3.03 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This oval shaped pink sapphire weighs 3.03 carats and measures 9.40 by 7.13 by 5.23 millimeters, presenting proportions that are technically precise and visually balanced. The stone exhibits an aspect ratio of approximately 1.32, which yields a classic oval silhouette that reads neither too elongated nor too squat when mounted. Based on the average diameter of 8.265 millimeters, the pavilion and crown depth sum to an overall depth that is approximately 63 percent of the average diameter, a proportion range chosen deliberately by the cutter to optimize return of light without sacrificing weight retention. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant, combining a brilliant style crown with a modified pavilion geometry, a choice that blends scintillation and high return with internal contrast. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating that the gem presents as essentially clean to unaided observation, with only minute internal features detectable under careful inspection. The stone has been heat treated, a stable and time honored enhancement that refines color and reduces the appearance of internal silk, and it originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source long celebrated for delivering lively and saturated pink tones in corundum.

From a gemological perspective the mixed brilliant faceting on this sapphire is executed to precise angles and facet junctions, with an excellent polish that promotes uninterrupted light transmission and crisp facet reflection. The crown is faceted to a profile that moderates table size to preserve brilliance, while the crown facet angles are arranged to break and return light in small, lively flashes that emphasize the saturation of the pink hue. The pavilion adopts modified step elements blended with brilliant style facets, a technical compromise that increases body color and preserves carat weight, while still generating strong flashes when the stone is tilted. The result is a dynamic optical performance characterized by a focused center brilliance framed by a lively perimeter scintillation pattern. Color distribution is even across the table and through the girdle, with an intense color intensity that reads vividly face up, and with saturation strong enough to read as a collector grade pink while avoiding the deadened appearance that can accompany oversaturated material. The excellent polish and careful symmetry minimize light leakage and enable the stone to display both strong sparkle under direct illumination and an attractive, velvety color in softer lighting.

This sapphire represents an ideal acquisition for a high end gemstone collection, combining notable carat weight with collector oriented attributes of color origin and cutting. The 3.03 carat weight is significant for a pink sapphire with intense saturation from Ceylon Sri Lanka, and the eye level clarity grade ensures that the gem will sit well as a display piece or as the focal element in bespoke jewelry. Heat treatment has been fully disclosed and is a standard, stable enhancement that enhances the stone without compromising its long term durability, given the inherent hardness and toughness of corundum. For mounting, the stone will respond beautifully to settings that allow light to enter the pavilion and reflect back through the crown, such as a four or six prong solitaire, a low bezel that preserves face up exposure, or a halo that enhances perceived size while allowing the mixed brilliant facets to remain the visual focus. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present this example, sourced and cut with rigorous quality control and transparent documentation, making it suitable for collectors who demand technical excellence, aesthetical refinement, and verifiable provenance. This sapphire is a measured, technical, and visually compelling addition to any high end collection, offering a rare combination of weight, color intensity, cutting sophistication, and polish that will perform both as an investment grade gem and as a centerpiece for fine jewelry.