2.71 Ct. Greenish Blue Star Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful opaque 2.71 carat oval shape greenish blue star sapphire is offered with dimensions of 7.79 x 6.67 x 4.50 mm, the gem is fashioned as a high domed cabochon to best display its asterism, the clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means only faint inclusions are visible to a trained viewer and do not interfere with the star, the color intensity is medium intense, the polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement, the origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, which is historically renowned for producing high quality star sapphires, natural asterism in this sapphire is caused by oriented rutile silk, and the well proportioned dome maximizes the star effect when viewed under a single light source, for the educated buyer the combination of unenhanced origin, convincing asterism, and an excellent polish makes this piece appealing for both investment and bespoke jewelry use, dimensions indicate a substantial depth that ensures durability and secure setting, the greenish blue bodycolor offers versatility for contemporary and classic settings, and the very very slightly included clarity grade reflects natural formation without detracting from visual impact.

For reference the opal type is White Opal, white opal typically displays a light bodycolor with potential for attractive play of color, white opal differs from sapphire in hardness and care requirements as opal is softer and more sensitive to heat and chemicals, white opal is valued for its unique internal colour flashes, while the star sapphire commands value through asterism, clarity and provenance, if you are considering paired stones or a mixed gem commission note that the sapphire will provide robustness and durability and the white opal will contribute iridescent contrast, at The Natural Sapphire Company we adhere to strict disclosure, our descriptions include precise measurements, grading observations and enhancement status, we can provide additional imagery and independent gemological reports on request, please contact us for viewing options, mounting recommendations and full provenance details so you can purchase with confidence.