3.01 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 3.01 carat cushion shape blue sapphire measures 8.10 x 7.34 x 5.16 mm, and offers the satisfying balance of presence and wearability that educated buyers often seek. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, a design chosen to maximize internal fire and overall brilliance while preserving weight. The stone is transparent and displays an intense color intensity, a highly desirable attribute that contributes significantly to market value. Clarity is graded as eye clean at eye level, which means that no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye under normal viewing conditions, and this clarity enhances both the apparent depth of color and the stone's light performance. The polish is excellent, indicating a top quality finish on facets that improves luster and tactile appeal. Importantly for collectors and connoisseurs, this sapphire has received no enhancement, a factor that strongly influences rarity and long term value. The origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a classic and respected provenance known for producing sapphires with a vivid and appealing blue hue, and that origin is a persuasive factor for buyers who favor geographic pedigree alongside optical excellence.

From a durability perspective this sapphire scores 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the hardest gem materials available, second only to diamond which rates 10. By comparison quartz rates 7, and topaz rates 8, which frames sapphire as considerably more resistant to scratching and abrasion than many other gemstones commonly used in jewelry. That high hardness, combined with the eye clean clarity and robust mixed brilliant cutting, makes this gem particularly well suited to everyday jewelry settings such as rings and bracelets, provided it is mounted and cared for properly. Routine care is straightforward, gentle cleaning with mild detergent and a soft brush will maintain brilliance, and periodic inspections of the mounting will protect against loss. For buyers seeking a natural, untreated sapphire with verified origin, exceptional polish, and strong durability for everyday wear, this example represents a compelling choice. The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to provide further details, provenance information, and guidance to ensure this stone meets your expectations for beauty, integrity, and long term value.