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3.17 Ct. Purplish Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
This loose stone ships by Nov 21
Item ID: | S34780 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.29 Width: 7.86 Height: 5.67 |
Weight: | 3.17 Ct. |
Color: help | Purplish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $2,720 |
The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present a rare, transparent 3.17 carat oval purplish blue sapphire, a stone that will appeal to collectors and connoisseurs who seek true rarity and timeless elegance. Measuring 9.29 x 7.86 x 5.67 mm, this sapphire is expertly faceted in a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes scintillation, delivering lively, saturated flashes across its intense purplish blue bodycolor. The gem is eye appealing with a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the inclusions do not detract from its overall transparency, and they serve as natural fingerprints that confirm its authenticity. With an excellent polish and no enhancement, this Ceylon Sri Lanka origin sapphire remains in its pure, untouched state, a quality that separates elite gemstones from the ordinary. There are very few stones of this caliber available at any time, making this piece an invitation to join a small circle of owners who prefer unaltered, naturally exquisite gems.
As an investment this untreated Ceylon sapphire holds distinct advantages, natural sapphires from respected origins have historically held value and often appreciate as market demand for untreated, colored gemstones grows. The combination of a notable 3.17 carat weight, intense color, transparent bodycolor, and the prestige of Ceylon origin together create a profile that collectors and investors prize, rarity drives premium pricing, and as supply of high quality untreated material becomes more limited, well chosen stones can show meaningful appreciation over years and decades. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish enhance light performance and desirability, ensuring that this sapphire is as desirable for immediate enjoyment as it is for long term collection. Acquiring this gem through The Natural Sapphire Company is to secure a tangible piece of scarce natural beauty, a portable asset that embodies both aesthetic pleasure and long term investment potential, this opportunity is limited, and once claimed it will be difficult to replace with an equivalent untreated Ceylon sapphire of comparable size and color.





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