3.08 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 3.08 carat transparent bluish green sapphire from Ceylon is presented in a classic emerald cut with dimensions of 9.62 x 7.34 x 4.41 millimeters, exhibiting a vivid color intensity and an excellent polish. The cut is executed with precise step facets that create broad, parallel planes across the crown and pavilion, producing a hall of mirrors effect that emphasizes color saturation and clarity rather than high frequency scintillation. Clarity has been evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, which combined with the clean facet junctions allows deep internal reflections to travel uninterrupted through the table and pavilion, yielding large, even flashes of tone. The stone has been heat treated to stabilize and intensify its bluish green hue, a standard and controlled enhancement used to bring out ideal saturation in Ceylon material. The emerald cut geometry and the controlled pavilion depth in this example prioritize color transmission and overall luster, resulting in a gemstone that reads as richly saturated at armature distance while maintaining transparency and crisp facet definition under magnification, reflecting The Natural Sapphire Company standards for cutting and finishing.

When compared to other gemstones in the sapphire family and adjacent categories, this emerald cut sapphire presents distinct reflective behavior. Against brilliant cut sapphires, which are faceted to maximize small scale scintillation, the emerald cut yields broader flashes and a more architectural light performance, making color the dominant visual attribute. Relative to classic Ceylon cornflower blue sapphires, which often appear brighter due to lighter tone and lively faceting, this bluish green example displays a deeper, more jewel like presence and fewer high contrast sparkles. Compared to spinel of similar color, this sapphire benefits from corundum s higher refractive index of approximately 1.76 to 1.77, producing stronger light return and a denser luster, while tourmaline and beryl show softer luster due to lower refractive indices and typically present less pronounced internal reflection. Emeralds show a very different appearance because of frequent included textures and a lower refractive index, which reduce brightness in comparison. For clients who value controlled, broad reflected flashes and intense color concentration, this Ceylon emerald cut bluish green sapphire is an excellent choice, and The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on settings that preserve the stone s optical characteristics and showcase its refined reflective qualities.