2.52 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional padparadscha sapphire is presented as a transparent, GIA certified gemstone weighing 2.52 carats, with a classic cushion outline that measures 8.19 by 6.69 by 4.99 millimeters, and with no enhancement recorded. The precision of the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to balance scintillation and color saturation, and the GIA report accompanies the stone to confirm its identity and fundamental characteristics. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region with a historical reputation for producing padparadscha tones that combine delicate orange and pink components. The weight and proportions place this gem in a size class that reads as substantial when set, and the transparent nature of the material allows for unimpeded optical performance. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document the exact measurements and certificate level to provide the technical reassurance that informed buyers require.

Color evaluation is central to the appeal of any padparadscha, and this stone exhibits an intense color intensity that sits squarely in the prized area between pink and orange, yielding the classic lotus blossom nuance that connoisseurs seek. The hue distribution is uniform across the pavilion and crown planes when viewed at typical retail lighting, with no apparent color zoning to interrupt the visual field. The mixed brilliant cut enhances this effect by distributing light through a combination of brilliant style facets on the crown and precise step influenced facets on the pavilion, producing a lively pattern of brilliance and flash. The intense color reads as lively without appearing over dark, and the transparent material allows saturation to be delivered through internal refraction rather than surface effect, which preserves the stone for use in fine jewelry settings without concern for misrepresentation of tone under varied lighting.

Clarity has been graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and this clarity grade is leveraged to advantage by the cutter to create points of internal character that contribute to depth without interrupting overall brilliance. The inclusions present are minute in scale and positional placement has been managed to reduce impact on face up appearance, so light paths travel through uninterrupted planes and return to the viewer with minimal diffusion. The excellent polish on all facets produces crisp facet junctions and high microreflectivity, enhancing contrast and giving the table a precise window through which the internal color is read. Because there has been no enhancement applied to this sapphire, the optical and physical properties are wholly natural, which is of particular importance for buyers who require provenance and treatment transparency as part of the technical valuation process.

From a gemological and setting perspective the proportions of 8.19 by 6.69 by 4.99 millimeters produce an approximate depth ratio that optimizes light return while maintaining a comfortable pavilion depth for secure mounting, approximately 67 percent relative depth, a metric that contributes to both perceived size and optical performance. The mixed brilliant cut facilitates dynamic scintillation along the crown facets, while the cushion outline softens light distribution at the girdle, allowing a design to emphasize the padparadscha hue without producing excessive windowing. On a finger the stone reads as elegant and substantial, the color translating well in daylight and incandescent light due to the balanced hue and high transparency. At The Natural Sapphire Company we consider this padparadscha to be a piece that will integrate into bespoke settings where technical attributes such as facet architecture, polish quality, and natural clarity are prioritized by discerning jewelers and collectors.