2.52 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.52 carat cushion shape peach sapphire measures 7.98 x 5.75 x 5.96 mm and presents a refined mixed brilliant cut that marries a brilliant crown with a precision faceted pavilion to optimize scintillation and light return. The cutter has maintained an even table to crown ratio and calibrated facet angles to balance brilliance and face up color, resulting in a medium intense peach tone that reads warm and lively under both daylight and incandescent lighting. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, with fine pinpoint and feather inclusions that are well positioned beneath facet junctions and that do not interrupt the overall transparency, preserving the gem’s clean window and excellent light performance. Polish is excellent, reflecting a high level of lapidary finishing, while symmetry and girdle consistency indicate careful preforming and final cutting, techniques that enhance durability and make this natural, untreated sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka a superb example of responsible craftsmanship offered by The Natural Sapphire Company.

On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness this sapphire rates a 9, second only to diamond which rates 10, and notably harder than common jewelry minerals such as topaz which rates 8, and quartz which rates 7, a differential that translates to superior scratch resistance for everyday wear. The corundum structure that gives sapphires their high hardness also contributes to reliable wearability in rings, pendants, and earrings, with a reduced tendency to surface abrasion while still requiring sensible protection from hard sharp impacts that can cause chipping at facet edges. Given the stone is unenhanced and well polished, standard cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush is appropriate and ultrasonic cleaning is generally acceptable for untreated material, although final care should be discussed when the gem is set. For clients seeking a durable, finely cut peach sapphire with a luminous face up color and honest clarity, this cushion mixed brilliant from Ceylon, Sri Lanka embodies the balance of beauty and robustness that collectors and daily wearers expect from The Natural Sapphire Company.