2.08 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient alluvial terraces of Ceylon to the polished light that dances across its crown today, this 2.08 carat cushion shape pink sapphire has traveled a patient geological lifetime before it reached your hand. Born in the weathered gem gravels of Sri Lanka, where monsoon rains and time have concentrated corundum into pockets rich with color, this sapphire was discovered by experienced local miners who have worked these lands for generations. Its transparent body reveals a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to the exceptional material that Sri Lankan deposits are renowned for. The gem measures 8.10 by 6.46 by 4.23 millimeters, and a skilled cutter shaped it into a cushion form with a mixed brilliant cut, preserving weight while creating lively return of light. Heat treated to stabilize and gently intensify its hue, and with an excellent polish that enhances facet contrast, this pink sapphire carries with it both ancient origin and careful modern craftsmanship, a combination The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present.

As the cutter revealed the stone plane by plane, a medium intense rosy pink tone emerged, neither muted nor aggressively saturated, a color that reads as warm and inviting in daylight and subtly more complex under evening light. Compared to the often vivid and magenta leaning pink sapphires of Madagascar, this Ceylon gem leans more toward a refined, pure rose, with less purple influence and greater clarity of hue. In contrast to the raspberry and electric pink of fine Burmese spinel, which can read denser and more jewel like, this Sri Lankan sapphire maintains a delicate luminosity that plays with light rather than absorbing it. Where padparadscha sapphires from Sri Lanka and Myanmar present an exotic salmon pink with a distinct orange flash, this stone sits squarely in the rose family, offering romance without the hoary orange undertone. Against Montana pink sapphires from the United States, which often show soft, pastel tendencies and a cool, ethereal tone, this gem is demonstrably more saturated, with a medium intense presence that ensures it reads clearly from across a room.

The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to balance brilliance, color distribution, and wearable proportions, maximizing the cushion shape for both scintillation and face up color. The result is a gem that sits elegantly in a variety of settings, from a timeless solitaire that lets the pink sing, to a halo or three stone ring that uses white diamonds to accentuate warmth and sparkle. On the finger, a 2.08 carat cushion of these dimensions projects presence while maintaining a classic silhouette, and the excellent polish means that light exits cleanly to the eye, enhancing perceived purity and life. The heat treatment this sapphire underwent is a standard and stable enhancement in the trade, used to bring out the innate best attributes of the stone without misleading coloration, and The Natural Sapphire Company discloses this openly as part of responsible gem stewardship. For collectors who compare provenance, texture, and hue, this Ceylon pink sits as a refined middle ground, more vibrant than pale regional varieties, yet softer and more lyrical than the most intense magentas from other locales.

More than a mineral, this pink sapphire carries cultural resonance that echoes Sri Lanka’s long history with sapphires, where the stones have been treasured by kings and pilgrims alike for centuries, and where skilled lapidaries honed techniques that still influence cutting traditions worldwide. Its medium intense color invites personal stories, whether it becomes an engagement gem that symbolizes tenderness and enduring devotion, or a signature ring that brightens everyday moments with a warm blush of color. If you seek a gem that balances clarity, size, and a true Ceylon character, this 2.08 carat cushion pink sapphire, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, offers a rare blend of geological narrative and human artistry. For bespoke setting ideas, comparisons to specific regional hues, or to see how this sapphire behaves under various lighting conditions, we invite you to contact our team so we can help translate this stone’s story into a piece you will wear and cherish.