2.54 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pink sapphire began its life long before it reached the careful hands of a cutter, deep within the weathered gravels and alluvial deposits of Ceylon, modern day Sri Lanka, a place that has been celebrated for centuries for producing sapphires with exceptional clarity and lively color. Mined by local artisans who pass down the knowledge of where the earth yields its finest stones, this gem was liberated from its host rock, sorted by eye for color and clarity, and set on a path toward transformation. At 2.54 carats, with measurements of 11.94 by 6.99 by 4.11 millimeters, this pear shaped jewel carries the intimate history of Ceylonese gem country, a legacy of small scale miners and family run trading houses. Its transparency catches and returns light with a crystalline purity, and the clarity grade of very slightly included at eye level ensures that the gem reads clean to the observer, while preserving the natural signature that speaks to its origin. Vivid in color intensity and finished with an excellent polish, this stone already tells a story of the earth and the sea worn into bright crystal, a story that we at The Natural Sapphire Company are honored to continue by bringing it into the light.

The next chapter in this gem s journey was the careful work of cutting and heat treatment, choices made to reveal its best voice while maintaining respect for its natural character. The sapphire underwent a controlled heat treatment, a widely accepted enhancement in the trade that brings out the depth and evenness of color, without masking the stone s provenance or natural beauty. The cutter selected a mixed brilliant cut in a pear silhouette to marry maximum scintillation with a graceful outline that flatters the hand, allowing the pavilion facets to return color rich flashes while the brilliant crown creates lively sparkle. The result is a stone that reads both lively and refined, with a vivid pink that holds across movements and lighting, and a polish deemed excellent so that every facet edge glows and every table view invites admiration. For a client seeking a piece that balances traditional craftsmanship with modern demands for brilliance and durability, this sapphire sits at the intersection, ready to be set into an engagement ring, a pendant, or a bespoke piece that carries both story and performance.

When we compare its hue and tone to sapphires from other famous locations the distinctions become a way to appreciate the geography of color. Compared with classic Burmese material, which can show warmer, more ruby influenced pinks that edge toward red at stronger saturations, this Ceylon sapphire leans slightly cooler and more crystalline, offering a clearer pink that is vivid without crossing into the red territory of Burmese rubies and pinks. Against Madagascan pink sapphires, which often present an electric, sometimes neon leaning hot pink or a pink with orange undertones, this stone reads as a more refined and transparent pink, less electric but deeply engaging in its saturated vividness. Compared with Australian pink sapphires and Thai pinks that can carry deeper, more purple or brownish tones at times, the Sri Lankan origin commonly offers a cleaner, purer pink, and this gem exemplifies that clarity and liveliness. Against American Montana sapphires that are frequently prized for their gentle pastel or icy pinks, this sapphire stands out for its stronger saturation and warmer presence, making it ideal for clients who want unmistakable pink that still feels classic and wearable.

Beyond provenance and comparison the cultural and wearable story of this pear shaped pink sapphire is compelling. In Sri Lanka sapphires have been woven into local ritual and royal treasuries, admired not only for beauty but for perceived protective and auspicious qualities, and that tradition of reverence comes through in a stone that is both a jewel and a heirloom in waiting. The pear shape lends a graceful elongation to the finger when set in a solitaire bezel or in a delicate halo that amplifies the vivid color, and the dimensions of 11.94 by 6.99 by 4.11 millimeters offer presence without overwhelming proportion. As stewards of gemstones and their stories The Natural Sapphire Company provides full details on this gem s certification and treatment history, and we invite clients to imagine this sapphire as the central character in a bespoke design, or as a singular token of affection that carries with it the hands that found it and the cutters who revealed its light. If you would like guidance on settings, complementary accent stones, or to view comparable pieces from different origins so you can feel the subtle differences in hue and tone for yourself, we are ready to assist.