2.27 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This padparadscha sapphire weighs 2.27 carats, the cushion shape measures 8.24 x 6.22 x 4.70 mm, and it exhibits transparent body tone with intense color intensity. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, combining a faceted crown that emphasizes small star and kite facets with a pavilion that uses a modified brilliant arrangement to maximize scintillation. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, indicating small internal characteristics that do not materially detract from overall transparency, and excellent polish ensures clean facet junctions and superior light return. Enhancement is heat treated, a standard and stable procedure used to refine hue and clarity in sapphires, and the gem is of Ceylon origin from Sri Lanka, a source known for producing warm pink to orangey salmon tones.

Proportions are carefully considered, the measured depth of 4.70 mm yields an approximate depth to average dimension ratio of 65 percent, a proportion that supports strong return of light from the crown while maintaining face up spread appropriate to the 2.27 carat weight. The mixed brilliant faceting creates a lively play of contrast, with medium to small crown facets producing crisp flashes and a pavilion geometry that channels light back through warm body color rather than dispersing it as excessive spectral fire. The cushion outline with slightly softened corners retains more of the rough material during cutting, which often improves yield and results in fuller color saturation along the girdle plane. Slight inclusions are typical of natural material from Ceylon, and their position and character in this specimen are such that they are not distracting to the naked eye when set, while the excellent polish mitigates any potential diffusion of light at facet edges.

For custom jewelry pairing, this padparadscha benefits from warm metal choices and carefully selected accent stones, rose gold or 18 karat yellow gold will amplify peach and salmon undertones, while a halo of well matched small brilliant cut white diamonds will increase perceived brightness without competing with the core hue. Side stones could be paired as tapered baguettes in warm champagne diamond for a linear accent, or as paired pink spinels for a tone on tone composition, alternatively small green tsavorites set as accent points will create a deliberate complementary contrast that intensifies the pink orange center. Practical mounting options include a low bezel to protect cushion corners, or four V prongs to secure the profile while allowing crown facets to read freely. For bespoke design work consult The Natural Sapphire Company for precision setting specifications and facet orientation recommendations to preserve the stones optical performance.