3.02 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped blue sapphire from Ceylon offers a rare combination of size clarity and sparkle, weighing 3.02 carats and measuring 9.69 x 6.47 x 6.42 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes light return. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select stones that balance vivid color intensity with excellent polish and transparency, and this example is graded very very slightly included at eye level, which gives it a clean appearance that many competing stones lack. Compared to classic Kashmir sapphires, which are renowned for a velvety cornflower blue with a softer tone, this Ceylon stone reads as livelier and more transparent, showing brisk scintillation rather than a plush, diffused glow. Against Burmese sapphires from Myanmar, which often deliver deeper royal blues and heavier saturation, this sapphire retains a brighter mid to strong tone that catches the eye in movement and in light, offering a more modern electric blue that photographs and sets beautifully. Versus Australian and Madagascar material, which can trend toward inky or overly dark tones in larger sizes, this Ceylon gem preserves clarity and a vivid hue without becoming so dark that sparkle is lost. Against Montana sapphires, which commonly present cooler steel and teal undertones, this stone is purer in blue, delivering the kind of true blue that jewelers and collectors prefer for classic settings.

Beyond hue and tone this sapphire competes strongly on value and versatility, heat treated in the stable and accepted manner that enhances tone while preserving natural character, making it more accessible than untreated stones of comparable look without sacrificing quality. The mixed brilliant cut produces lively fire and return, outperforming many step cut or shallow stones that appear dull at hand, and the excellent polish ensures facets play together to amplify color rather than mute it. For someone choosing between origins this Ceylon sapphire offers a sweet spot, combining the vivid saturated blue often associated with Sri Lankan material with the clear near eye clean presentation that adds immediate presence in a ring or pendant. When you want a sapphire that reads richer and more vibrant than many commercial offerings, while retaining the transparency and liveliness of top Ceylon examples, this 3.02 carat pear is a superior choice, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind its selection and provenance.