2.06 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.06 carat oval shape pink sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company presents a rare combination of size, color, and clarity that will appeal to educated buyers and connoisseurs alike. The gem measures 8.06 x 6.09 x 4.61 mm, and it has been carefully fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances the scintillation of a brilliant style with the depth and color retention of a step influenced pavilion. The stone is transparent and displays vivid color intensity, enhanced by an excellent polish that allows each facet to act as a precise window and mirror for light. The clarity has been graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in practical terms means the sapphire is essentially eye clean and will present a clean face up appearance in most settings and lighting conditions. The sapphire is heat treated, a widely accepted and stable enhancement that refines color and transparency, and its geological origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source long respected for producing some of the world’s most desirable pink and pastel sapphires.

The geometric faceting is a defining feature of this gem and is responsible for its exceptional light performance. The mixed brilliant cut integrates a well proportioned crown with a table that opens the color, while a pavilion constructed with brilliant style facets returns light efficiently, creating strong scintillation and lively flashes. At the same time, the facet architecture maintains large pavilion facets that deepen the saturation and display of pink, so the result is a harmonious interplay between brilliance and color saturation. Because the cutter has optimized the angles and facet junctions, internal reflections are organized rather than chaotic, producing consistent streaks and pinpoints of light that animate the stone as it moves. The precision of the facet intersections, together with the excellent polish, ensures that light enters, interacts with the corundum lattice, and exits in ways that emphasize both the fiery and velvety aspects of the pink hue.

Clarity and polish work in concert with cut and origin to determine value, and this sapphire scores exceptionally well across those evaluation criteria. Very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicates inclusions are minute and do not distract from the gem’s overall presentation, a quality that is especially important for color stones where inclusions can otherwise interrupt the flow of color and light. The excellent polish maximizes the return of light and reduces surface diffusion, so color appears clean and saturated when viewed face up. Ceylon Sri Lanka origin contributes provenance value, given the island’s geological conditions that frequently produce sapphires with lively color and a characteristic brightness. A 2.06 carat weight in a vivid pink tone is sizeable for this color range, making the gem desirable for both high end jewellery and collectors seeking a statement piece that remains wearable. The disclosed heat treatment is stable, permanent, and widely accepted in the trade, and it serves to enhance the already promising material properties of this sapphire without compromising durability or long term appearance.

For practical use and long term enjoyment, this sapphire is an excellent candidate for a centre stone in engagement rings, cocktail rings, or bespoke pendants where the oval silhouette and mixed brilliant faceting will maximize visual impact. As corundum, sapphire rates nine on the Mohs scale, providing superior resistance to scratching and everyday wear, yet like all fine gems it benefits from routine care such as gentle cleaning with warm water and mild detergent, avoidance of harsh chemicals, and periodic inspection of the setting. The Natural Sapphire Company provides full documentation of origin, treatment, and quality observations, and our gem specialists can advise on ideal mounting proportions to preserve the stone’s light performance and color balance. This 2.06 carat Ceylon pink sapphire represents a combination of scientific quality attributes and aesthetic allure, a gem that performs brilliantly in analytical grading and equally well as an emotional and lasting centrepiece.