2.41 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 2.41 carat peach sapphire presents itself in a refined emerald cut, with dimensions of 8.72 by 5.84 by 4.14 millimeters, offering an elegant, elongated table and broad step facets that emphasize clarity and color. Originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this sapphire carries the geographic pedigree prized by connoisseurs, where a long history of gem mining and skilled cutting produces stones with delicate personality. The color reads as light in intensity, a soft peach that balances pink and warm orange notes, and the excellent polish ensures each facet responds to light with crisp reflections and a satiny finish. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, which means that to the unaided eye it appears exceptionally clean, while under magnification it reveals the internal fingerprint that authenticates its natural origin. Importantly, this sapphire has received no enhancement, preserving the natural state of color and inclusions and increasing its appeal to buyers who prioritize untreated material.

What distinguishes this particular gem and gives it an unmistakable signature are its natural internal features, the tiny inclusions that tell the story of the crystal as it grew deep within the earth. Under loupe or microscope a seasoned gemologist will note a delicate network of silk like needles aligned with the crystal growth, along with minute pinpoint crystals that act like tiny beacons when light travels through the stone. These inclusions are not defects in the practical sense, they are part of the gem’s identity, and in this stone they occur with exceptional subtlety, consistent with its very very slightly included grade. The silk provides a faint, velvety glow when viewed face up, softening the peach tone and adding depth without obscuring the gem’s transparency. The pinpoint crystals and occasional reflective platelets can produce tiny flashes and a gentle scintillation, especially along the step facets of the emerald cut, and together these features form a reproducible internal pattern that can be used as a fingerprint for identification and provenance. For an educated buyer, these natural markers are valuable because they increase confidence in the sapphire’s authenticity and untreated status, they link the gem to the geological conditions of Ceylon, and they make the stone unique in a way that laboratory reports alone cannot fully capture.

From the perspective of design and long term value, this peach sapphire delivers a compelling combination of factors that matter to informed purchasers. The emerald cut emphasizes the stone’s clarity and offers a modern, architectural aesthetic that showcases the soft peach color in broad flashes, while the step cut facets and excellent polish create deliberate, elegant light returns rather than aggressive brilliance. The light color intensity is particularly appealing to buyers who prefer a subtle, refined hue rather than a saturated or overtly vivid tone. Because the clarity is extremely high and the stone is untreated, collectors and clients seeking natural, minimally handled sapphires will recognize the premium this combination commands. Practical considerations are straightforward, the length and width make it versatile for a central ring stone in both solitaire and halo settings, and the depth at 4.14 millimeters supports a stable mounting without sacrificing face up presence. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document each piece carefully, and we are happy to provide high magnification images and independent gemological commentary to illustrate the inclusion pattern and certify the stone’s natural Ceylon origin and untreated condition. This peach sapphire is more than its measurements and grades, it is a single, identifiable specimen whose characteristic inclusions, fine polish, and balanced color intensity create an unmistakable signature that will remain with the gem through generations.