1.60 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.60 carat padparadscha sapphire presents a significant combination of weight and refined proportions, which materially contributes to its market value and rarity. At 7.42 by 6.12 by 3.88 mm the oval shape provides a balanced face up appearance that leverages the stone weight to produce presence without excess bulk. The mixed brilliant cut enhances brilliance and scintillation, allowing the faint padparadscha hue to read consistently across the table and facets. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the excellent polish supports strong light return and a clean visual presentation. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source known for producing classic padparadscha tones, and the gemstone has been heat treated, disclosed as an enhancement in accordance with trade standards.

Weight is a primary determinant of value for colored gemstones, and a 1.60 carat padparadscha occupies a meaningful tier where supply tightens and demand increases for matched jewelry applications. At this weight the stone affords flexibility for use as a solitaire center in an engagement setting, or as a prominent element in a multi stone design, while maintaining proportional depth for secure mounting. The combination of scarce padparadscha coloring, transparent clarity, and the measured dimensions means the weight translates directly into perceived size and rarity, factors that collectors and connoisseurs recognize as value multipliers. This sapphire is offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, with full disclosure of its characteristics, allowing informed selection based on weight driven rarity, optical performance, and sourcing provenance.