0.31 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite transparent 0.31 carat cushion shape pink sapphire measures 4.19 by 3.72 by 2.69 millimeters, and it exemplifies refined proportions and optical balance. Cut in a faceted mixed brilliant style, the pavilion and crown facets have been arranged to maximize light return and scintillation, creating a lively play of brilliance that belies the gem size. The clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means minor inclusions are present but do not detract from the stone at normal viewing distances, and the excellent polish further enhances surface brilliance and clean facet junctions. Color is described as medium intensity, a balanced pink that reads distinctly as pink in a variety of lighting conditions, and the sapphire has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement applied to Ceylon sapphires to deepen and even color while preserving transparency and durability. The origin of this sapphire is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source long associated with fine pastel and vivid sapphires, and this provenance contributes to its appeal among knowledgeable collectors.

The mixed brilliant cut and cushion outline make this sapphire an exceptional centerpiece for a refined jewelry design. The mixed cut combines larger faceted areas with smaller pavillion facets to optimize both face up color and internal light dispersion, producing flashes of fire around a consistently pink core. Despite its modest carat weight, the precision of the cut yields strong brilliance and a visually generous presence, especially when set in an open style mount or surrounded by a delicate halo. The excellent polish allows the stone to present crisp light reflections and a satiny surface luster, which enhances its suitability for engagement rings, stud earrings, or a signature pendant where the gem becomes the visual anchor of the piece.

For the educated buyer, several practical and qualitative notes are important. The slightly included clarity grade indicates natural formation characteristics, often used by connoisseurs as a marker of natural origin, and the heat treatment used is a well understood and disclosure standard procedure within the trade. Sapphires are durable for daily wear, and a Ceylon origin often promises attractive hue and saturation combinations that appeal to collectors and designers alike. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this pink cushion sapphire with full disclosure, careful grading notes, and optional mounting services, enabling you to select this stone as a refined, well documented center of a bespoke piece or as a high quality addition to a curated gemstone collection.