3.45 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are searching for a center stone that resolves the search for a truly special engagement ring or a rare collector gem, this 3.45 carat padparadscha sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka answers that need with quiet authority, transparency, and timeless charm. The cushion shape, measuring 8.93 x 6.85 x 4.96 mm, has been expertly cut in a mixed brilliant layout to deliver lively scintillation and a soft, inviting face up presence that flatters every hand size. At eye level the clarity is very slightly included, which means the stone reads clean and luminous to the wearer while retaining natural character that gem lovers prize, and the excellent polish amplifies the stone s ability to flash its color across a setting. With a medium intense color intensity and no enhancement, this padparadscha presents in its purest form, a natural and untreated example of what collectors and brides seek when they want authenticity and permanence in a jewel.

The hue and tone of this Sri Lankan padparadscha sit beautifully between pink and orange, a delicate salmon balance that distinguishes true padparadscha from other pink or orange sapphires around the world, and when you compare it to sapphires and related gems from other famous locations the differences become a useful way to understand this stone s unique appeal. Compared to padparadscha and pink orange sapphires from Madagascar, which often push toward a stronger, more saturated orange or a vivid tangerine tone, this Ceylon stone reads softer and more refined, its medium intensity offering elegance rather than overt flash. Versus examples from the Umba region in Tanzania which can favor a rosier, pink leaning tone, this gem keeps a warmer, slightly more orange influence that gives it that classic salmon quality people associate with antique jewels and high end bespoke pieces. If you hold it alongside Burmese spinels or pink sapphires from Myanmar, those gems frequently present a more overtly pink or raspberry cast, and by contrast this padparadscha s tone feels warmer and less purely rosy. To draw a broader contrast, Kashmir sapphires are famous for a deep cornflower blue and a velvety saturation that is an entirely different color family, and Montana sapphires have their own muted, pastel blues and pinks, so this stone s Ceylon origin is important because Sri Lanka has for centuries produced padparadscha examples with that distinctive soft, luminous salmon hue that is neither too hot nor too pale.

For those who want a ring that both speaks to the heart and satisfies connoisseurship, this padparadscha from The Natural Sapphire Company is a perfect solution, a stone that wants to be worn every day and admired for its natural, untreated beauty. The mixed brilliant facets lend the gem a lively play of light that keeps the salmon hue moving, so in daylight it reads warm and sunlit, and under evening light the tone deepens slightly, offering a quiet shift in personality that makes every viewing rewarding. The dimensions and cushion silhouette are ideal for classic solitaire settings, for halo designs that emphasize the soft color by surrounding it with cool white diamonds, and for modern, minimalist mounts that let the stone s pure Ceylon hue be the focus. Because there is no enhancement, what you see is what you keep, a natural treasure with transparency and a clarity grade that will satisfy both a future bride looking for an unforgettable engagement ring and a collector who understands the rarity of an untreated padparadscha from Sri Lanka. If your quest is for a stone that combines heritage, beauty, and wearable sparkle, this padparadscha is that rare find, and we at The Natural Sapphire Company are ready to help you make it the center of a lifetime piece.