3.22 Ct. Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Deep within the ancient highlands of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where geological time and elemental pressure coax mineral beauty from the earth, this green sapphire began its long journey. Formed over millions of years as aluminum and trace elements rearranged under heat and pressure, the rough stone was discovered by skilled hands who have been working the island since colonial maps first bore the name Ceylon. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present this transparent green sapphire of 3.22 carats, oval shape, with dimensions of 10.20 x 7.74 x 4.89 mm. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to marry the depth of color with a lively play of light, and the result is a gem with intense color intensity and an excellent polish that captures flashes of green and subtle blue green flashes depending on the angle of view. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is very slightly included, a classification that speaks to the stone being essentially eye clean while retaining tiny natural inclusions that confirm its origin. As is common for fine sapphires, this gem has been heat treated to bring out its best color and clarity in a stable, permanent way that enhances rather than alters its innate character.

From the mine to the faceting wheel, every stage of this sapphires passage was guided by human skill and a sense of respect for the material. After extraction the rough was studied for zoning and growth lines, then oriented so the oval outline and mixed brilliant faceting would both preserve weight and reveal the truest tone. The result is a gem that feels alive with story. The slight natural inclusions act like the sapphires fingerprint, small hallmarks of its subterranean past that no laboratory process can replicate. Ceylon sapphires carry a cultural legacy that stretches across centuries and continents, prized by local jewelers and royal houses for their velvety saturations and watery clarity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in maintaining transparent relationships with our suppliers and in offering the provenance that connects the wearer to that long geological narrative. We can discuss the stone in context for a bespoke commission or provide additional imagery and documentation to place this sapphire within a lineage of Ceylon gems that are cherished for their personality as much as for their color.

When comparing this natural green sapphire to lab grown stones, the differences run deeper than price or consistency. Laboratory grown sapphires can be extraordinarily clean and consistent in hue because they are produced under controlled conditions, and that uniformity is a strength for some applications. However, a natural sapphire such as this one offers an irreplaceable provenance and a uniqueness born of geological complexity. The natural inclusions, color zoning, and slight individuality in tone make each stone a one of a kind object that carries with it millions of years of planetary history and the human stories of miners and cutters. Natural stones typically retain greater desirability in collectors markets and tend to have stronger long term value appreciation compared with mass produced alternatives. Heat treatment as disclosed for this gem is an accepted and reversible enhancement that stabilizes and improves color while maintaining the stones identity as a product of the earth. For someone seeking a connection to place and time, an heirloom with authenticity, or a center stone for a handcrafted piece intended to be passed down through generations, a natural Ceylon sapphire brings a depth and emotional resonance that laboratory grown stones cannot match. If you would like to learn more about this 3.22 carat oval green sapphire or to explore setting options, please contact The Natural Sapphire Company and we will guide you through certification details, mounting possibilities, and the continuing journey that will turn this gem into a treasured piece of jewelry.