2.29 Ct. Color Change Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment a rough crystal is lifted from Sri Lankan gravels, the story of this sapphire begins, a story that The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to pass on to you. Born in ancient alluvial riverbeds that have yielded the world celebrated Ceylon sapphires for centuries, this stone carries with it the slow, patient work of nature. Layers of heat and pressure over geological time coaxed corundum into being, and trace elements led to the rare and dramatic color changing character that makes this gem a living piece of earths history. Local miners and sorters, who have worked these fields for generations, recognize such rare rough at a glance, and it was selected for its transparency and promise. The decision to keep this sapphire untreated, to leave it wholly natural, honors both its origin and the artisanal traditions that value honesty in every facet of a gem.

What arrived at the cutting table was shaped into a round form, a refined 2.29 carat gem that measures 7.53 by 7.51 by 5.02 millimeters. Skilled lapidaries chose a mixed brilliant cut to marry scintillation and depth, creating a balance that allows flashes of light to dance from both the crown and the pavilion. The polish is excellent, each facet meeting its neighbor with clean, mirror like finish, and the clarity is graded very very slightly included when examined at eye level, a mark of exceptional transparency for a natural sapphire. The color intensity is intense, and because this stone has no enhancement at all, what you see is entirely the work of nature. Every decision in cutting and finishing was driven by a desire to preserve weight, maximize color play, and reveal the stone’s inner life, so that when set, it will speak with clarity and presence.

The most enchanting aspect of this sapphire is its color changing personality. In daylight it reveals cool, deep teal and blue green tones, a color reminiscent of shaded lagoons and ocean depths. Under incandescent light it takes on richer, darker green and forest hues, shifting mood in moments and offering a personal theater of light and color each time it moves. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies this effect, allowing subtle internal reflections to shift as lighting and angle change, so the gem seems to breathe and transform in the hand and on the skin. Imagine this gem set in a solitaire ring or a pendant, where the round shape and ideal proportions let the color change tell its story to anyone who looks more than once. The generous size is versatile enough to make a statement, while the precision cutting and excellent polish ensure it will glitter in both intimate candlelight and bright daylight.

Many who cherish sapphires also appreciate the metaphysical qualities that have been associated with them across cultures, and color changing sapphires carry a dual symbolism that mirrors their visual shift. Traditionally believed to blend the calming clarity of blue with the healing, renewing energy of green, this sapphire is thought to assist in emotional balance, truthful communication, and inner transformation. Crystal practitioners often consider such stones to promote intuition and mental clarity, to soothe anxieties, and to help align the heart and throat centers in a way that supports honest expression. Because it changes color with light, it is also seen as a talisman for adaptability and personal growth, a reminder that perspective can shift and that resilience can be beautiful. For those who seek physical associations in gem lore, sapphires have long been connected to clear vision and steady focus, and many wear them to encourage restful sleep and calm nervous tension, always with the understanding that these benefits are part of belief and tradition rather than medical claims. This particular gem, natural and unheated from Ceylon, brings rarity and provenance to any intention you set, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind it with the knowledge of its origin and the care of its craftsmanship, inviting you to experience its color, its story, and its quiet power in person.