2.99CT Sapphire: Deep Banded Opalescent Blue Precision Oval Brilliant Cut
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Specifications:
- Gemstone: Sapphire
- Color: Deep Banded Opalescent Blue
- Weight: 2.98 carats
- Shape & Cut: Precision Oval Brilliant
- Dimensions (mm): 9.21 x 7.35 x 5.58
- Origin: Gombe, Nigeria
- Treatment: None
In Natural Light
A ribbon of luminous blue runs through the heart of this Nigerian sapphire, framed by deeper, smoky blue at its edges. Fine, parallel bands give the stone an almost painterly quality, as though layers of color have been drawn across its interior. Its opalescent character softens the light, allowing the banding to remain the focal point rather than disappearing beneath bright reflections.
The oval outline lends a familiar elegance to an otherwise unusual gemstone. Each view reveals a different balance of midnight blue, slate and vivid cobalt, making its natural color structure the defining feature.
The Lapidary’s Eye
The oval cut creates a broad window onto the sapphire’s distinctive internal banding. Facets around the perimeter introduce crisp reflections while leaving the central blue ribbons clearly visible. Rather than relying on uniform color or conventional brilliance, this cut gives the stone’s natural optical character room to be seen.
With its substantial 5.58 mm depth and softly elongated proportions, this sapphire offers an intriguing centerpiece for a custom ring or a collector’s setting designed to showcase its bands of blue.