2.23 Ct. White Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.23 carat oval white sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka measures 8.67 by 6.65 by 4.21 millimeters, and it exhibits a mixed brilliant cut that combines a brilliant style crown with precisely faceted pavilion facets to maximize return of light and fine scintillation. The cutter has maintained excellent symmetry and facet junctions, resulting in uniform light dispersion across the table and along the long axis of the oval. The measured depth is approximately 54.9 percent of the average diameter, a proportion that contributes to balanced light performance and stable face up spread. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the gem is clean to the unaided eye with minor internal features that do not interfere with brilliance. Color intensity is near colorless, the material is transparent, polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement, all attributes that reflect careful selection and ethical sourcing by The Natural Sapphire Company.

In jewelry this near colorless white sapphire functions as a neutral yet lively centerpiece, and its optical neutrality makes it highly adaptable to different skin tones and metal settings. On cool undertones the stone reads as crisp and icy when set in platinum or white gold, reinforcing cool luminosity and creating a high contrast focal point. On warm undertones the same near colorless body can be warmed subtly by yellow or rose gold settings, where the metal tone imparts a soft warmth around the pavilion and enhances perceived warmth without altering the intrinsic color. On darker or deeper skin tones the near colorless sapphire provides striking contrast and pronounced scintillation, while on fair and porcelain complexions the gem appears pure and elegant with a refined icy clarity. For balanced results on olive or medium skin tones consider surrounding the sapphire with small warm accent stones or a thin halo in yellow or rose gold to add richness without sacrificing the sapphire core clarity. The combination of the mixed brilliant cut and the stone proportions ensures that when set in prong or bezel settings this sapphire will exhibit crisp facet brilliance and a clean, versatile visual character suitable for engagement rings or signature fine jewelry, offered with confidence by The Natural Sapphire Company.