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

This loose sapphire is a transparent, pear shaped gem weighing 2.20 carats, with measurements of 10.33 x 6.83 x 4.29 mm. The pavilion and crown have been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to balance color and light return, and the finish is noted as excellent polish. At eye level the stone is graded as eye clean, indicating that no inclusions are apparent to the unaided eye under normal viewing conditions. The color is an intense pinkish purple, showing both warm and cool components that read differently under varied lighting, and the stone is natural with no enhancements recorded. The origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a well regarded source for sapphires where geological conditions commonly yield vivid, clean material. These factual details define the gem as a high quality example of pinkish purple corundum, suitable for fine jewellery where color intensity and clean appearance are primary considerations.

Optically this sapphire stands out in ways that differentiate it from more common gemstones. Corundum, the mineral species of sapphire, has a refractive index in the range expected for gem quality sapphire, and that index combined with the mixed brilliant facet arrangement produces lively internal reflections and strong face up brilliance. Compared with diamond, which exhibits higher refractive index and greater dispersion, this sapphire will not flash the same high contrast white and spectral fire as diamond, yet it delivers a different and desirable effect. The saturation and depth of the pinkish purple color create an appearance of luminous depth that draws the eye in a manner a colorless stone cannot replicate. Compared with quartz varieties such as amethyst, which have a lower refractive index and less ability to return light, this sapphire presents markedly stronger scintillation and a crisper interaction between facets. Compared with more common blue sapphires, the pinkish purple hue here changes the way light is perceived in the stone, allowing contrast between pink tones and violet undertones that enhances apparent brilliance. The mixed brilliant cut is specifically chosen to optimize light return for this color class, trading some pavilion depth for additional faceting that increases scintillation and produces a lively, balanced appearance from the table and crown.

From a practical and provenance perspective this sapphire combines durability, workability, and verified natural origin in a manner that supports confident setting and daily wear. Sapphire rates nine on the Mohs scale, providing excellent resistance to abrasion for rings, pendants and other frequently worn pieces. The eye clean clarity and excellent polish reduce the need for deep bezels to mask imperfections, allowing open settings that showcase the gem face up. The 10.33 x 6.83 x 4.29 mm pear shape is well suited to both solitaire and halo designs, and the mixed brilliant cut facilitates a pleasing interplay between color and sparkle when mounted. Because the stone is untreated, its color and structure are stable and will not require special handling related to enhancement treatments. The provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, adds contextual value because of the long established gemstone history of that region. The Natural Sapphire Company provides these technical details and provenance information to support accurate assessment and design planning, and to enable customers and jewellers to make informed choices based on objective attributes rather than promotional claims.