3.60 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 3.60 carat cushion shape blue sapphire measures 8.69 by 7.60 by 5.87 mm, calibrated and balanced for precision mounting. The cutting style is faceted, executed as a mixed brilliant cut that combines a faceted crown of brilliant facets with a pavilion incorporating modified brilliant and faint step elements, yielding a geometry that optimizes both scintillation and overall light return. Color is intense, with a saturated, vivid blue characteristic of high quality Ceylon material, and clarity is graded slightly included when evaluated at eye level, with very small pinpoint inclusions and isolated needle remnants that do not impede light transmission nor compromise structural integrity. The polish is excellent, facet junctions are crisp, symmetry is controlled to tight tolerances, and no enhancements have been applied, preserving the natural, untreated character of the stone and its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka.

The geometric faceting scheme has been designed to allow maximum light play, leveraging a restrained table size and a carefully proportioned crown height to create a balance between color saturation and brightness. The mixed brilliant arrangement on the crown uses a series of star and kite facets that direct incoming light toward the pavilion, where a sequence of well aligned pavilion mains and shorts redirects light back through the table and crown facets as strong, lively flashes. This interplay produces both broad face up brightness and distinct pinpoint scintillation across the surface, while the marginal step influenced facets enhance depth and create dynamic contrast when the gem is rotated. The result is a stone that exhibits controlled windowing, minimal extinction, and well managed pleochroic behavior, allowing the intense blue to remain consistent across viewing angles. Crafted with expert attention to facet angles, symmetry, and girdle uniformity, this sapphire is a fine example of precision cutting that maximizes optical performance without sacrificing color or natural integrity. For buyers seeking a gem with documented origin, untreated status, and superior light performance, The Natural Sapphire Company presents this cushion blue sapphire as a technically accomplished and visually compelling choice.