3.15 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 3.15 carat oval blue sapphire measures 9.70 x 7.24 x 5.56 mm, and is cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance color and light return. The stone is evaluated as eye clean at typical viewing distance, with a vivid color intensity that presents a strong, saturated blue face up. The polish is excellent, contributing to crisp facet junctions and lively reflections, and the overall appearance is consistent with high quality Ceylon origin, sourced from Sri Lanka. Enhancement is limited to standard heat treatment, a stable and widely accepted practice used to clarify and deepen hue without compromising the gem matrix. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire with full disclosure of its origin and treatment, reflecting the company emphasis on transparent sourcing and gemological accuracy.

When considered alongside historically renowned sapphires, this 3.15 carat Ceylon example occupies a distinctive position. Kashmir sapphires have been admired for their velvety cornflower blue, and Burmese examples are celebrated for deep, royal saturation. Ceylon sapphires historically offer lively, vivid tones with a brightness that reads as more electric in daylight. This specimen brings forward the vivacity associated with classic Sri Lankan material while maintaining a depth closer to the richer examples in museum collections. The mixed brilliant cut enhances scintillation and optimizes the perception of color, which gives the stone the visual impact of larger historical pieces despite its moderate weight. Its eye clean clarity removes common concerns about obvious inclusions, allowing uninterrupted transmission of color and light in a manner comparable to some of the most admired gemstones in private collections. The combination of vivid hue, resilient heat treatment, precise cutting, and clean clarity defines its unique value, making it suitable for a refined engagement ring or a bespoke piece that demands both presence and optical performance. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this sapphire as a measured and well documented example of quality Ceylon material, emphasizing provenance, gemological parameters, and suitability for fine jewelry settings.