2.08 Ct. Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A rare story begins with a single gem, a transparent green sapphire from the legendary mines of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. This exquisite oval sapphire weighs 2.08 carats, and measures 8.73 by 6.49 by 4.65 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that returns light with a lively, sophisticated brilliance. The stone displays intense color, and the finish is of excellent polish, qualities that speak to careful selection and skilled cutting. Clarity is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the gem reads clean to the eye while retaining natural character and depth. Enhancement is limited to heat treated, a traditional and accepted practice that brings out the best in Ceylon gems, and that enhancement is fully disclosed so that the gem may be appreciated in full confidence.

To view this sapphire is to watch a living piece of geology respond to light and movement with subtle drama. The mixed brilliant cut creates a tapestry of small and larger facets that catch and throw light in varied directions, while the oval outline lends a classical silhouette that flatters the finger or the neck. The depth gives the gem a velvety internal glow, and the intense green appears layered, with darker forest hues mingling with slightly bluish undertones as the gem turns. Because the stone is transparent and very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the internal inclusions do not interfere with scintillation, and instead add a quiet authenticity that speaks of natural formation under heat and pressure over eons, a quality that appeals to those who treasure origin and story.

Ceylon sapphires carry a long history that touches royal courts and maritime trade routes, and this stone is part of that enduring lineage. For centuries Ceylon has produced sapphires admired for their clarity and depth of color, and a green sapphire such as this one evokes images of emerald canopies and ancient temples set beside the sea. When set in classic designs, the gem becomes a timeless heirloom. A single stone set in a refined four or six prong solitaire in platinum will read as an emblem of quiet authority. Alternatively a vintage inspired four stone or cluster design will place the gem within a narrative of inherited elegance, while a bezel set in warm yellow gold will recall antique signet and seal styles, creating a piece that will age gracefully with the wearer.

For a custom piece the green sapphire offers many harmonious pairings, depending on the mood desired. For luminous contrast choose round brilliant or single cut white diamonds to form a halo and shoulders, the cool white of the diamonds will lift the intense green, creating a luminous, couture frame. For warmth and a nod to classical jewelry pair the sapphire with small yellow or cognac diamonds, they will bring out yellow green undertones and create a sumptuous, vintage inspired palette. For a softer, romantic approach consider pairing with delicate pink sapphires, their rosy glow will gently temper the green and add a refined feminine touch, especially when set in rose gold. For modern minimalism set the oval with tapered baguette diamonds on either side in a three stone composition, or combine two graduated trapzeoid diamonds for architectural balance in platinum, the clean lines will accentuate the mixed brilliant cut and the gem will read as contemporary and cultured.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we regard this green sapphire as an object of both earth and craft, a gem that links geological time with human care. When crafted into a bespoke ring, pendant, or pair of earrings the stone will reward thoughtful choices in metal and accent stones, becoming a wearable chapter from the Ceylon mine to the modern day. We invite you to contemplate this sapphire as a future heirloom, a piece meant to be worn and admired for generations, retaining its story of origin and its refined finish. Our design team can recommend settings that honor the gem, and will fully disclose the heat treated enhancement and all gem details, so that your custom piece has the clarity of provenance to match the clarity of the stone. Please contact The Natural Sapphire Company to explore settings and to begin the careful process of turning this 2.08 carat oval green sapphire into a lasting legacy.