and appreciate, because they point to a natural, well presented gem with a documented enhancement. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the piece with our expertise in sourcing and gemological evaluation, and we can advise on mounting styles that maximize face up size and color, for example a low bezel for a modern look, or a lighter prong setting to expose the pavilion and increase apparent brightness. For collectors and buyers seeking a balance between rarity and practicality, this Cornflower blue sapphire at 2.89 carats is a compelling choice, combining notable weight, authentic Sri Lankan origin, and excellent workmanship that together justify premium consideration.