2.89 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape blue sapphire weighs 2.89 carats, and measures 13.44 by 7.96 by 3.84 millimeters, dimensions that yield an elegant elongated silhouette with a length to width ratio of approximately 1.69, a proportion favored for both solitaire rings and drop pendants. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, combining a modified brilliant crown with a stepped or modified pavilion to balance scintillation and color saturation. The cutter has prioritized a generous face up and controlled pavilion angles to allow the vivid blue hue to breathe while preserving lively return of light. The excellent polish is evident at the facet junctions, where crisp, well aligned facets meet cleanly without polish abrasion, producing sharp light return and strong windowing control. At the measured depth of 3.84 millimeters, and with an average table to diameter relationship tuned for a pear form, this stone offers a pleasing trade off between face up spread and internal light performance, presenting as slightly larger visually than its carat weight might suggest.

Color is a defining attribute of this specimen, evaluated as vivid intensity and presenting a saturated, deep blue that reads as rich and velvety under standard viewing conditions. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source renowned for producing sapphires with lively saturation and a clean blue character, and the heat treatment enhancement applied to this sapphire is a conventional and stable practice used to refine hue and clarity without concealment. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, meaning that characteristic natural inclusions are present but do not materially obstruct the gem s overall transparency or its ability to display intense color and brilliance. Under loupe examination the inclusions are typical of natural corundum from Ceylon, and they serve as internal fingerprints confirming natural origin. The mixed brilliant faceting pattern mitigates the visual impact of these inclusions by fragmenting light paths across multiple planes, enhancing perceived depth and promoting lively sparkling flashes rather than a single dark window.

As a gift this 2.89 carat Ceylon pear sapphire makes a striking and memorable choice for someone special, combining technical refinement with visual drama. The teardrop silhouette flatters a variety of settings, and the vivid blue allows confident pairing with precious metals, particularly near colorless white metals for a modern contrast, or warmer yellow gold for a classic, saturated look. For a ring, a protective V prong or partial bezel at the pointed end will safeguard the vulnerable tip, while allowing the crown facets to catch light on every movement, and for a pendant a three prong or halo mounting will maximize light entry and presence when worn at the neckline. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the craftsmanship and documented origin of this stone, and we can provide guidance on mounting proportions and design choices to ensure the finished piece maintains ideal light performance and wearability. Presented for a milestone celebration, an anniversary or a personal heirloom, this sapphire will read as both a technical achievement in cutting and a deeply personal, striking gift that will endure across generations.