2.65 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This Ceylon origin sapphire presents as a transparent oval weighing 2.65 carats, with dimensions of 9.02 by 6.96 by 4.75 millimeters, and a measured depth that produces a depth ratio of approximately 59.5 percent, a proportion that balances face up area with internal light travel for strong color delivery. The body color is a greenish blue, evaluated as dark in overall color intensity, and crucially the stone is natural with no enhancement, which confirms that the hue and saturation are intrinsic to the crystal chemistry rather than a result of heat treatment or diffusion. Cut to an oval outline with a mixed brilliant faceting scheme, this sapphire combines a faceted crown with pavilion facets arranged to optimize scintillation while preserving the broad color plane that gives Ceylon sapphires their depth and character. At 2.65 carats the table and crown relationship has been managed to present a sizeable, lively face up appearance while maintaining pavilion depth sufficient for strong internal reflection, a balance that is particularly important in darker color grades where careful proportions avoid a windowed or overly inert presentation.

The mixed brilliant cut on this stone is executed with attention to facet junction clarity and facet symmetry, enabling lively return of brilliancy despite the dark color intensity, and the polish is graded excellent which results in mirror like facets that maximize perceived saturation and minimize stray light loss. The crown facets are sized to create a controlled pattern of light return, while the pavilion facets exhibit the angular relationships expected of a skilled cutter working to preserve weight while enhancing optical performance, a practical compromise that produces both fire and even color distribution. Clarity is graded as slightly included at normal viewing distances, and the inclusion population is modest enough that it does not dominate the visual field, instead adding a natural fingerprint that confirms origin authenticity. When observed under typical jewelry display lighting the inclusions remain subordinate to the overall play of color, and the cutting strategy mitigates impact by situating any more noticeable inclusions away from the center of the table when possible.

In a finished jewel this greenish blue sapphire will assert itself strongly, its dark tone and saturated blue green hue offering a focal point that contrasts elegantly with both warm and cool metal palettes, and its natural, unenhanced character will be evident to buyers who appreciate provenance and untreated gemstones. In white precious metals the stone will read as a deep teal blue with crisp highlights along facet edges, whereas in yellow or rose gold the warmer metal will bring out the greenish component and create a pronounced contrast that enhances perceived saturation, a consideration for designers aiming to emphasize the gem as a color anchor. The size and oval outline make it exceptionally versatile, suitable for center settings in rings where a solitaire or diamond accented halo can amplify perceived size, for pendants that maximize the vertical silhouette, or for bespoke three stone designs that pair side stones to control the visual temperature and brightness. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize the technical provenance of each gem, and this particular sapphire combines measured proportions, a disciplined mixed brilliant cut, slightly included clarity that verifies natural origin, and excellent polish, resulting in a gem whose vibrant greenish blue will stand out decisively in any well considered jewelry setting.