3.49 Ct. Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

In the long sweep of gemological history few stones carry the same lineage and quiet authority as a sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a land whose mines have furnished crowns and reliquaries for centuries, and this remarkable green sapphire offered by The Natural Sapphire Company draws on that deep heritage. Weighing 3.49 carats, fashioned into a perfect round shape with dimensions of 8.37 x 8.23 x 6.41 mm, this gem sits at the intersection of classical restraint and visible presence, an heirloom quality stone that reads as much like history as like a jewel. Its mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to marry the best of tradition with the demands of contemporary brilliance, allowing the pavilion and crown to work in concert, producing flashes of light and a depth of color that reward both close examination and admiring distance. The vivid color intensity is not loud, but it is unmistakable, a saturated green that carries the cool clarity and timeless gravitas associated with Ceylon sapphires, while the excellent polish ensures each facet catches the light with a clean, gleaming finish. The gem has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement that stabilizes and enriches color, honoring both natural character and modern gemological standards, and it arrives with a clarity grade of eye clean evaluated at eye level, so that its internal world enhances rather than distracts from its outer statement.

The size and clarity of this sapphire make it an especially compelling candidate for a statement piece, because at 3.49 carats it has real physical presence on the finger, at the throat, or as a bold brooch, and because its eye clean clarity guarantees that nothing interferes with the drama of its color or the way it transmits light. When set in a solitaire design the stone occupies the entire visual field, commanding attention while remaining utterly refined, and when partnered with a halo of smaller diamonds or warm accent stones the round mixed brilliant form plays off contrasting lights and darks to emphasize the vivid green hue. The nearly symmetric girdle reflected in the dimensions of 8.37 x 8.23 mm supports classic proportions, and the 6.41 mm depth contributes to a rich internal glow rather than a windowed appearance, so the sapphire reads as substantial and alive from every angle. The mixed brilliant cut is an especially thoughtful choice for a gem intended to be worn as a statement, since it balances scintillation and color face up, creating a gem that sparkles like a diamond when it moves, but gives the ownership experience of a colored stone that retains an aura of antiquity. With excellent polish the stone’s facets meet with crisp junctions, so light is returned with clarity and brightness, a tactile and optical quality that behaves like a living legacy.

For the discerning client who values tradition and provenance as much as visual impact, this Ceylon green sapphire is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece that already feels venerable, even as it is ready to be set for modern life. Picture it in a classic four prong platinum setting where the metal recedes and the stone commands the stage, or imagine it embraced by a warm yellow gold bezel that evokes the jewelry of earlier centuries, either approach creating a piece destined to be passed down and remembered. At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in guiding that transformation from loose gem to family treasure, offering bespoke design consultations to ensure that the setting honors both the stone’s character and your aesthetic aims, and ensuring full disclosure about origin, treatment, and the gemological qualities that make this sapphire exceptional. Because the gem is eye clean and vividly colored, it requires no compromise between drama and refinement, which is precisely the balance collectors and clients seeking a statement piece desire. We invite you to view this 3.49 carat Ceylon green sapphire in person or via our detailed imagery and reports, to feel how its size settles into the hand, to see how its clarity invites contemplation, and to imagine the legacy it will begin when set and worn with pride.