2.90 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

The Natural Sapphire Company proudly presents an exquisite gemstone that epitomizes both elegance and unparalleled quality. This remarkable blue sapphire, weighing in at 2.90 carats, is a testament to nature's artistry and the craftsmanship of expert gem cutting. Exhibiting an alluring transparency, this gemstone captivates with effortless grace, showcasing a kaleidoscope of colors when exposed to light due to its superb cut and vibrant natural hue. Its dimensions of 8.19 x 8.13 x 5.68 mm are meticulously optimized to maintain proportional symmetry, thereby enhancing its overall presence and impact.

Crafted with a mixed brilliant cut, this sapphire embodies the pinnacle of precision and expertise. The cut features a harmonious blend of step cuts on the pavilion and brilliant cuts on the crown. This specific faceting style ensures a maximized reflection and refraction of light, contributing to the stone's vivid color intensity and irresistible sparkle. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies the sapphire's innate beauty, allowing light to ripple gracefully across its facets, capturing attention from every conceivable angle. In the hands of a master cutter, each facet is painstakingly shaped to exacting standards, resulting in flawless symmetry and unrivaled brilliance.

The clarity of this sapphire, graded as very slightly included at eye level, underscores its extraordinary quality. Such clarity allows for an unobstructed passage of light through the stone, thereby accentuating its vivid color and enhancing its visual appeal. Minimal inclusions, located where they cannot mar the sapphire's transparency, allow the rich depths of the gem's oceanic blue to surface unimpeded. This clarity grade is particularly esteemed among connoisseurs who value both the gem's rarity and its natural heritage, as it maintains the stone's organic charm while showcasing a high degree of purity.

Color is a definitive characteristic of any gemstone, and this sapphire does not disappoint with its vivid blue color intensity, a trait that distinguishes elite gemstones. Sourced from Ceylon, the sapphire's origin is a critical component of its allure. Ceylon sapphires are globally revered for their rich hues and luminescent qualities, bearing a serene blue that is simultaneously deep yet vibrant. The natural saturation of color within this sapphire ensures that it retains its vivacious intensity irrespective of the lighting conditions, bestowing it with an unparalleled consistency and quality that seasoned buyers covet.

Finally, the excellent polish achieved by our artisans at The Natural Sapphire Company completes this gemstone's journey from raw mineral to a second-to-none treasure. The polished surface possesses a glass-like finish that facilitates optimal light performance, gracefully manipulating brightness and fire to elicit admiration from admiring observers. This finish is the result of an intricate, multistage process of sanding and buffing, employed to diminish any irregularities on the gem's surface until it achieves a mirror-like sheen. The excellent polish not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but ensures durability, making this blue sapphire an enduring masterpiece suited for inclusion within regal, opulent jewelry.