2.94 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This cushion shaped pink sapphire weighs 2.94 carats, and measures 8.49 x 8.34 x 4.39 mm, it is C.Dunaigre certified, and sourced from Madagascar, it carries a clear statement of no enhancement, and it is presented with an excellent polish. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to combine optimal light return with a cushion outline that reads slightly larger face up than its carat weight might imply, the mixed brilliant style here uses a brilliant facet array on the crown to maximize scintillation, paired with carefully proportioned pavilion facets to preserve body color and internal contrast. The clarity is described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that for practical purposes preserves strong transparency and an open table view, the minor inclusions act as internal markers rather than interruptions to light path, and the lack of treatment ensures that the stone s intrinsic crystal lattice and natural color distribution are unchanged by filling or heating protocols.

From a faceting and craftsmanship perspective, the mixed brilliant architecture in this cushion has been executed to balance return and saturation, the crown facets are calibrated to capture and return white light as flashes of brilliance, while the pavilion facets are angled to maintain saturation in the body color without producing windowing. The taper of the bezel and crown facets controls face up brightness, and the pavilion angles have been selected to work with corundum s refractive indices to yield tight scintillation that reads lively under movement. Excellent polish enhances specular reflection off each facet junction, increasing the perceptible contrast between bright facet returns and dark facet corridors, this contrast pattern is what gives the stone its dynamic appearance as it is tilted and rotated, and because the stone is unenhanced, the interplay between inclusions and facet reflections remains characteristic of natural Madagascar material.

Color performance is measured and predictable, the stone is medium intense in color intensity, the hue reads a pure to slightly bluish pink depending on lighting, under cool natural daylight, the stone tends toward a clearer, slightly bluish pink, daylight s high color temperature emphasizes the stone s cooler tone and reveals the finer color zoning. Under neutral LED jewelry lighting, the balance between crown brilliance and body color is optimized, the stone displays vivid saturation and crisp scintillation, under warm incandescent or candlelight conditions the pink warms subtly, moving toward a richer, slightly warmer pink, this warming increases perceived depth and gives the stone a creamier presence, fluorescent lighting can wash lighter tones, so the stone will read slightly lighter and more pastel in some retail fluorescents, direct strong sunlight maximizes dispersion and scintillation, producing intense flash and lively movement, diffused or overcast daylight reduces specular contrast and emphasizes uniform body color, and under low light the stone s brilliance is tempered but the medium intensity color remains visible, providing a pleasing presence in evening wear.

For a technically minded collector or designer, this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company offers a combination of precise cutting, natural color, and stable durability, corundum s refractive index and low birefringence are key to the predictable delivery of brilliance in a mixed brilliant cushion, the excellent polish minimizes light scatter at facet junctions which in turn enhances both scintillation and perceived clarity, the very slightly included grade ensures transparency with minimal impact on light performance, and the unenhanced status is particularly valuable for buyers who prioritize natural origin and untreated optical behavior. Sized for bespoke settings or a refined solitaire, this 2.94 carat Madagascar pink sapphire performs reliably across lighting environments, and its measured proportions make it adaptable to a range of mounting styles where facet orientation and pavilion clearance are important considerations for maintaining optimal light return.