1.02 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This padparadscha sapphire is a transparent cushion shape weighing 1.02 carat, with exact dimensions 5.94 x 5.47 x 3.23 mm, and an approximate depth of 56.6 percent. The stone is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that combines a faceted brilliant crown with a modified pavilion, a choice that maximizes scintillation while preserving broad, even color transmission across the table. The cut proportions yield a balanced trade off between brilliance and face up color, producing lively return and visible facet contrast without undue windowing. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, indicating small internal features that do not materially interrupt light performance or the padparadscha hue. The polish is excellent, delivering crisp facet junctions and high surface luster, and the gem has been heat treated in accordance with standard Ceylon practice to refine color and reduce turbulence. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance noted for producing padparadscha sapphires with warm pink orange tones and stable crystalline structure suitable for fine cutting.

In historic context this gem recalls different virtues of renowned sapphires while asserting a unique position for its padparadscha identity. Where the Logan Sapphire and other famous Ceylon blues are celebrated for large, clean face up area and intense blue saturation, this cushion padparadscha emphasizes rare hue equilibrium between pink and orange, a quality historically prized in royal Ceylon pieces and in the most sought after padparadscha examples from museum collections. Compared with the velvety Kashmir sapphires that are lauded for tone and diffusion, this stone offers a more transparent, lively presentation, with facet architecture that amplifies hue shifts and firing under directional light. The combination of intense color intensity, very slightly included clarity, and an expertly executed mixed brilliant cut creates a gem that is both wearable and collectible, suitable for settings that require a strong color statement in a modest carat weight. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this padparadscha as an exemplar of Ceylon craftsmanship, a small but technically refined sapphire that channels historic prestige while offering the precise optical performance sought by discerning buyers.