2.75 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.75 carat oval pink sapphire measures 9.96 x 7.84 x 3.80 millimeters and exemplifies the material quality and lapidary care for which The Natural Sapphire Company is known. The gem presents a vivid color intensity that reads as a saturated, pure pink face up, while transparency remains high throughout. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant cut, executed to balance color saturation and light return, and the piece carries a clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level. The surface finish is an excellent polish, and the sapphire has been heat treated, a standard and well understood enhancement for Ceylon material that stabilizes and brightens the tone while retaining natural internal character. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a locale noted for producing pink sapphires with lively color and fine internal structures.

On close inspection the internal landscape of this sapphire is what gives it an unmistakable signature. Fine silk inclusions in the form of microscopic rutile needles are distributed along primary growth directions and form faint, parallel trains that are visible under 10 power magnification and subtly perceptible at higher loupe magnification. These silks diffuse light in a way that softens the gleam from the table and produces a velvety internal glow, enhancing the perceived saturation without introducing opacity. Scattered pinpoint crystals and discrete negative crystals sit within selective growth zones, producing tiny pinfire flashes that animate the stone as it is moved. There are also minute healed feather like fissures with polished surfaces that do not impact durability, and which under magnification contribute to an internal network that emphasizes the stone naturality. Together these inclusions create a fingerprint that is diagnostic of a Sri Lankan origin and a history of minimal intervention prior to controlled heat treatment. The heat treatment has partially altered some silk aggregates, reducing scattering in localized areas and opening windows of greater clarity, which results in a dynamic interplay between velvety diffusion and crisp internal reflections.

The mixed brilliant cut has been carefully planned to work with the gem s natural inclusion pattern and color zoning. On the crown the cutter employed a modified brilliant facet layout to create broad, evenly distributed light return and to keep the table proportioned for maximum face up color. The pavilion shows a controlled set of modified facets that channel light back through the body of the stone in a way that intensifies the vivid pink while minimizing windowing. The depth proportion is approximately forty three percent based on the measurements provided which contributes to a balanced face up appearance, preserving strong color without sacrificing scintillation. Facet junctions are crisp and well aligned, and the excellent polish ensures minimal surface diffusion so that internal features remain the primary contributors to the gem s visual character. The cutter s orientation preserved the principal growth features, allowing the natural silk trails to run parallel to the long axis of the oval, a choice that enhances the stone s elongation and optical symmetry when set.

From a practical standpoint this sapphire is well suited to both bespoke jewelry and collector cabinets where material provenance and internal character are valued. The vivid color and balanced proportions recommend prong or low bezel settings that allow abundant light through the crown, but the stone will also perform exceptionally in halo or pav excellent settings where the surrounding white stones enhance perceived saturation. As corundum this sapphire is durable for daily wear under normal conditions, but like all gems it should be protected from aggressive chemicals and extreme thermal shocks. The documented heat treatment is stable and routine, with the inclusion pattern serving as an enduring signature of its natural formation in Ceylon. For clients seeking a specimen with a distinctive internal identity combined with superior cutting and polish, this piece represents a compelling example of The Natural Sapphire Company s standards in sourcing and lapidary refinement.