2.08 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this extraordinary padparadscha first formed deep within the gem gravels of Ceylon Sri Lanka, its story was one of patient geological artistry, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we are honored to present it to you. Buried in weathered rock and ancient alluvial deposits, this orangy pink sapphire gathered trace elements and heat over millions of years to develop its delicate balance of pink and orange, a hue that has been whispered about in gem lore for centuries. This particular stone is Other certified, transparent, and weighs 2.08 carats. It has an oval shape with dimensions of 7.60 x 6.28 x 5.38 mm, a mixed brilliant cut that was chosen to marry scintillation and color, and a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which allows the gem to remain visually clean while retaining natural character. The color intensity reads as medium intense, and the polish is excellent, giving the surface a mirror finish that allows light to enter and dance through the pavilion. The sapphire has undergone a standard heat treatment to stabilize and enhance its color, a common and accepted practice that preserves the integrity of the stone while elevating its visual appeal.

After extraction, this crystal passed into the careful hands of cutters who respect both the gem and its origin, craftsmen who work to bring out the inner fire without erasing the soul of the stone. The mixed brilliant cut of this padparadscha is a deliberate choice, combining the depth and contrast of step facets with the lively dispersion of brilliant facets, to present the orangy pink tones on a stage of light. At 7.60 by 6.28 by 5.38 millimeters, the cutter balanced crown height and pavilion depth to maximize color saturation from face up, while allowing flashes of lighter pink and warm orange to emerge as the gem moves. The excellent polish magnifies the gem’s transparency and makes the surface sit comfortably against metal, ideal for settings that invite close viewing. Against a warm yellow gold or a soft rose gold, the medium intense color will read as sunset warmth, and in platinum or white gold it will show a fresher, more delicate tonal shift, making this stone versatile for a range of custom designs.

When set beside the great names of gemstone history, this padparadscha carries its own argument for uniqueness. It is not a Hope Diamond with its tragic legend and peerless size, nor is it the Star of India with an enormous, silky asterism, yet it shares with those pieces a provenance and a story that matter. The padparadscha hue has been admired by royalty in Sri Lanka and beyond, a sunset color that Mughal connoisseurs prized alongside their blues and rubies. Compared to the velvety intensity of Kashmir blue sapphires, this gem offers a rare warmth, a playful interplay between pink and orange that evokes tropical dawns rather than alpine twilight. Against famed Burmese rubies, which are celebrated for their intense red saturation, this stone offers a subtler, more nuanced emotion, a romantic, luminous blush that can be as private and personal as a remembered summer. Its 2.08 carat weight places it in a category that is both wearable and significant, a size that is uncommon for top quality padparadschas and therefore especially desirable for collectors and clients who want a gemstone with presence but without ostentation.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we recognize that a gem is a companion as much as an object, and we offer guidance and services to help this padparadscha become the centerpiece you envision. We provide full provenance details and certification confirming the origin as Ceylon Sri Lanka, and we are transparent about the heat treatment that enhances and stabilizes the color. For those who wish to commission a setting, our design team can recommend styles that respect the stone’s mixed brilliant cut and medium intense color, whether you prefer a classic solitaire that lets the color breathe, a halo that increases apparent size and brilliance, or a three stone design that tells a layered story. Caring for this sapphire is straightforward, heat treated sapphires respond well to gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and routine inspections will keep the mounting secure. If you seek a gem with a narrative that spans earth and artisan hands, one that stands apart from more common blues and reds while honoring historical admiration for rare hues, this 2.08 carat orangy pink padparadscha from The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to continue its journey.