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2.74 carat oval-cut blue sapphire, heat-treated, measuring 7.95 × 6.95 × 6.09 mm, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Ceylon blue sapphire above 2.5 carats with GIA documentation occupies the upper tier of commercial blue sapphire — large enough for a commanding center stone, origin-confirmed, and independently documented. Accompanied by GIA Report #5232835327, a Sapphire Origin Report confirming weight, dimensions, color, transparency, treatment, and geographic origin (Sri Lanka).
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"At 2.74 carats, this Ceylon sapphire clears the size threshold where a GIA Origin Report actually matters — you get a stone large enough to anchor a ring, GIA-confirmed to Sri Lankan origin, and loupe clean. That combination, verified rather than claimed, is what makes a blue sapphire a genuine buy at this level."
Rarity Analysis
- A GIA Sapphire Origin Report requires additional trace-element and inclusion analysis beyond a standard identification report — not every sapphire submitted for grading receives one, and most sapphires sold as "Ceylon" carry no such confirmation.
- Ceylon (Sri Lanka) is the benchmark origin for blue sapphire. GIA's independent confirmation of that origin on this specific stone removes the guesswork that surrounds unattributed "Ceylon-look" material sold without paperwork.
- Loupe-clean clarity in a sapphire above 2.5 carats is uncommon; most commercial blue sapphire at this size shows some inclusions visible under a loupe or even to the unaided eye.
- Heat treatment is standard practice for the large majority of blue sapphire on the market, so it isn't what sets this stone apart — the rarity here rests on the size, clarity, and independently confirmed origin, not the treatment status.
- Very few blue sapphires on the market combine all three factors at once — above 2.5 carats, loupe clean, and GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin — since large stones more often trade clarity or documentation for size.
- Combined effect: GIA-confirmed Ceylon origin, above-2.5-carat weight, and loupe-clean clarity rarely appear together in a single stone. Each factor is individually available in the market; all three, independently documented, are not.
Buying Guidance
- Heat treatment is the industry-standard enhancement for blue sapphire — permanent, stable, and fully disclosed on this listing. It is not a defect and shouldn't be weighed as one when evaluating this stone.
- If a seller claims "Ceylon origin" without a lab report to back it up, treat that as an unverified assertion. This stone's Sri Lankan origin is independently confirmed by GIA's Sapphire Origin Report — ask any other seller for the same before you trust the claim.
- Cross-check the GIA report number, weight (2.74 ct), and measurements (7.95 × 6.95 × 6.09 mm) on the certificate against the physical stone you receive.
- At this size, think ahead to setting: an oval this large reads prominently in a ring, so consider band width and prong height before choosing a mount.
- Try Before You Buy: request the stone on approval so you can judge its color and clarity in your own lighting before committing.
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG8353 |
| Carat Weight |
2.74 ct |
| Species/Variety |
Natural Blue Sapphire (Corundum) |
| Shape/Cut |
Oval Mixed Brilliant |
| Dimensions |
7.95 × 6.95 × 6.09 mm |
| Color |
Blue (Ceylon Blue) |
| Treatment |
Heated |
| Origin |
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed |
| Clarity |
Loupe Clean |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
GIA Report #5232835327 (Sapphire Origin Report) |
Features
- SKU: CG8353
- Carat Weight: 2.74 carats
- Variety: Blue Sapphire
- Shape: Oval
- Cutting Style: Mixed Brilliant (modified brilliant crown, step cut pavilion)
- Dimensions: 7.95 × 6.95 × 6.09 mm
- Gem Type: Natural Blue Sapphire
- Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) — GIA confirmed (GIA Sapphire Origin Report)
- Treatment: Heat treated
- Color: Blue (Ceylon Blue)
- Transparency: Transparent
- Clarity: Loupe Clean
- Certification: GIA Report #5232835327
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
Care
- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
- Store separately to avoid surface contact
- Remove before heavy physical activity
- Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners
One of a Kind
This is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two sapphires form with identical color, inclusions, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the GIA report is the exact, individual stone you receive.
What's included with this Blue Sapphire
- GIA Report #5232835327
- Gemstone packed in a gem sleeve
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