2.13 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Beneath the warm equatorial sun of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, this green sapphire began its long journey deep within ancient metamorphic rock, where heat, pressure, and the patient addition of trace elements wove crystalline order into brilliant color. Miners working family owned workings and small scale pits followed veins and pockets that have produced sapphires for centuries, stones that carried local stories and ceremonial value. The yellowish green hue of this gem speaks of chromium and iron dancing in the corundum lattice, a rare balance that yields both freshness and depth, a color that has been cherished in Sri Lankan culture for its association with renewal and auspiciousness. From the moment the rough was lifted from its matrix, careful hands assessed its potential, seeking the moment when nature and human skill could meet. The provenance from Ceylon matters, because it carries a lineage of traditional gem cutting knowledge and a provenance that collectors and connoisseurs prize. When The Natural Sapphire Company brings forward a stone of this quality, it is not a mere commodity, it is a story of place, of geological time, and of communities who have long understood the worth of these treasures.

This heart shape yellowish green sapphire, Bellerophon certified Green, weighs 2.13 carats, and its dimensions are 7.10 x 7.98 x 5.00 mm, a size that reads as presence on the hand or at the throat while remaining eminently wearable. The cutting style is faceted, rendered in a mixed brilliant cut that lets the crown and pavilion work together to deliver scintillation and depth, while the heart shape gives an immediate emotional signature. Transparency is exceptional, the gem is described as transparent and it is eye clean when evaluated at eye level, meaning no inclusions distract from its face up beauty. Color intensity is intense, an immediate and lively green that holds saturation even under varied light, and polish is excellent, granting smooth facets that snap light into lively flashes. There is no enhancement, the stone is natural and unheated, a rarity in larger green sapphires, and the Bellerophon certification accompanies the gem to document its origin, natural state, and measured properties, offering confidence to a buyer who wants provenance and truth.

The story continues in the cutting room where a master cutter honored both weight retention and optical performance, choosing the heart shape and mixed brilliant facet arrangement to maximize the gem’s face up effect while preserving carat weight to achieve a meaningful statement size. The dimensions 7.10 x 7.98 x 5.00 mm reflect careful proportioning, a shallow enough crown to present broad faceting across the table, and a balanced pavilion depth to return light with brilliance rather than leakage, all contributing to the lively appearance that makes this stone a conversation piece. Faceting in a mixed brilliant style means the cutter placed small star and kite facets on the crown coupled with precise pavilion facets, encouraging both scintillation and depth, an approach particularly successful with transparent stones of intense color. Excellent polish ensures every facet edge is crisp and smooth, enabling uninterrupted light travel and a tactile finish that invites touch. Because there has been no enhancement, the color, clarity, and structure you see are honest, natural attributes to be admired without reservation, qualities that appeal to collectors who value integrity and to wearers who want a singular, untouched gemstone.

Imagine this heart shaped gem set as the centerpiece of a sculpted solitaire ring, cradled by a simple bezel that shows off the full silhouette, or surrounded by a halo of small white sapphires or diamonds to accentuate the lively green and amplify its presence. The 2.13 carat weight and near eight millimeter profile make it ideal for a definitive statement piece, a ring that reads as an heirloom from the moment it is worn, a pendant that rests against the chest as a talisman of personal significance, or a brooch that captures attention at a gathering. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind this sapphire with the Bellerophon certificate and a commitment to ethical sourcing and meticulous care, ensuring that the gem you acquire is well documented and responsibly brought to market. For someone seeking a one of a kind expression of nature and artistry, this yellowish green heart shape sapphire delivers a poetic combination of origin, optical beauty, and human craftsmanship, ready to become part of your story and to be cherished for generations.