2.28 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A rare and refined treasure, this 2.28 carat oval pink sapphire measures 9.01 by 6.80 by 4.51 millimeters and arrives to you in a state of absolute natural beauty. Sourced from the storied mines of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, it carries the island’s legendary color pedigree, showing an intense color intensity that reads as a vivid, velvety pink. The gem has been fashioned into an elegant mixed brilliant cut, a choice that balances the scintillating fire of a brilliant with the graceful spread of an oval outline, and its polish has been rated excellent, allowing every facet junction to catch and release light with seamless precision. At eye level it is graded very slightly included, which for connoisseurs enhances character without interrupting the stone’s visual purity. Importantly, this sapphire is unenhanced, in its natural state, a distinction that places it among a select group of sapphires prized for authenticity and rarity. When you acquire this gem through The Natural Sapphire Company, you are not purchasing a commodity, you are entering an intimate circle of collectors and patrons who value provenance and uncompromised, natural beauty.

The mixed brilliant cut is a masterstroke for light performance, choreographing brilliance, dispersion, and scintillation so that the stone tells a different story under every kind of illumination. In strong daylight, the intuitive geometry of the crown and pavilion produces a lively, expansive brilliance. The intense pink hue becomes clear and saturated, displaying a broad, velvety color field across the face of the gem while lively pinpoint flashes of white light dance at each facet edge. Under cool fluorescent or LED office lighting, the sapphire’s internal contrast becomes more apparent, and the mixed cut reveals more scintillation, those rapid flashes that animate the gem as it moves, making it exquisitely eye-catching in everyday situations. Warm incandescent light or candlelight, by contrast, deepens the pink and teases out subtle red undertones, imparting a romantic glow that seems to emanate from within. In low light and twilight, the gem’s intense color persists while its fire, the spectral flashes of color, comes forward in small, beguiling bursts, offering a private display of chromatic personality that rewards close viewing.

Because it is transparent and free from enhancements, light traverses this sapphire with elegant clarity, allowing the mixed brilliant cut to maximize both brilliance and dispersion. The excellent polish ensures that reflections are crisp, not hazy, so the table and crown facets act as polished mirrors, returning white light with strong brilliance while the pavilion facets throw back flashes of spectral color when the viewing angle changes. The oval shape contributes to a flattering spread on the finger or in a pendant, making the most of the 2.28 carat weight while maintaining a regal presence that reads refined rather than ostentatious. The very slightly included clarity grade gives the stone a natural signature, a fingerprint of formation that confirms origin and authenticity, but does not detract from the overall window of sparkle. For the collector who appreciates subtleties, this balance of natural origin, untouched character, and optimized cutting is precisely what differentiates a commonplace purchase from a considered acquisition.

Owning this Ceylon pink sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is an invitation to join an exclusive few who understand the value of rarity, provenance, and natural integrity. Stones of this size, color intensity, and unenhanced condition are seldom available, and the mixed brilliant cut, excellent polish, and measured clarity combine to create a gem that is as wearable as it is investment-worthy. We can pair this sapphire with a bespoke setting that honors its shape and light performance, whether a delicate halo that amplifies its brilliance, a streamlined solitaire that celebrates its color, or a custom design that becomes a singular heirloom. Our specialists are available to advise on mounting styles that will maximize the gem’s behavior under the lighting conditions you encounter most, ensuring that whether under morning sun, evening glow, or a spotlight at an exclusive event, this pink sapphire will announce itself with confident, refined character. If you seek a piece that signals membership in an elite circle of true connoisseurs, this unenhanced Ceylon pink sapphire is waiting to be set and worn by you.