0.39 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This extraordinary, transparent 0.39 carat cushion shape pink sapphire, with precise measurements of 4.17 x 4.08 x 2.59 mm, embodies restrained luxury and refined taste, a jewel that announces accomplishment without shouting. Cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and face up color, this stone has been masterfully polished to an excellent finish, allowing light to dance across its facets with a poised brilliance. Its clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that preserves purity while providing a whisper of the gemological narrative that makes natural gemstones so compelling. Originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and disclosed as heat treated, this sapphire bears the hallmark of classic Ceylonese character, a soft yet luminous presence that enhances sophisticated settings and time honored design. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this pink sapphire is both a keepsake and a signal, an object of desire for those who understand that true luxury is measured by connoisseurship.

The hue and tone of this Ceylon pink are a study in delicate persuasion, a very light color intensity that reads as an elegant blush rather than a bold proclamation. Against the spectrum of famous gemstone locales, it offers a different kind of charm. Compared with the intense, saturated pink sapphires of Madagascar, which often lean toward vivid warmth and strong presence, this Ceylon stone is more ethereal, trading saturation for luminosity. Against Burmese pinks, known for their depth and richness, this sapphire favors airier, more transparent expression, a quality that allows it to perform beautifully in designs where lightness and finesse are desired. When placed beside Padparadscha sapphires, many of which originate from Sri Lanka as well, it diverges in its pink purity, while a Padparadscha shows more pronounced salmon and peach interplays, this cushion pink remains steadfastly and purely pink, a pastel note in the palette of high jewelry.

The tone of this gem recalls the classic Ceylon trait, a refined softness that sits between the pastel virtues of Sri Lankan stones and the smoky, steely tendencies of Australian and Montana material. Compared with Australian sapphires, which often present with darker, inky tones, and Montana sapphires with their unique gray and cornflower mixes, this pink sapphire offers a clarity of color that is both gentle and luminous. In relation to Kashmir gems, which are celebrated for their velvety depth and saturated blues, this pearl of pink takes a different route, aiming for light and air rather than plush density. This contrast underlines the gem’s place on a collector’s spectrum, as a choice for those who prize understated glamour. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies the gem’s light return, giving the very light color intensity a livelier performance than the grade might suggest on paper, and the excellent polish ensures each facet edge contributes to a soft, gemological glow that flatters skin tones and complements precious metals.

As an object of wearable prestige, this cushion shape pink sapphire is destined to become a modern heirloom, an adornment that speaks to cultivated taste and discriminating standards. Its very slightly included clarity lends authenticity, a reminder that natural beauty carries the signature of the earth, while its transparency and excellent polish permit the kind of sparkle and optical charm reserved for fine gemstones. Heat treated in accordance with industry practice to reveal its most attractive hue, and sourced from the storied soils of Ceylon, it is a gem that sits comfortably within the legacy of Sri Lankan sapphires, yet offers a distinct personality. Allow it to anchor a delicate halo engagement ring, or to serve as the solitary star of a bespoke pendant, and it will elevate any design with an air of graceful exclusivity. From first consideration to final setting, The Natural Sapphire Company is dedicated to guiding the collector who seeks not only a jewel, but a statement of refinement that endures.