3.99 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a transparent violet sapphire weighing 3.99 carats, cut into a classic emerald shape with measured dimensions of 9.54 x 7.91 x 5.15 millimeters. The form of the stone is an emerald cut, a step cut that emphasizes clarity and color over sparkle, and this gem benefits from that geometry because it presents its rich violet tone evenly across the table. Clarity has been graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a designation that indicates only the most minor and difficult to detect inclusions are present when the stone is viewed without magnification. Color intensity is medium light, balanced in a way that allows the violet character to show both depth and brightness, and the polish has been assessed as excellent, producing clean facet junctions and a smooth surface that supports controlled light return. Enhancement has been recorded as no enhancement, affirming that the sapphire has not been subjected to heat or other treatments to alter its natural appearance, and the origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a locality celebrated for producing sapphires with clarity, lively color, and desirable optical character. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire with full disclosure of these attributes, supporting educated decision making for collectors and connoisseurs.

When evaluating a sapphire for long term satisfaction and value, the grading details provided here are especially meaningful. The emerald cut is less forgiving of internal features than mixed cuts, because its step facets and large table place inclusions on display, therefore a clarity grade of very very slightly included at eye level is an indicator of exceptional material quality for this cut. Very very slightly included describes inclusions that are minute and not distracting to the eye, and in this particular gem they are positioned and oriented in a way that does not interfere with the overall visual impression. The medium light color intensity signifies an optimal balance between saturation and brightness. Too deep a saturation can appear heavy and reduce scintillation, while too pale a saturation can look washed out. This sapphire sits in a range where the violet hue reads with good presence, and the excellent polish enhances the stone by producing crisp facet planes that interact with light precisely, resulting in a refined, controlled brilliance that complements the sapphire s more subtle color play. For an educated buyer seeking gems that combine aesthetic appeal with clarity and natural provenance, these facets of grading are critical in assessing both use and potential appreciation.

The provenance of Ceylon, Sri Lanka adds further context to the gem s character and market desirability. Ceylon sapphires are historically renowned for their clarity and for delivering hues that are luminous and often more pastel or medium in character compared with sapphires from other localities. The geological environment in Sri Lanka favors the formation of well oriented, gem quality corundum crystals that, when combined with no enhancement, present an authentic natural color profile. The violet hue in this sapphire is a product of specific trace element chemistry within the corundum lattice, and because the stone has undergone no enhancement, that chemistry has not been altered, making the color a direct expression of its formation conditions. From a durability standpoint, sapphire ranks very high on the Mohs scale at hardness 9, which means this stone will resist everyday wear and maintain its polished surfaces for decades. Proper setting design and occasional professional cleaning will allow the stone to retain its visual integrity, while its natural polish and stable chemistry ensure that the violet tone will remain consistent rather than shifting due to treatment related instability. Collectors who value authenticity, geological interest, and longevity will find the combination of Ceylon origin, no enhancement, and strong physical properties especially compelling.

Over the years the sapphire s natural beauty will continue to captivate for reasons that are both aesthetic and technical. The emerald cut, with its broad facets and open table, creates a window onto the gem s internal world, enabling light to travel and subtly reveal color zoning or pleochroic tendencies in ways that are ever interesting to study. Because the stone is unenhanced, collectors can be confident that what they see now is what will age naturally in the setting, without the risk of color alteration that can be associated with certain treatments. The excellent polish ensures that surface wear will be minimal with normal use, and the inherent toughness of corundum will protect the gem from the majority of day to day impacts. For an educated buyer considering both aesthetic enjoyment and long term value, this sapphire represents a thoughtful balance of rare hue, transparent clarity, and natural state, characteristics that typically command respect in secondary markets. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the integrity of this piece with detailed documentation, and with our knowledge of gemstones we can assist in evaluating mounting options that will both protect the stone and showcase its violet personality. In a lifetime of wear the gem will continue to draw attention and admiration, and to reward a discerning owner with the visual nuance and geological story that only a natural Ceylon sapphire with no enhancement can provide.