2.17 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This beautiful transparent purple sapphire weighs 2.17 carats, and features a classic round shape with dimensions of 7.36 by 7.27 by 5.05 millimeters, a mixed brilliant cut, and an excellent polish. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is very very slightly included, which means it reads as eye clean to most viewers while retaining natural character under magnification. The color intensity is medium intense, a rich purple hue that captures the best balance between depth and liveliness, and the stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that enhances tone and clarity without compromising integrity. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, which has a long standing reputation for producing sapphires with velvety saturation and refined character. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select and present gems like this to showcase the rare combination of transparent brilliance, strong color, and reliable durability, making this sapphire a standout choice for someone seeking an expressive, enduring gemstone.

When comparing brilliance to more commonly encountered gems, this purple sapphire offers a distinctive optical personality that sets it apart. Compared to amethyst, which is often found in larger sizes but at a softer hardness and with more muted brilliance, this Ceylon sapphire returns light with a denser, more vivacious sparkle because of its higher refractive properties and the precision of its mixed brilliant cut. Compared to tanzanite, which can show dramatic pleochroism but is softer and more vulnerable to wear, the sapphire delivers long lasting surface polish and a consistent, attractive face up appearance that holds up to daily wear. Versus white diamonds, which excel in pure white brilliance and dispersion, a purple sapphire offers something diamonds cannot, a saturated and living color that draws the eye and creates presence rather than simply fire. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to maximize scintillation and contrast, creating small, lively flashes across the crown of the gem while preserving the depth of color, so the gem feels animated and luxurious in motion.

Beyond pure optical performance, this sapphire represents exceptional practical value and rarity in the marketplace. Purple sapphires of transparent quality and this carat weight are less commonly available than pale or heavily included stones, and a round mixed brilliant cut at this size responds beautifully to light, producing a visual effect similar to more costly colored stones while offering superior hardness and longevity. The excellent polish enhances faceting crispness, which increases light return and makes inclusions less visible at typical viewing distances, a key advantage over stones that may be larger on paper but lack the finish to truly sparkle. Heat treatment, a well established practice in sapphire enhancement, has been applied here in a controlled way to bring forward a balanced medium intense color, an outcome appreciated by collectors and jewelers because it yields predictable stability and long term beauty. Origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka adds provenance and a certain cachet, as collectors recognize the island for producing sapphires with an appealing cool to warm purple spectrum and a silk free clarity that complements finer cuts.

Choosing this purple sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company means selecting a gem that is not only beautiful on first glance, but also wisely proportioned and honestly presented for long term enjoyment. The combination of eye clean clarity, excellent polish, mixed brilliant faceting, and a medium intense Ceylon purple color gives you a stone that competes visually and materially with more common gemstones, yet offers a unique identity and clear advantages in durability and enduring appeal. Whether set in an engagement ring where daily wear demands resilience, or worn as a focal pendant to showcase color and brilliance, this 2.17 carat round sapphire is an investment in both style and substance. If you are comparing options, consider how much you value sustained polish, living color, and a cut that actively engages light, and you will see why this sapphire stands apart in its category.