2.07 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this violet sapphire left the gem gravels of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, its story has been one of quiet rarity and careful stewardship. Found in one of the island countrys historic mining districts where generations of miners have learned to read the rivers and soils, this crystal began life as a rough that hinted at an unusual, delicate violet tone. The Natural Sapphire Company worked closely with local partners to ensure that this stone was selected for its natural character and rarity, a decision that led to a gem that required no enhancement, no heat or diffusion, to reveal its beauty. Its color intensity reads as very light, a whisper of violet that shifts with the light and with the mounting you choose, and its transparency is notable, allowing light to travel cleanly through the stone and paint its facets with soft, lantern like brilliance. The absence of treatment makes this sapphire especially meaningful for collectors and for those who want a truly natural center stone, a sapphire that carries with it the geography and geology of Ceylon, and the care of every hand that touched it along the way.

When the decision was made to bring this sapphire into a finished form, the cutter chose the radiant shape to unite geometric elegance with maximum scintillation, a choice that elevates both the gem and the eventual jewelry it will inhabit. At 2.07 carats and measuring 7.62 by 5.81 by 4.87 millimeters, this sapphire strikes a rare balance between presence and versatility, large enough to command attention as a solitaire, yet proportioned to sit comfortably on a ring finger or as the central stone in a bespoke pendant. The clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that speaks to its exceptional transparency and to the way its internal landscape enhances rather than interrupts the play of light. The polish has been executed to an excellent standard, giving every facet crisp edges and a mirror like finish that sends flashes of soft violet and icy white light outward. The radiant cut itself, with its trimmed corners and mixed facet arrangement, brings a contemporary feel that also complements classic settings, so the gem reads as both modern and timeless.

For custom jewelry the dimensions and shape of this stone make it a dream to design around, because the stone provides clear parameters that allow a bench jeweler to realize almost any vision with confidence. The roughly 7.6 by 5.8 millimeter table and the 4.87 millimeter depth are well suited to four prong or half bezel settings that showcase the stone while protecting the delicate corners that give the radiant shape its character. This sapphire will sit beautifully in a solitaire engagement ring that favors clean lines and focus, it will be transformed into a halo ring where smaller melee diamonds will amplify its light, and it will also perform admirably as a striking east west set, or as a tailored three stone composition where side stones can be chosen to accentuate its cool violet tone. For pendants the proportions lend a compact elegance that balances against necklines, and for earrings matched pairs or creative asymmetric settings allow the subtle violet to catch the eye. Pairing suggestions include warm metals like 18 karat yellow or rose gold for contrast, and white metals for a more ethereal, contemporary look, and accent stones like pale pink sapphires, champagne diamonds, or white diamonds will harmonize without overpowering the sapphires delicate voice. Because the stone is untreated, it carries a premium in rarity and in story, making any custom piece not only a beautiful object, but a conversation that begins in the rivers of Sri Lanka and ends at the bench where your design comes to life. If you would like to explore settings, metal choices, or matching service stones, The Natural Sapphire Company is available to advise on design proportions, prong counts, and mounting choices to ensure the finished piece both protects and showcases this unique radiant violet sapphire.