3.04 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This heart shaped pink sapphire is C.Dunaigre certified, weighing 3.04 carats, with dimensions 8.50 by 9.73 by 5.16 mm, and originating from Madagascar. The stone is transparent with an intense pink hue and a clarity described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. The cut is a mixed brilliant, specifically faceted to balance a faceted crown and pavilion, and it displays an excellent polish. There has been no enhancement to this sapphire, and the combination of natural color saturation and skilled finishing is documented on the accompanying certificate. This piece is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company.

The geometric faceting of this mixed brilliant heart has been executed to maximize internal light return and to produce a lively scintillation across the surface. The arrangement of crown facets and pavilion facets directs light back through the table, creating strong flashes of brilliance and a balanced dispersion of color throughout the pavilion. The heart outline benefits from precise symmetry, with the lobes and cleft carefully proportioned to maintain consistent facet reflection along the silhouette. From various viewing angles the pavilion facets act as mirrors, producing layered reflections that emphasize both the intense color and the gem s transparency. The cut proportions, combined with an excellent polish, reduce light leakage and enhance sparkle in both direct and diffuse lighting environments. For setting considerations the gem s proportions and clarity permit close bezel or prong work while preserving the optical performance, and the heart shape responds well to designs that center the pavilion s light play, such as open galleries and low profile mounts. The result is a gem that reads as lively and saturated at first glance, yet reveals detailed facet structure and scintillation on closer inspection, qualities that reflect both the natural material and the thoughtful lapidary work.