3.08 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 3.08 carat pear shape blue sapphire presented by The Natural Sapphire Company carries with it the calm authority of ages. Sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, this gem measures 11.36 by 7.14 by 5.33 mm and has been expertly fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut to amplify both color and life. Its clarity is graded very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, and it displays a vivid color intensity with an excellent polish. Heat treated in the well established tradition of improving stability and color uniformity, this sapphire joins a lineage of stones prized by royalty and collectors for centuries. Ceylon sapphires have long been celebrated in chronicles and crowns, praised for a bright, watery blue that seems to glow from within, and this gem exemplifies that enduring character while offering the durable presence of corundum for generations of wear.

The reflective qualities of this pear shape sapphire are a study in balance between brilliance and color. The mixed brilliant cut combines a faceting scheme that allows strong light return with larger pavilion facets that emphasize depth of hue. Compared to step cut or cabochon sapphires, which emphasize even tone and a velvety surface, the mixed brilliant cut produces livelier scintillation and a more animated play of light across the pavilion and crown. Against other Ceylon sapphires, this stone leans toward vivid saturation while retaining the island signature of luminosity rather than the plush, powdery tone prized in Kashmir sapphires. Compared to Burmese sapphires which often show a denser, royal blue with more velvety appearance, Ceylon material such as this tends to read brighter and more electric under daylight, making facets flash with lively internal reflections. When set in comparison to diamonds and other high dispersion gems, the sapphire offers less fire and spectral color breakup, because corundum has a lower dispersion than diamond, but it compensates with a deeper, more sustained color and a different kind of brilliance that is richer and more contemplative than the quick flashes of white light typical of higher dispersion stones.

Placed beside other gemstones in the same family and category, this sapphire stands apart for its combination of clarity, cut, and provenance. Spinel, a gemstone often mistaken for sapphire in historic jewelry, shares a similar refractive index range but typically exhibits a different type of brilliance and a cleaner, simpler light return because of its crystal structure. Tanzanite offers dramatic pleochroism and a softer, more velvety sheen that shifts between blue and violet, but it is less hard than sapphire and behaves quite differently under faceting, with broader flashes rather than the crisp scintillation seen here. Australian and Madagascar sapphires may present darker, inky tones or different greenish undertones, and their reflective character can be more reserved. In contrast, this Ceylon sapphire’s mixed brilliant architecture encourages strong contrast between light and dark facets, translating into a lively yet classic presence. The excellent polish ensures that light glides smoothly across the surface, enhancing mirror like reflections on table and facets alike, while the very very slightly included clarity grade means that at eye level it reads clean and transparent, allowing the color to breathe freely without distraction.

For a collector or someone seeking an heirloom, this 3.08 carat pear shape blue sapphire is an invitation to participate in a continuum of taste that values history, rarity, and time honored craftsmanship. A pear shape has always carried an elegant symmetry that nods to classical silhouettes and courtly jewelry, making it ideal for pendants, solitaire rings, or bespoke creations that emphasize lineage and legacy. The stone’s Ceylon origin connects it to ancient trade routes and to the long tradition of Sri Lankan gem cutting and mining that fed palaces and private collections alike. Whether set in a classic platinum four prong mount to showcase the pavilion reflections, or embraced by a halo of small white diamonds to add contrast to its vivid blue, this sapphire will command attention in a way that is both noble and restrained. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the provenance and craftsmanship of this gem, offering it not only as a gem of exceptional optical character, but as a living piece of history ready to be worn and preserved for generations.