2.74 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.74 carat radiant shape violet sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a rare and refined specimen that stands apart from the ordinary, more commonly seen blue sapphires and treated stones. The stone measures 8.86 x 6.72 x 4.83 mm, and its radiant cut delivers a crisp, contemporary silhouette that maximizes both brilliance and scintillation. What truly distinguishes this gem is its natural, unenhanced origin, coming from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing sapphires with exceptional clarity and delicacy of tone. The sapphire displays a light color intensity that reads as a sophisticated violet to the eye, and its clarity has been graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning that the stone appears transparent and clean to most observers while retaining the natural characteristics that collectors prize. An excellent polish completes the presentation, allowing light to travel freely through the pavilion and return as lively flashes, which is especially impressive for a violet hue that can otherwise appear muted in inferior cutting.

When you compare this sapphire to other market offerings, several advantages emerge that justify its place in a high end collection. Many sapphires on the market have been heat treated to deepen blue tones, or subjected to fracture filling to mask imperfections, and while those treatments can offer attractive looks at lower price points, they also materially reduce long term value and desirability for discriminating collectors. This Ceylon violet sapphire is unenhanced, so its color is wholly natural and stable, a premium attribute that increases both aesthetic and investment appeal. Compared with stones from other sources, such as Madagascar or Australia, Ceylon sapphires often display a finer balance of tone and clarity, particularly in the lighter, more pastel oriented color range. Compared with Kashmir sapphires which are historically prized and very rare, this stone offers a different kind of rarity, because violet sapphires of this clarity and cut, with no enhancement, are seldom available at any size under three carats, making this 2.74 carat gem an unusually accessible example for serious collectors.

The choice of a radiant cut for this violet sapphire also elevates its desirability when set against alternatives such as cushion, oval, or emerald cuts. Radiant faceting blends the step cut and brilliant cut philosophies, producing broad flashes and scintillation while preserving a defined, elegant outline. For a light intensity violet, the radiant cut helps to preserve visual saturation without sacrificing brilliance, so the stone reads as lively and dimensional rather than flat or washed out. The proportions 8.86 x 6.72 x 4.83 mm are well suited to numerous jewelry applications, allowing it to be confidently placed as a solitaire in a bespoke ring, as the centerpiece of a three stone design, or as a striking focal point in a pendant. In comparison to similarly weighted sapphires that are cut shallowly or with less thoughtful facet patterns, this gem demonstrates superior optical performance, which means it will command presence on the hand or at the throat without appearing overly large or out of balance in a fine setting.

Collectors who prioritize long term value and display quality will appreciate the clarity description of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the excellent polish. Many comparably priced stones will conceal more obvious inclusions or will have been recut to hide inclusions at the expense of retaining weight, which undermines provenance and aesthetic purity. This sapphire retains its original weight and proportions, while offering an eye readable cleanliness that requires only a loupe to confirm the minor internal characteristics that authenticate its natural origin. The excellent polish contributes to the gemorientated performance, as each facet edge is crisp and reflective, producing a lively play of light that compensates for the lighter color intensity and amplifies the stone’s internal fire. At The Natural Sapphire Company we place a premium on full disclosure and gemological evaluation, so collectors receive a transparent description of the gem’s attributes and the confidence that this piece has not been modified through enhancement.

For a high end gemstone collection this violet radiant sapphire offers a unique combination of rarity, quality, and versatility that is difficult to match. Its unenhanced status and Ceylon provenance give it an authenticity and cachet that simple market comparisons cannot replicate, while the radiant cut and excellent polish ensure it will shine in a variety of settings and survive as an heirloom quality gem. When weighed against treated stones, less precise cuts, and sapphires from less celebrated localities, this example stands out for its natural color, its clear to the eye clarity, and its immediate wearability at 2.74 carats. If you are assembling a collection that privileges stones with provenance, optical performance, and restrained but unmistakable beauty, this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a perfect addition. Our gemologists are available to discuss setting options that will best showcase the violet tone, and to assist with provenance documentation and bespoke mounting recommendations.