2.09 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite pinkish orange padparadscha sapphire is a rare and captivating stone that speaks to both connoisseurs and collectors, and it arrives to you with the trusted assurance of GIA certification. At 2.09 carats, and measuring 9.07 x 6.43 x 3.79 millimeters in an elegant oval shape, this gem occupies a sweet spot between wearable size and visual presence, making it an ideal candidate for a statement piece. The mixed brilliant cut has been expertly executed to maximize scintillation while preserving color saturation, and the excellent polish ensures every facet reflects light cleanly and consistently. The vivid color intensity of this stone achieves the famed padparadscha hue, a harmonious balance of pink and orange that is prized for its sunset like warmth and rarity in the marketplace. Heat treatment, a widely accepted and stable enhancement for sapphires, has been applied to this gem to enhance clarity and color uniformity, and this treatment is fully disclosed on the GIA report you will receive, preserving transparency and market integrity.

The clarity grade of this padparadscha is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which is an important distinction for buyers who understand how clarity interacts with color and brilliance. Very slightly included stones present minor internal characteristics that are not readily visible without magnification, and in a colored stone of this intensity, such inclusions rarely interfere with its face up appeal or its ability to transmit light. In practice this means the stone reads clean to the naked eye, allowing the vivid pinkish orange color to dominate the visual field, while the mixed brilliant cut further disperses light to create lively sparkle and depth. For an educated buyer assessing value, the combination of 2.09 carats and the given proportions contributes to a strong face up size, especially at 9.07 by 6.43 millimeters, where the oval outline offers an elongated presentation on the finger or as a pendant, while the 3.79 millimeter depth maintains good durability and the ideal balance between table size and pavilion depth. The GIA certification provides an independent, laboratory based verification of these attributes, including carat weight, exact measurements, cut style, clarity evaluation, color description, and disclosure of enhancement, and this level of documentation is essential when investing in rare colored stones.

Origin plays a central role in both the aesthetic appreciation and the market perception of fine sapphires, and this padparadscha traces back to Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source with a storied history of producing some of the world’s most desirable sapphires. Sri Lankan material is often lauded for its clean crystalline transparency and vibrant, saturated hues, and stones from this region frequently command premium attention from collectors and designers. For buyers looking to commission a bespoke setting, the stone’s vivid color and excellent polish lend themselves to open, light maximizing designs such as four prong or cathedral settings for a ring, or a simple bezel that emphasizes the gem’s oval silhouette for a pendant. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind this sapphire with full provenance documentation and expert guidance, and we can assist with design choices that will best showcase the padparadscha’s color and size while ensuring long term security and wearability. With reasonable everyday care for heat treated corundum, and routine inspections of the mounting, this 2.09 carat padparadscha can be enjoyed for generations, delivering the combination of rarity, certified quality, and striking visual presence that educated buyers seek when selecting a true statement gemstone.