2.40 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

For centuries sapphires have carried stories across oceans and empires, symbols of protection, wisdom, and enduring beauty. Among these storied gems, the delicate peach sapphire occupies a special place, marrying the ancient gravitas of corundum with a soft and modern romanticism. This particular gem, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, speaks to a tradition of connoisseurship that values provenance, craftsmanship, and the quiet dignity of a stone that has been admired by generations. Sourced from Ceylon, an island whose gem mining history stretches back through royal patronage and historic trade routes, this sapphire brings with it a sense of lineage that enriches any design it enters, whether a classically inspired solitaire or a refined vintage setting.

The sapphire itself is a transparent round stone weighing 2.40 carats, with dimensions of 8.30 by 8.16 by 4.51 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and table presence. Its light peach color intensity is the result of a subtle interplay of trace elements in the corundum crystal, producing a hue that reads soft, romantic, and versatile across different metals and settings. At eye level its clarity is described as very slightly included, a grade that preserves the gem s clarity and sparkle while affirming its natural character. The excellent polish enhances facet definition and light return, so the stone warms and brightens as it moves. Importantly, there has been no enhancement, and the origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance that collectors and jewelers alike prize for its reputation for producing sapphires with exceptional luminosity and classic charm.

Durability is a critical consideration when choosing a gemstone for an heirloom piece, and sapphires are celebrated for their robustness. On the Mohs hardness scale, sapphire rates a 9, making it one of the hardest naturally occurring gemstones, second only to diamond which rates a 10. By comparison, quartz commonly used in jewelry rates a 7 on the Mohs scale, which means that sapphire is markedly more resistant to scratches and everyday wear. This high hardness, combined with the excellent polish and strong facet symmetry of this mixed brilliant cut stone, makes it an excellent candidate for daily wear in engagement rings and other frequently worn pieces. While sapphire is very hard, it is not indestructible, and care should be taken to avoid hard knocks on metal edges and sudden impacts, but with reasonable care this Ceylon peach sapphire will preserve its beauty for generations.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in matching fine gems with timeless design, and this peach sapphire embodies the qualities that create an enduring legacy piece. Its natural color, lack of enhancement, and Ceylon origin make it a rare and authentic choice for those who value tradition and provenance, and its mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish provide a luminous presence that will sit beautifully in a classic prong setting or a more sheltered bezel for extra protection. Whether you are commissioning an engagement ring that will carry a family story, selecting a gift to honor a milestone, or curating a personal collection of important stones, this sapphire invites a careful setting and thoughtful design that will honor its history. Our gem specialists are available to discuss custom settings, secure certification, and provide guidance on care so this stone can become a cherished heirloom, a link between the heritage of Ceylon and the future narratives you will build around it.