1.19 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent padparadscha sapphire is a precision-cut round weighing 1.19 carats, with overall dimensions of 6.23 by 6.14 by 4.07 millimeters, yielding a depth percentage of approximately 65.8 percent. The mixed brilliant cut combines a brilliant-style crown with a more step-influenced pavilion, producing a disciplined facet architecture that balances return of white light with discrete flashes of spectral fire. The crown exhibits well-aligned star and bezel facets feeding light to a well-centered table, while the pavilion facets are faceted to control leakage and maximize scintillation across the face-up view. Excellent polish and consistent facet junctions contribute to crisp facet windows and clean facet reflections, and the stone’s symmetry is precise enough to support uniform brightness across the table at varied viewing angles. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating only minor internal features that do not disrupt overall transparency or light transmission.

Color is the defining characteristic of this gem, classified with intense color intensity and the signature padparadscha balance of pink and orange that is particularly vivid in Ceylon material. Heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and enhance the hue, producing a stable, saturated tone that maintains strong color saturation even under different lighting conditions. The mixed brilliant faceting amplifies the stone’s color dynamics, breaking the pink-orange spectrum into lively flashes and creating a lively, molten appearance when set. In jewelry applications this sapphire will stand out in any setting, from a minimalist open-prong solitaire that exposes the pavilion to daylight to a halo or pavé frame that accentuates its color contrast. Warm metals such as rose gold and yellow gold deepen the orange component, while white metals like platinum or white gold provide a high-contrast backdrop that emphasizes the pink aspect and increases perceived brilliance. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this Ceylon padparadscha as a technically refined, visually commanding choice for bespoke rings or signature pendants where precise cut proportions, intense color, and superior polish are required to achieve maximum presence and enduring wearability.