3.20 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One transparent blue sapphire, weighing 3.20 carats, offers an emerald cut shape with dimensions of 9.25 x 7.74 x 4.76 millimeters, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish. The clarity is described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which yields an attractive, clean appearance to the naked eye. The stone has been heat treated to optimize color and stability, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka. This example is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, and it combines classical step cut geometry with a saturated, vivid blue that reads as both lively and refined in hand. The emerald cut proportions and table are sized to reveal a broad, even color plane, while the precise facet joins and excellent polish promote crisp light return and a distinct, elegant step facet flash rather than a brilliant sparkle.

The emerald cut profile lends itself to a wide range of jewelry applications, and the stone can be adapted with confidence into traditional and contemporary settings. For engagement rings, a four or eight prong mounting with corner protection will maintain the octagonal silhouette while protecting the cut corners, and a low profile or cathedral mounting will sit comfortably for daily wear. A full bezel setting will offer superior security and a clean visual frame, while an open gallery or partial bezel will permit light to enter the pavilion and preserve the perceptible depth of color. A halo of small round brilliant diamonds will intensify perceived size and create a luminous contrast, while tapered baguettes at the shoulders will emphasize the step cut geometry for an Art Deco influence. East west settings will yield a modern, architectural statement, and tension or rail settings are feasible when the gem is mounted by a setter experienced with emerald cut girdle thickness and pavilion depth to ensure retention and stability. For non ring applications, the gem is ideally suited to solitaire pendants where an open back will maximize saturation, to matched stud earrings when accompanied by a complementary partner, to cufflinks and signet adaptations where the stone can be set flush for durability, and to bracelet link modules where secure bezels or channel settings will protect the proportions in daily use.

When commissioning a custom piece, several practical considerations support the long term beauty and security of this sapphire. The very very slight inclusions are minimal at standard viewing distances, and the heat treatment is a stable enhancement commonly accepted in the trade, however the open setting choices will accentuate the gem, and closed settings will offer additional protection at the expense of some visible depth. The dimensions 9.25 x 7.74 x 4.76 millimeters inform bezel seats, prong positions, and gallery clearances, and an experienced jeweler will prepare seatings that follow the emerald cut pavilion to avoid light leakage and to maintain even color distribution across the table. Metal choice will influence the perception of blue, with platinum and white gold lending a cool contrast, and yellow or rose gold imparting warmth to the overall appearance, so metal selection can be used intentionally to modify the visual presentation. The Natural Sapphire Company can provide detailed design consultations, scaled CAD renders and wax models, and guidance on mounting tolerances and maintenance recommendations that include routine prong inspection and professional cleaning to preserve polish and optical performance. These services support a considered custom execution, and the stone described here offers the dimensional stability, color saturation and clarity to perform beautifully in a wide variety of settings, from understated daily wear pieces to statement cocktail or heirloom commissions.