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

If you are searching for a singular gemstone that resolves the need for both striking color and everyday elegance, this GIA certified Purple bluish purple sapphire from Ceylon is the answer. At 3.75 carats, oval shaped, and transparent, it carries presence without overwhelming the wearer, a balance many customers ask for when choosing an engagement stone or a signature ring. The Natural Sapphire Company sources and certifies stones that match precise desires, and this sapphire meets the highest expectations for natural beauty, provenance, and gemological integrity. For someone who wants a rare, untreated color, and a gem that reads beautifully in a variety of settings and metals, this stone ends the search with authority and grace.

This sapphire measures 10.14 by 8.41 by 5.62 millimeters, a size that gives the oval silhouette a classic spread and allows the mixed brilliant cut to work at full effect. The mixed brilliant cut combines the depth and scintillation of brilliant faceting with the oval outline most clients prefer, creating flashes of light that move with the hand. The clarity is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone is visually clean and free from obvious inclusions when worn, while retaining the natural character expected from a fine Ceylon sapphire. Its color intensity is medium intense, yielding a balanced bluish purple that reads purple in most lights and reveals cooler blue overtones in certain angles. The polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement, making this an unaltered and honest example of Sri Lankan gem material, certified by GIA to ensure the attributes we describe are accurate and dependable.

When considering reflective qualities, this sapphire performs exceptionally within its category, and its optical behavior compares favorably to other similar gemstones. Sapphires naturally have a higher refractive index than many colored gems, producing a strong, satiny luster and well defined facet reflections. The mixed brilliant cut enhances return of light to the eye, creating lively scintillation and a pleasing balance between broad flashes and pinpoint sparkle. Compared to heated sapphires that may show deeper, more saturated color but occasionally less lively surface sparkle, this untreated Ceylon example offers a fresher, more three dimensional play of light, where subtle color shifts add depth without muting brilliance. Against spinel, which often shows clean, bright brilliance and excellent transparency, this sapphire presents a more complex color story, with pleochroic shifts and cooler blue hints that make its reflections feel layered and nuanced. Compared to tanzanite, which exhibits dramatic pleochroism and strong color change but typically softer sparkle because of different crystal optics, this sapphire gives a firmer, crisper return of light and a more durable option for daily wear. Against amethyst, which can have pleasant violet hues but a lower refractive index, this sapphire clearly outperforms in terms of luster and facet contrast, producing more vivid lively reflections and a sense of depth that takes jewelry design to a higher level.

For clients who want assurance as well as beauty, this sapphire is an optimal choice, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind its authenticity and presentation. Its unenhanced status and GIA certification mean that collectors and couples alike are investing in a gem whose origin, weight, cut, clarity, and color have been independently verified, removing uncertainty from a major purchase. The mixed brilliant oval shape sits beautifully in a solitaire setting for an engagement ring, or as the center of a bespoke creation where the medium intense bluish purple can be complemented by warm metals or balanced with neutral tones. The excellent polish guarantees smooth, secure mounting, while the very slightly included clarity grade assures long term appeal and stability. If your need is an heirloom worthy sapphire that looks lively in movement, holds up to frequent wear, and retains natural, certified provenance, this Ceylon sapphire is designed to meet that need fully, and our team at The Natural Sapphire Company is ready to assist with setting options, certification paperwork, and styling guidance so that your search ends with confidence and delight.