2.82 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a timeless beauty that flows through the history of sapphires, a beauty that has adorned crowns, vessels, and hearts for millennia. From ancient Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, to the courts of medieval Europe, sapphires have been prized not only for their color, but for the sense of continuity they carry, a connection to craftsmanship and belief handed down through generations. The pink sapphire is a quieter, more intimate chapter in that story, offering warmth and romance while still embodying the durability and noble bearing of the corundum family. This particular gem arrives to you as a fully formed narrative, transparent and vivid, a living relic of the earths slow work that has been shaped and polished into something both wearable and heirloom worthy. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that lineage by presenting stones that speak to history, while being ready to become part of a new family story, set perhaps in an engagement ring, a pendant, or a treasured commission that will pass from parent to child.

The star of this offering is a pear shaped pink sapphire weighing 2.82 carat, with precise proportions measuring 11.54 x 7.98 x 4.50 mm, cut to a mixed brilliant scheme that maximizes the stone’s internal fire. Its medium intense color intensity gives the gem a sophisticated presence, neither oversaturated nor pale, a hue that reads as feminine and refined in daylight, and luminous and compelling in lamplight. The stone is transparent, with a clarity grade of slightly included when viewed at eye level, a quality that is common and expected in natural sapphires, and which in this instance serves to authenticate its natural origin without compromising brilliance. Combined with excellent polish, this mixed brilliant cut renders a scintillation and sparkle that make the sapphire a natural centerpiece in any collection. The facets interplay with light in a way that draws the eye along the elegant pear silhouette, offering a balanced blend of brilliance from the crown, and a warm internal glow from the pavilion. Importantly, this stone is without enhancement, unheated and untreated, a rarity that emphasizes provenance and purity, with its origin traced to Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source synonymous with classic quality and historical prestige.

To hold this pink sapphire is to hold a conversation between past and present, a gem that is at once ancient in origin and entirely modern in its appeal. The pear shape suggests a traditional silhouette with a touch of romantic flourish, making it especially suited to settings that favor legacy and grace, such as a vintage inspired halo, a cathedral style solitaire, or a simple, elegant pendant that lets the stone speak for itself. Because it is unenhanced, its natural story is intact, and its medium intense color will complement both warm and cool metal choices, from rich yellow gold that echoes historical jewelry traditions to soft rose gold that amplifies the pink tones, or platinum for a crisp, contemporary contrast. At The Natural Sapphire Company we guide clients toward settings that honor a stone’s natural character, and we can suggest mounting options that protect and showcase the gem, ensuring the facet structure and excellent polish remain uncompromised. With basic care, mindful wear, and occasional professional cleaning, this sapphire can withstand the everyday moments that turn a beautiful piece into an heirloom.

Choosing this pear shaped 2.82 carat pink sapphire is an act of stewardship, a decision to invest in something that blends geological time with human design. It is a stone that bridges ceremonial significance and personal expression, carrying with it the legacy of Ceylonese mines and the meticulous attention of cutters who fashioned the mixed brilliant cut to reveal maximum radiance. When you select a gem from The Natural Sapphire Company you are choosing a partner who values transparency in origin and treatment, and who appreciates the enduring language of gemstones. We stand ready to answer questions about provenance, to discuss setting styles that will elevate the sapphire into a center of attention, and to assist in creating a piece that will be admired today and treasured tomorrow. This pink sapphire is more than a gem, it is a beginning, poised to become the focal point of new stories and new traditions.