1.95 Ct. Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.95 carat green sapphire from Ceylon presents a carefully considered combination of weight, proportions, and finish that make it a compelling choice for an engagement gem. The stone measures 7.47 by 5.99 by 4.35 millimeters, and displays an emerald cut with step facets cut to emphasize planar reflections and architectural geometry. Transparency is excellent, and the surface finish is graded excellent for polish, which indicates skilled lapidary work and a high degree of facet precision. Clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which yields minimal visual distraction and allows the gem to read as clean to the unaided eye while retaining internal character under magnification. Color intensity is medium intense, producing a balanced, saturated green that remains lively under varied lighting. The sapphire has been heat treated, a standard enhancement for Ceylon material that stabilizes and improves color uniformity, and the origin is Sri Lanka, which is known for producing sapphires with a distinct blend of saturation and brilliance. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as a specimen that combines classic proportions and contemporary finish, suitable for a fine engagement ring setting.

From a faceting and proportion perspective this emerald cut demonstrates careful control of angles and facet interfaces to optimize both light return and color depth. The length to width ratio is approximately 1.25, which sits in the classic range for emerald cuts and provides an elegant, elongated profile that flatters the finger. The measured depth of 4.35 millimeters relative to the average of the length and width yields a depth percentage of roughly 64.6 percent, a dimension that balances volume and pavilion reflection. The step cut geometry employs broad table planes and graduated parallel facets on the crown and pavilion, creating a hall of mirrors effect that emphasizes color zones and directional flash rather than dispersed scintillation. Facet junctions are tight and symmetry is well controlled, and the excellent polish contributes to crisp facet outlines and clean light transitions. The girdle appears proportionate to the overall cut, providing secure setting options without excessive material loss, and the culet is minimal to absent which maintains a clean optical face and avoids light leakage through the base.

Color and clarity interplay is central to the gemology of this sapphire, and here the medium intense green is the defining aesthetic attribute. The hue leans into a green with subtle blue undertones that is characteristic of many Ceylon sapphires, providing a cool, refined look that remains versatile with different metal choices. The medium intense grade indicates a saturation that is noticeable and consistent, while still permitting internal reflections to contribute to brightness. Pleochroic behavior in corundum can vary, and this stone exhibits subtle directional color variance when rotated, a quality that adds depth and visual interest without producing strong color zoning. The very very slightly included clarity grading at eye level means that any internal features are minor and typically only visible under magnification or when specifically searched for, allowing the gem to present a clean window for color. Heat treatment applied to the stone is a stable, industry accepted enhancement, performed to improve color uniformity and remove unwanted color centers, and when done correctly it does not compromise the structural integrity of corundum. Combined, the color, clarity, and treatment history yield a sapphire that reads as lively and refined, suitable for a prominent central position in an engagement ring.

For engagement ring applications this sapphire offers both aesthetic versatility and practical durability. Corundum rates nine on the Mohs hardness scale which provides excellent resistance to everyday wear, and the emerald cut shape is particularly well suited to settings that protect the girdle and corners while showcasing the stone plane. Recommended mounting styles include four prong heads that anchor each corner of the emerald cut to reduce the risk of edge damage, bezel settings for a modern protective silhouette, and cathedral profiles for added presence and elevation above the band. The elongated outline complements traditional solitaire and three stone layouts, and the medium intense green will provide a distinctive alternative to white diamonds while maintaining understated elegance. The architectural facets of the step cut harmonize with metals that offer clear contrast, such as platinum or white gold for a cool, contemporary presentation, and with warmer metals like 18 karat yellow or rose gold for an evocative contrast that enhances the green tones. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document origin, treatment, and measured proportions for each gem to support design decisions and to assist jewelers in predicting final appearance once set. For a buyer seeking a technically refined, eye pleasing center stone for an engagement ring this 1.95 carat Ceylon emerald cut green sapphire represents a marriage of precise cutting technique, durable material properties, and a color profile that is both distinctive and wearable.