0.90 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One transparent padparadscha sapphire weighing 0.90 carat is presented in an oval shape with dimensions 6.01 x 5.25 x 3.49 mm, the gem is cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance face up brilliance with light return through the pavilion, clarity is graded slightly included when evaluated at eye level, color intensity is medium light, polish is excellent, the stone shows no enhancement, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, The Natural Sapphire Company offers this natural untreated example as a rare specimen in both size and hue.

This sapphire is notable for two interrelated aspects of rarity, size and color, padparadscha sapphires of natural origin are uncommon above one carat while those displaying a delicate, medium light salmon pink orange tone are rarer still, the present gem bridges both qualities, at 0.90 carat the stone reads larger than many comparable examples due to efficient cutting and clean transparency, the medium light color intensity produces a subtle, pastel padparadscha expression that differs from the deeper, more saturated examples typically sought after by collectors, the combination of near one carat weight with a natural, unheated medium light color from Ceylon elevates its scarcity, this untreated status is significant, many sapphires on the market undergo heat treatment to improve color and clarity, the absence of enhancement preserves the natural character of the stone and contributes to its value.

The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish yield consistent scintillation and a lively table, internal inclusions are minimal to the eye and contribute to the gemological fingerprint without detracting from its overall transparency, at 6.01 x 5.25 mm the oval outline is well suited to a range of fine jewelry settings, from classic solitaire rings to more contemporary halo arrangements, the durability of the stone and natural hardness make it appropriate for everyday wear with standard gem care, for buyers seeking a padparadscha that is distinct in both dimensions and color tone, this Ceylon origin sapphire represents a rare and verifiable option through The Natural Sapphire Company.