3.14 Ct. Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

At The Natural Sapphire Company we present a jewel of singular character and restrained drama, a transparent 3.14 carat cushion shape green sapphire that speaks to collectors who seek distinction rather than fashion. This gem measures 9.51 x 8.49 x 4.67 mm, and has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes scintillation while preserving the stone overtones that make green sapphires so intoxicating. Evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, this sapphire offers clarity that reads clean to the observer while retaining the natural telltale signatures of its origin, with an excellent polish that floods each facet with light. The color sits in a dark intensity, a deep green that retains clarity and depth at once, and the stone has received careful heat treatment to refine its tone in a way that respects its natural character. There are few opportunities to acquire such a beautifully balanced piece, and for the connoisseur this sapphire represents a rare alignment of weight, cut, clarity and provenance.

When considering hue and tone, this Ceylon green holds a singular place among the worlds known for exceptional sapphires. Compared to the legendary Kashmir sapphires, which are prized for their dreamy cornflower blue and velvety tone, this Ceylon green offers a denser, more terrestrial personality with green depth rather than the smoky softness of Kashmir. Against classic Burmese gems, which often produce intensely saturated blues and royal tones, the Sri Lankan green reads more botanical and nuanced, with cooler bluish undertones in some lighting and warmer olive hints in others. Australian green sapphires tend toward a more olive and sometimes brownish green, giving them an earthier, rustic appeal, whereas this Ceylon example sits cleaner in hue, with a steadier green that can flip between deep forest and midnight teal depending on the light. Montana sapphires are known for their unique teal and blue green spectrum, usually lighter and more transparent, and by contrast this stone carries a richer darkness and a more contemplative presence. Placed next to Madagascan finds that often show vibrant secondary tones, this sapphire reads as more elegant and composed, with a darkness that feels deliberate rather than overpowering. These comparisons are not meant to subordinate any source, each region has its rare signatures, but to place this 3.14 carat Ceylon green in context so the collector can appreciate how its hue and tone create a unique voice among the worlds most sought after gemstones.

Owning a stone from The Natural Sapphire Company is joining an intimate circle of collectors who recognize provenance and craftsmanship as inseparable, and this cushion shaped green sapphire is the kind of piece that transforms a jewelry commission into an heirloom. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to balance table brilliance with pavilion depth, allowing the dark color intensity to read as an invitation to look closer, to discover subtle flashes and internal gardens when the light moves. Its very slightly included clarity means it has the authenticity many collectors prize, not a laboratory sterile perfection but a living gem with trace signatures that confirm its natural origin. Heat treatment has been disclosed, applied ethically to enhance rather than create beauty, and the excellent polish ensures it will sit with confidence in a fine setting. For those seeking exclusivity, we limit our offerings of such distinguished Ceylon stones, and we are prepared to guide you through setting options and bespoke mounting designs that will conserve weight, color and presence. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to arrange an exclusive viewing, and claim a place among the few who will own this refined, rare, and quietly powerful green sapphire.