1.04 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

For centuries the islands of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, have produced gemstones that carry the weight of history and the quiet authority of tradition, and this padparadscha sapphire is part of that lineage. Padparadscha has always occupied a special place in the lore of gemstones, admired by kings and collectors for its rare and nuanced salmon to pink orange hue, and by artisans for the way it responds to light and setting. An emerald cut offers a classical, restrained elegance that speaks to those who favor legacy and continuity over passing trends. The shape is a direct link to the history of gem cutting, a style that evolved to showcase purity and clarity, and when set in a timeless design it becomes an heirloom that can be carried forward across generations. This stone invites a collector who values not only beauty, but the story of place, craft, and continuity that accompanies every great gem.

The sapphire presented here weighs 1.04 carats, and is emerald cut, measuring 6.20 by 4.66 by 3.58 millimeters, a size that balances presence with refined understatement. It is transparent, with a clarity graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, so its internal character reads as clean and luminous to the naked eye. The color intensity is classified as light, yet within that luminosity lies a rich and bold personality, a warm salmon glow that projects quiet confidence rather than flamboyance. An excellent polish enhances the step facets of the emerald cut, allowing light to glide across the table in broad, elegant flashes that reveal the gem to be both delicate and dignified. This sapphire has been heat treated, a common and accepted enhancement used to stabilize and clarify the stone, and its origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance that links it to centuries of revered gem trading and craftsmanship.

Beyond its physical attributes, the color of this padparadscha sapphire serves as a symbol of personal power and distinction. In classic jewelry, color has always been a code, a way for the wearer to express authority, sensitivity, and refinement without words. The warm pink orange spectrum of padparadscha reads as both warm and commanding, an assertion of individuality that is neither loud nor ostentatious. When mounted in a traditional setting the stone becomes a modern talisman, appropriate for a signet ring that announces heritage, a solitaire pendant that frames quiet leadership, or a pair of earrings that mark a lifetime achievement. The emerald cut, with its step facets and broad planes, further reinforces the archetype of enduring strength, because it reveals the inner clarity of the gem and encourages a contemplative appreciation rather than a fleeting admiration.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor the lineage and provenance of every gem we offer, and this padparadscha sapphire is presented with the same commitment to transparency and craft that has defined our work. We disclose the heat treatment that has been applied, we confirm the Ceylon origin that links the stone to an island tradition of gem excellence, and we ensure that the cut and polish meet exacting standards so the gem will sit beautifully in a classic, lasting setting. For those who seek jewelry that reads as heritage and authority, this sapphire is a rare and measured statement, an artifact of personal distinction that will age with grace and significance. We welcome enquiries about bespoke mounting, provenance documentation, and private viewings, and we stand ready to help you choose a setting that will transform this exceptional padparadscha into an enduring legacy.