2.26 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine slipping a piece of sunset into a ring, a pendant, or a pair of earrings, a transparent padparadscha sapphire that captures the soft blush of dawn and the warm glow of twilight. This exquisite 2.26 carat oval sapphire measures 8.38 x 6.11 x 5.45 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut turns every ray of light into a dance of fire and warmth. Eye clean at face up viewing, with intense color intensity and an excellent polish, this stone is a rare, unenhanced treasure from Ceylon Sri Lanka. The combination of transparency and vivid hue gives it a life of its own, a gem that will spark wonder whenever it catches the light, promising joy and a story that grows deeper with every passing year.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we imagine this padparadscha becoming many things, each created to celebrate a moment, a promise, a memory. Picture it as a solitary center in a timeless engagement ring set in rose gold to emphasize the coral pink tones, or as the heart of a halo of diamonds that magnifies its glow for anniversary and milestone pieces. It fits beautifully into bezel settings for daily elegance and security, into delicate three stone designs that tell a story of past present and future, and into vintage inspired mounts with filigree for romantic character. For earrings it becomes a pair of graceful drops, or a single statement stud framed by brilliant cut diamonds, and as a pendant it will rest close to the heart surrounded by your choice of metal and accent stones. Our design team can craft mixed metal settings to highlight the warm tones, or pair this Ceylon gem with white diamonds or peach sapphires for contrast and dimension. Because this stone is unenhanced and eye clean, it is ideal for both open prong designs that let light flood the pavilion, and protective bezel styles that preserve a treasured heirloom. Reach out to us at The Natural Sapphire Company, and let us sketch the setting that will celebrate your love, your joy, and your story, we will help you choose the metal, the setting style, and the accents that will turn this rare padparadscha into a personalized piece that will be worn and adored for generations.