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

One beautiful translucent 2.63 carat cushion shape blue sapphire arrives to you with the quiet history of Ceylon Sri Lanka entwined in its deep blue heart. Mined from alluvial deposits where sunlight filters through palms and paddy fields, this gem began as a hidden fragment of the earth, shaped over millennia before being coaxed from the riverbed by skilled hands. The stone measures 8.92 by 7.26 by 3.96 mm and carries the gentle, rounded silhouette of a sugar loaf cut, a traditional form that honors the natural crystal while presenting a soft domed surface. Translucent and vivid in color intensity, the sapphire displays a rich blue that recalls the monsoon sky and island lagoons, a color that has long been prized in Sri Lankan lore and worn by nobility as a symbol of protection and prosperity.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we guided this sapphire from rough to revelation, selecting it for its balance of weight, color and character. The cutter enhanced its natural appeal with an excellent polish that amplifies the depth of color and the way light breathes within the domed form. The clarity is graded slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a touch of natural identity that tells the tale of formation and time, and that adds a unique fingerprint to the stone rather than diminishing its beauty. The sapphire has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement that brings forward the vivid hue while preserving the gem's integrity. Set in a design that allows the sugar loaf crown to catch light and cast a velvety wash of blue, this cushion shape stone will sit with presence, whether as a solitary signet or as the heart of a refined ring. This gem is ready to become part of a story, to be passed down and to gather memories, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to assist with setting options and documentation so that its provenance and characteristics are preserved for generations.