1.36 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent padparadscha sapphire, weighing 1.36 carats, presents a refined and rare color harmony that makes it an exceptional addition to a high end gemstone collection. The stone is fashioned in a faceted trillion cut, with precise measurements of 9.47 by 5.95 by 3.43 millimeters, and an overall cutting style that emphasizes clean triangular geometry and facet clarity. Color is described as padparadscha, a balanced interplay of pink and salmon orange tones, evaluated at medium intensity, which yields a gentle yet distinct presence under both natural and controlled lighting conditions. Clarity is graded as eye clean at eye level, indicating the absence of inclusions visible to the unaided eye, and the polish is graded excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and smooth reflective surfaces. This combination of color, clarity, and finish positions the gem as a collectible specimen, with aesthetic qualities that appeal to connoisseurs who prioritize both rarity and visual precision.

The trillion cut employed here accentuates the stone’s internal fire and surface brilliance, creating lively scintillation across the triangular plane. Faceting is executed to optimize light return, with well defined facet planes that contribute to a uniform lustre and balanced dispersion. The faceted finish and excellent polish enhance the gem’s transparency, allowing color to present without obstruction and enabling the eye clean clarity to contribute to a clean, uninterrupted visual field. The dimensions provided offer versatility for fine jewelry settings, accommodating bespoke mounting designs that maintain the stone’s character while offering security and prominence. Proportions and profile invite both solitaire presentations and more elaborate mounting compositions, and the triangular silhouette provides an architectural aesthetic that complements contemporary and classical design languages alike.

Origin from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, contributes to the gem’s desirability, given Ceylon’s long established reputation for producing sapphires with distinct color profiles and fine crystallographic qualities. This padparadscha has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement in the sapphire trade that improves color saturation and clarity while preserving structural integrity, and this treatment is fully disclosed. For long term care, routine gentle cleaning with mild soapy water and a soft brush is recommended, and professional inspection of the mounting will ensure the stone remains secure. Documentation and further gemological analysis are available upon request to assist in provenance verification and collection cataloguing. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this 1.36 carat trillion padparadscha sapphire offers a harmonious blend of rare hue, technical execution, and collector grade attributes, making it a precise and considered acquisition for a high end gemstone collection.