2.17 Ct. Blue Cabochon Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful semi translucent 2.17 carat oval blue sapphire is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, measuring 7.81 by 6.16 by 4.11 mm, with a cabochon cut that emphasizes depth and color. At first glance the gem offers a vivid blue intensity that reads as a rich, saturated royal blue with subtle variations that play gently across the domed surface. The cabochon profile produces a smooth, continuous face that softens light and allows the color to glow from within, creating a velvety, luminous presence that is distinct from faceted stones. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as eye clean, which means the gem presents without noticeable inclusions under normal viewing and retains a pure, clean appearance that maximizes visual impact. The polish is excellent, providing a glassy, reflective skin over the dome that enhances the stone for both close inspection and distance viewing. Enhancement is heat treated, which is a widely accepted and stable practice used to achieve and stabilize the color and clarity that makes this sapphire so desirable. The stated origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and the material demonstrates the characteristic brightness and topaz like clarity that collectors and designers often seek from Ceylon sources.

In practical use this 2.17 carat oval cabochon is versatile and easy to set while being striking as a center stone. The oval outline and domed form sit beautifully in bezel settings, where the metal frames the cabochon and protects the edges, and in low profile closed back settings that allow the gem to present its color without competing reflections. For a classic look consider yellow gold which will warm the blue and add a vintage tone, or choose white gold or platinum for a cooler contemporary contrast that emphasizes the pure blue hue. The stone also makes an elegant pendant, where the cabochon can be showcased flat against the skin and allowed to catch ambient light, and it is suitable for signet or cocktail styles where the smooth surface creates a tactile, sophisticated feel. Because the gem is semi translucent, light transmission contributes to a depth and inner glow rather than sparkle, so design choices that let light play across the dome are most effective. The eye clean clarity means inclusions will not distract, and the excellent polish ensures a bright smooth surface that reads well in photography and in person.

As a trusted resource for quality sapphires The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to assist with setting recommendations, custom design, and additional photographic documentation to help you imagine the stone in finished jewelry. Heat treated sapphires like this one are considered stable under normal wear, though we advise routine care such as cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and avoiding harsh chemicals and sudden extreme temperature changes that could affect any setting. We can provide close up images, mounting suggestions that complement the oval cabochon, and guidance on compatible metal choices and accent stones if you wish to move forward with a custom piece. Our team can also discuss matching or complementary stones if you are building a set. If you have questions about light behavior, measurements, or how this 7.81 by 6.16 by 4.11 mm cabochon will sit on a particular ring size, please let us know and we will be happy to provide measurements, mock up views, and personalized advice to ensure this vivid Ceylon sapphire meets your expectations.