2.93 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent greenish blue sapphire weighs 2.93 carat and is masterfully fashioned in a classic emerald cut, with elegant dimensions of 10.33 by 6.68 by 4.24 mm that give it a balanced and refined presence. Hailing from historic Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, this gem carries the legacy of centuries in which Ceylon sapphires were prized by regional courts and travelers along ancient trade routes. The medium intense color intensity delivers a tone that is both dignified and approachable, a blue that leans toward green in certain lights and returns to a vivid blue in others, making it striking in portraits and private collections alike. With an excellent polish that produces crisp facet outlines and brilliant light return, and with no enhancement, this sapphire stands as a rare example of natural beauty in its original state. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that natural story by presenting this gem as a piece to be cherished across generations, a jewel that nods to history while remaining utterly wearable today.

The emerald cut is a shape steeped in classic sensibility, associated with refined taste and a long history of lapidary artistry in which larger tables and parallel step facets create an internal arena for color and light to move slowly and deliberately. In this 2.93 carat stone those stepped facets emphasize the purity and depth of the greenish blue tone, allowing the eye to travel along planes of color that shift with every subtle movement. The clarity has been graded as eye clean at eye level which means that to the unaided eye this sapphire reads as pure and transparent, free from surface distracting features, and capable of being set centrally in a ring, pendant, or bespoke piece where it can become the heart of a design. The gem is transparent and clean yet alive, the polished planes offering a mirror like calm that is enlivened by the deep Ceylonese color that has long been celebrated for its luminous and often subtly velvety character.

Even when a sapphire appears eye clean, its internal inclusions are what make it truly individual, like natural signatures written into its crystal structure during its formation deep within the earth. These internal features may be minute crystals, delicate needle like silk, tiny fingerprint like veils, or three phase inclusions that combine liquid, gas, and solid, and while many remain invisible without magnification, their presence is what confirms this stone as a natural creation rather than a manufactured likeness. For the collector who values provenance and authenticity, those microscopic markers are invaluable, serving as one of a kind identifiers that deepen the story of the stone and link it to its place of origin. In practice these subtle inclusions sometimes add a softening to the light and a nuance to the color, imparting a character that is impossible to replicate in synthetic stones or heavily treated material. This sapphire, untreated and honest in its natural state, is therefore not only a jewel of considerable beauty but also a keeper of geological memory and a candidate to become a future heirloom. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present gemstones like this as tokens of tradition and continuity, stones that invite care and conversation as they pass from hand to hand, era to era. If you seek a classic gem with a storied origin and distinct internal character, this emerald cut Ceylon sapphire stands ready to become part of your enduring collection.