2.19 Ct. Yellowish Orange Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape yellowish orange sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka is a study in timeless elegance and geological heritage, a gem that seems to hold the sun within its facets. At 2.19 carats and measuring 8.99 x 6.28 x 4.97 millimeters, its proportions are classically balanced, and the pear silhouette evokes centuries of jewelry traditions that prized teardrop forms for their graceful elongation of the finger, and for their association with both mourning and celebration in different eras. Cut to a mixed brilliant style, this stone plays with light in a way that recalls antique cutting practices while employing modern precision, offering scintillation from the pavilion and a crisp table that frames its intense color. The clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which to the naked eye translates to a clean, lively appearance, and the excellent polish ensures a mirror like finish across its facets. Heat treatment has been applied, a long established and stable enhancement in the trade that refines color without compromising structural integrity, and the result is an intense, golden orange hue that catches and holds the eye.

The history of Ceylon sapphires is woven into the narrative of gemstones and empires, and this gem carries that legacy forward. For centuries Sri Lankan sapphires have passed through royal treasuries, colonial cabinets, and the ateliers of master jewelers, prized for their luminosity and range of colors. Owning a sapphire with such a provenance connects the wearer to those traditions, and The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present this stone as part of that living heritage. The pear shape and vivid, warm tones make this sapphire exceptionally versatile for classic jewelry settings, from refined solitaires that echo Victorian restraint, to halo designs that recall the grandeur of Edwardian pieces, to bespoke creations that combine restraint with contemporary finesse. Carefully set and maintained, a gem like this becomes more than ornamentation, it becomes an heirloom, a physical story to be passed through generations, and a tangible expression of taste that honors continuity and craft.

From an investment perspective this sapphire offers compelling attributes that suggest strong potential for appreciation. Fancy color sapphires, particularly in uncommon hues such as yellowish orange, occupy a unique niche in the market, where collector demand and rarity often drive upward value trajectories. The size of this gem at 2.19 carats places it in a category where supply thins and buyers value the scale as much as the color, and the intense color intensity combined with excellent polish and a clean appearance at eye level enhances both desirability and marketability. Ceylon origin carries a premium in the colored stone market, due to the island nation s long standing reputation for producing gems with luminous saturation and appealing tones, and stones with documented origins tend to command more interest among discerning buyers and investors. Heat treatment is a widely accepted and stable enhancement, recognized across auction houses and in private sales, and when disclosed transparently as here it does not preclude strong resale or appraisal prospects. When a stone is chosen for both aesthetic excellence and historical resonance, and when it is acquired through a reputable source such as The Natural Sapphire Company, the combination of rarity, provenance, and enduring style creates a robust foundation for future appreciation. For collectors seeking a gemstone that embodies the past while offering a promising financial horizon, this Ceylon pear shape sapphire is an invitation to own a piece of gemstone history that is likely to be treasured, admired, and valued more deeply with time.