0.34 Ct. Bluish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shaped bluish purple sapphire weighs 0.34 carat and measures 4.19 x 3.68 x 2.69 mm, presented in a faceted mixed brilliant cut that maximizes both color saturation and optical return. The cutter has employed a classic mixed brilliant design, combining a brilliant crown with a modified pavilion to create strong internal reflection and lively scintillation, while maintaining a restrained table that preserves depth of color. The color reads as intense with a bluish purple hue, the tone balanced to show both vivid saturation and clarity, and the stone exhibits subtle pleochroic response when viewed from different angles, shifting between cooler blue and warmer purple nuances. Clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, these inclusions are minor and do not interrupt the overall light performance, and the gem benefits from an excellent polish that yields crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes that contribute to superior brilliance and precise light dispersion. Enhancement heat treated, this sapphire has been carefully stabilized using industry standard heat treatment to enhance color uniformity and minimize silk like inclusions, while preserving the stone's natural origin and crystalline structure. Origin Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance known for producing sapphires with lively, crystalline tones.

The proportions and craftsmanship of this sapphire are well suited to fine jewelry applications that favor refined optical dynamics, such as solitaire rings, halo settings, or as a centerpiece in bespoke designs that require consistent light return and color retention. Historically Ceylon sapphires have been favored in regal and ceremonial jewelry across South Asia and Europe, valued as symbols of protection and status and traditionally set into signet rings, temple ornaments, and heirloom pieces passed between generations. This stone’s cushion outline and mixed brilliant faceting echo those long established cutting traditions, combining classical form with modern lapidary precision for a gem that resonates with cultural heritage as well as contemporary design principles. Offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, this sapphire is documented in its presented state, ideal for collectors and connoisseurs who require transparent specification on cut, color, clarity, enhancement, and origin when commissioning settings or assembling a curated collection.