3.00 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a superb, transparent 3.00 carat cushion shape purplish pink sapphire, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, offering a combination of size, color, and natural clarity that is genuinely rare in the marketplace. The gem measures 8.10 x 7.71 x 4.98 mm, and is cut in a mixed brilliant style that maximizes light return and face up presence. Its hue sits in the purplish pink range, and it exhibits intense color intensity with excellent polish, attributes that together create vivid visual impact while maintaining a classic sapphire character. Most pink sapphires in the market are smaller or more muted in tone when untreated, and finding a transparent, untreated example at three carats with a cushion outline and such lively saturation is uncommon. For a buyer seeking a piece that reads immediately as both elegant and substantial, this sapphire is an exceptional candidate.

Color is the single most important determinant of value in sapphires, and this stone’s purplish pink hue combined with intense saturation places it well above ordinary pink commercial material. The descriptor purplish pink indicates the presence of a red component that is moderated by a violet influence, yielding a rich and complex color that changes subtly under different lighting, a trait prized by connoisseurs. Intense color intensity means the gem has strong saturation without becoming so dark as to lose brilliance, and that balance is what makes this sapphire desirable for high end jewelry. The origin of this sapphire is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source historically noted for producing lively, refined pinks and purplish pinks with good clarity and vivid tone. Compared to material from other sources, Ceylon sapphires often have a slightly brighter, more transparent character that appeals to collectors and educated buyers who value both aesthetic distinction and documented provenance.

Clarity and cut are vital to how color and brilliance present in the finished gem, and this sapphire has a clarity grade described as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which reflects minimal inclusions that do not materially detract from its beauty. Slight inclusions in sapphires often serve as natural fingerprints that confirm a gem is natural, and when they are not intrusive to the eye they do not impede light performance. The mixed brilliant cut employed in this cushion shape combines facets that enhance scintillation and overall sparkle, while the excellent polish ensures that light flows cleanly across facets for optimal luster. The dimensions of 8.10 x 7.71 x 4.98 mm give it a strong face up presence, and in practical terms a 3.00 carat cushion of these proportions will read larger and more substantial than many round or shallow cuts of equivalent weight. Importantly, the enhancement status is no enhancement, meaning this is an untreated sapphire, an attribute that markedly increases rarity and collector value because most commercial pink sapphires undergo heat treatment to improve color and clarity.

For the educated buyer seeking an investment or an heirloom quality gemstone, this purplish pink sapphire represents a rare convergence of desirable attributes. The combination of size, intense natural color, transparent clarity, classic cushion shape, and untreated status from Ceylon makes it a strong candidate for an engagement piece, a bespoke ring, or as part of a curated gemstone collection. From a valuation perspective, untreated sapphires with saturated color and clean apparent clarity command premiums, and the documented origin from Sri Lanka provides additional market confidence. Practical considerations for wearing and caring for this sapphire are straightforward, sapphires are robust and suitable for everyday wear with proper settings, and routine cleaning with warm soapy water will maintain its brilliance, while periodic professional inspection of the setting will preserve longevity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can provide high resolution images, detailed light performance photos, and independent laboratory reports on request to support provenance and grading, enabling a fully informed purchase decision.