2.19 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.19 carat pear shape pinkish purple sapphire presents precise gemological proportions and a disciplined execution of the mixed brilliant faceting style. The stone measures 10.05 by 6.72 by 4.52 millimeters, producing an elegant elongation ratio of approximately 1.5 to 1 that reads larger face up than its weight might suggest. The mixed brilliant cut blends a faceted brilliant crown with a modified pavilion geometry to maximize dispersion and scintillation while preserving depth of color. Facet junctions are crisply executed and the excellent polish produces high facet contrast and clean light return across the table and shoulders of the pear. The pointed termination has been shaped to industry standards that allow secure engagement by V prongs or a fitted bezel, and the girdle presents a consistent profile that simplifies precision setting. The dimensions and cut proportioning were chosen to balance brilliance and color saturation, yielding a gem that offers lively fire without sacrificing the medium color intensity that defines its pinkish purple hue.

Color and clarity characteristics of this Ceylon sapphire are consistent with fine Sri Lankan material, exhibiting a medium intensity pinkish purple that shifts subtly with viewing angle. The primary hue is a pink leaning purple with modest secondary modifiers that enhance the gem’s appeal under both daylight and artificial illumination. Heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and intensify the hue, a standard and permanent enhancement in sapphire trade practice that removes brownish undertones and opens the stone to more homogeneous saturation. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, indicating the presence of small crystal inclusions and possible fine silk or twinning lines that are visible without magnification but do not materially obstruct light transmission. These inclusions can contribute to the gemography and character of the stone, sometimes producing fine silky diffusion that softens reflections and gives a pleasing velvety body color under certain angles. The excellent polish and careful faceting minimize any negative optical impact from the inclusions, allowing the mixed brilliant faceting to deliver strong scintillation and a clean, lively appearance in hand.

From a durability perspective this sapphire is a robust choice for everyday wear, as corundum ranks nine on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, second only to diamond. This positions sapphire well above common jewelry materials such as quartz and topaz, and affords significant resistance to abrasion and scratching during routine activities. Compared to diamond, which is a ten on the Mohs scale and thus harder, sapphire still offers exceptional toughness and dimensional stability for rings, pendants and other daily jewelry. Practical mounting recommendations include protecting the pointed end of the pear with a V prong or partial bezel to reduce the risk of chipping from direct impact, and ensuring prong thickness is sufficient to distribute stress where the girdle is engaged. Cleaning may be performed with warm water, mild detergent and a soft brush, and this heat treated sapphire is generally safe for ultrasonic cleaning provided there is no evidence of filling treatments, however steam cleaning is not recommended if the stone has any surface reaching fissures. The Natural Sapphire Company provides full disclosure of enhancement and origin, and can supply additional close up imagery, laboratory documentation, and custom setting services to realize this Ceylon pinkish purple sapphire as a finished piece.