3.53 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This Ceylon Sri Lanka blue sapphire weighs 3.53 carats, with precise dimensions of 8.72 x 8.59 x 5.64 mm, presented in a round shape with a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant design pairs a faceted brilliant crown with a calibrated pavilion geometry, producing a balanced interplay of brilliance and color retention. The crown manifests proportioned table and star facets to encourage scintillation, while the pavilion angles are tuned to return light effectively, optimizing face up brightness for a medium light color intensity. Clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating only minor, well absorbed inclusions that do not compromise overall transparency or light performance. The sapphire has undergone controlled heat treatment to enhance color uniformity and improve crystal clarity, a standard and stable enhancement for Ceylon sapphires, and the piece exhibits an excellent polish, with facet junctions crisp and surface luster finely executed. These technical attributes result in a gemstone that displays lively facet contrast, stable color distribution across viewing angles, and durable surface finish suitable for daily wear.

Constructed with longevity in mind, this sapphire is an ideal candidate for a generational heirloom, the combination of a robust Mohs hardness of nine, excellent polish, and the mixed brilliant faceting ensuring enduring brilliance through resettings and periodic maintenance. Provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka contributes to its historical and market significance, with a color profile that is classically admired and adaptable to a range of setting aesthetics from traditional to contemporary. When set by expert jewelers from The Natural Sapphire Company, attention to girdle integrity, bezel coverage or secure prong design, and occasional professional ultrasonic cleaning and inspection will preserve the stone for decades. The mixed brilliant cut also allows future recuts or re-proportions if fashion or inheritance circumstances require adaptation, while the stable heat treatment and clean clarity support long term value retention. For collectors and discerning buyers seeking a technically refined gemstone that can be cherished, inherited, and remounted over generations, this 3.53 carat Ceylon blue sapphire embodies the craftsmanship, durability, and timeless optical performance to serve as a family legacy.