2.20 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Long before it reached the jeweler’s bench, this peach sapphire began its life in the ancient soils of Ceylon, a land known for producing some of the world’s most revered corundum. Over millennia, heat and pressure deep within the earth crystallized aluminium and trace elements into corundum, and the gentle hand of geological time imparted the subtle peach hue that distinguishes this stone. Local miners, working traditional methods in alluvial gravels and rock crevices, have long known how to read the land, following the rivers that carry these treasures from deep in the hills to the surface. The story of this gem is inseparable from that landscape, from the monsoon softened earth where it was discovered, and from the small communities whose knowledge and craftsmanship bring such stones into the light. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that provenance by tracing the journey of each sapphire, preserving the narrative of place and people so that ownership carries both beauty and history.

When a rough sapphire arrives at the cutter’s studio, the moment of transformation begins. This specimen was shaped into a graceful pear, a silhouette that echoes both classic refinement and contemporary flair, with measurements of 9.58 x 6.86 x 4.33 mm and a weight of 2.20 carats. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to marry table and pavilion facets in a way that maximizes scintillation while retaining the gem’s natural color, and the result is a stone that sings with fire and life. Its clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the inclusions are minimal and do not distract from the gem’s transparent purity. With light color intensity and an excellent polish, every facet has been refined to reflect light with crispness and grace. Importantly this sapphire has not been treated or enhanced, so the soft peach tone you see is wholly natural, a rare and desirable characteristic that speaks to authenticity and the care taken at every stage of its creation.

To wear this sapphire is to carry a story as much as to wear an object of beauty. The warm, subtle peach tone lends itself to a variety of settings, pairing beautifully with both warm yellow gold for a vintage, sunlit look, and cool platinum or white gold for a modern contrast that emphasizes the gem’s clarity and brilliance. The pear shape adds elongation and a touch of romance when set as a pendant or solitaire ring, and at 9.58 x 6.86 mm the proportions are ideal for custom designs that balance presence with everyday wearability. As corundum, this sapphire shares the exceptional hardness that makes it suitable for lifelong use, resisting scratches and maintaining its polish through generations. A piece crafted around this stone becomes more than decoration, it becomes wearable heritage, a deliberately chosen center for engagement rings, anniversary gifts, or signature pieces that grow in meaning each time they are worn.

Owning this 2.20 carat Ceylon peach sapphire is an investment in beauty and craftsmanship, a commitment to a gem whose value is rooted in natural rarity, skilled cutting, and documented provenance. The combination of its unenhanced origin, the mixed brilliant pear cut, excellent polish, and the clear, light peach coloring creates an enduring appeal that transcends fashion. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind the stories our gems tell, and we provide careful evaluation so that collectors and lovers alike can buy with confidence, knowing the gem they choose has been responsibly sourced, exquisitely finished, and honestly described. When you bring this sapphire into your life you acquire more than a jewel, you inherit a landscape, a lineage of hands and expertise, and a finely crafted object destined to become an heirloom, an enduring expression of taste, memory, and care.