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

This transparent purplish pink sapphire weighs 3.02 carats, and measures 7.83 x 7.12 x 5.42 mm, presented in a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant cut combines a faceted crown treatment with a brilliant pavilion, producing an appealing balance between scintillation and color saturation. The stone displays intense color, and an excellent polish, characteristics that enhance light return and surface brightness. Clarity grading at slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicates that internal features are visible to a trained observer without magnification, yet they do not dominate the gem or compromise its overall visual presence. This sapphire originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a location renowned for producing richly hued sapphires with lively tones, and it has not undergone any enhancement.

Inclusions in this sapphire function as natural signatures, each feature contributing to the gem s individuality and provenance. Common internal characteristics found in Ceylon sapphires include tiny crystal inclusions, slender rutile needles often referred to as silk, and minor healed fissures sometimes described as fingerprints, and this example exhibits internal features consistent with natural formation. These inclusions are not flaws in the conventional sense, they are identifying markers, they record the crystallization environment, and they assist gemologists in confirming natural origin without treatment. In a slightly included grade, such features may create subtle textural effects within the body of color, sometimes softening highlights or producing a gentle velvety sheen, and this can be an attractive attribute in pink and purplish pink material.

From a practical and design perspective the cushion outline and mixed brilliant facet arrangement make this sapphire versatile for many mounting styles, including solitaire settings, halo treatments, and bespoke designs where color and presence are primary considerations. The dimensions 7.83 x 7.12 x 5.42 mm give a well balanced table and depth relationship, allowing the intense purplish pink hue to present evenly across the crown under standard lighting, while the pavilion facet geometry supports lively scintillation when the gem is in motion. Because there has been no enhancement, the stone carries the innate stability and value associated with unheated natural sapphires, and its slightly included clarity should be taken into account when designing a mounting that protects the girdle and pavilion from potential impact.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we document each sapphire with clear measurements, weight, cut description, clarity assessment, enhancement disclosure, and origin, providing clients with a transparent record for purchase or appraisal. This 3.02 carat cushion purplish pink sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka is a natural gem, its internal characteristics offering both assurance of authenticity and an individual character that cannot be duplicated. For jewelers and collectors seeking a richly colored, natural sapphire with a stable enhancement free history, and with inclusions that act as a microscopic fingerprint of its geological origin, this stone represents a refined and dependable choice.