2.26 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the riverbeds of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, to the careful hands of our master cutters, this transparent GIA certified padparadscha sapphire has traveled a story of patience and precision, offered to you by The Natural Sapphire Company. Weighing 2.26 carats, shaped into a graceful pear, and measuring 10.16 by 6.69 by 4.33 mm, this orangy pink gem speaks of tropical soil and the slow cooling of ancient earth. It is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that brings both depth and sparkle, exhibiting a medium color intensity and an excellent polish that allows light to dance from its table to its pavillion. The stone is unenhanced, a natural beauty with a clarity described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which gives it character without compromising the luminous, clear window into its warm, peachy core. Each facet was cut to respect the stone’s origin, to preserve weight and to reveal the subtle orange and pink interplay that makes padparadscha sapphires so coveted, and the GIA report affirms its natural provenance and integrity.

Imagine this pear shaped padparadscha cradled in a custom design where metal and accent stones tell the rest of its journey. Set in warm 18 karat rose gold, the orangy pink tones will glow like a tropical sunset, while a halo of small brilliant white diamonds will amplify brightness and lend a classic, refined contrast. For a modern alternative, pair the center with a delicate trio of tapered baguettes in champagne diamonds to echo the stone’s warm undertones, or add tiny mint green tsavorites on either side for a fresh, unexpected contrast that will make the pink notes sing. The pear silhouette also suits a solitaire pendant where the point faces the heart, or an east west ring setting that elongates the finger, both designs allowing the mixed brilliant cut to return maximum fire. Whether framed by platinum for a striking cool contrast, or embraced by yellow gold for a vintage warmth, this Sri Lankan padparadscha invites a custom piece that celebrates its natural story, its GIA certification, and the meticulous craftsmanship that shaped it.