2.17 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.17 carat cushion shape bluish green sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, measures 7.25 x 6.70 x 4.80 mm, and presents as a transparent, faceted gem with a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant pavilion and crown arrangement is chosen to maximize return of light and to balance color saturation with lively sparkle, while the cushion outline maintains a classic, soft profile that flatters the gem in a variety of mounting styles. The stone is graded eye clean at normal viewing distance, which means no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye, a quality that significantly enhances visual appeal and market value. Its color intensity is described as intense, a term that denotes strong saturation without appearing overly dark, allowing both the bluish and greenish facets of the hue to be appreciated under varied lighting. The excellent polish contributes to crisp facet junctions and sharp reflective surfaces, and the stone is unheated and unenhanced, a characteristic prized by connoisseurs because it preserves natural origin and treatment transparency.

When comparing reflective qualities to other gemstones in its category, this Ceylon sapphire benefits from the refractive index and pleochroic properties inherent to corundum, which produce lively brilliance and subtle changes in hue as the stone moves. Against other blue green sapphires, Ceylon material typically offers a brighter, more vivid light return than darker, heavily saturated stones from certain localities, and the mixed brilliant cut accentuates scintillation relative to standard step or antique cuts. Compared with spinel, which can show excellent lustre but typically lacks strong pleochroism, this sapphire displays more complex color dynamics and a slightly higher refractive brilliance. Compared with green tourmaline, which tends to be more dichroic and has a lower refractive index, the sapphire exhibits stronger light return and crisper facet reflections. Compared with emerald, which often carries more inclusions and displays oil treatments, this sapphire’s transparency and eye clean clarity deliver superior optical performance for those seeking both aesthetic purity and long term value. For the educated buyer, the combination of Ceylon origin, intense natural color, eye clean clarity, excellent polish, mixed brilliant cut, and lack of enhancement makes this 2.17 carat cushion sapphire a rare and compelling choice for investment quality jewelry.