0.72 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the weathered riverbeds of Ceylon, where monsoon runoff carries centuries of mineral stories downstream, this pear shaped padparadscha began its slow journey. Hand found in Sri Lanka and C.Dunaigre certified, this 0.72 carat gem measures 6.48 by 4.47 by 3.29 mm, and it arrived at our studio with transparent clarity and a warm, floral tone that speaks of sunshine and tea country soils. Cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize both depth and scintillation, the stone shows a medium intense padparadscha hue that sits between pink and orange with a delicate sunset glow. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is very slightly included, and the excellent polish allows each facet to sing. There has been no enhancement, and the natural origin and untouched finish are details we cherish at The Natural Sapphire Company, because the true story of a sapphire lives in its natural formation as much as in the hands that finish it.

When you compare this padparadscha to more common gemstones the differences become a matter of light and color story, not only of carat weight. Compared with a typical blue sapphire the padparadscha reflects light in a warmer spectrum, so what you perceive as brilliance is a combination of fire and hue, a living glow rather than a cool flash. Compared with diamond this stone does not aim for pure white brilliance, it offers a layered radiance where facets reveal apricot, salmon, and rosy undertones as the angle of view changes, a more complex and intimate kind of sparkle. Because of its mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish this sapphire returns light with lively scintillation, while its transparent body color preserves depth without appearing muddy, a quality that sets it apart from many heated or heavily included examples. For someone seeking a gem with narrative, provenance, and a rare color profile, this C.Dunaigre certified padparadscha from Sri Lanka is an embodiment of place and craft, ready to become part of a thoughtful, wearable design from The Natural Sapphire Company.