3.06 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

When you hold this gemstone you feel the promise of a moment that will last forever, a blush of joy that catches the breath and keeps returning like a favorite memory. Sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka and GIA certified, this transparent pink sapphire weighs 3.06 carat and measures 8.07 by 7.12 by 6.08 mm, a size that reads as confident and intimate at once. Its medium intense color intensity bathes the stone in an inviting, romantic pink that is immediately recognizable, while a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, means the gem speaks with a clear, luminous voice. Heat treated to refine and stabilize its tone, yet honest in origin and craftsmanship, this cushion shape sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is designed to be cherished, to be the center of a proposal, an anniversary, or a memory that you return to with a smile.

The mixed brilliant cut is the heart of how this sapphire transforms light into emotion, because it unites the warmth of large, open facets with the scintillating energy of many small brilliant facets. The cushion outline gives the gem a soft, pillowed silhouette that evokes classic romance, while the mixed pavilion and crown design orchestrate the passage of light in sophisticated ways. Crown facets act as windows, inviting incoming light into the gem, and their careful angles refract and disperse light into lively flashes of brilliance and spectral fire. Below, the pavilion facets are shaped and aligned to return as much light as possible back to the viewer, reinforcing brightness and contrast so that each movement reveals a shifting tapestry of pink hues and sparkling white light. The interplay of step like elements with brilliant patterning concentrates color in the heart of the stone, deepening the perceived pink while the brilliant facets along the crown and pavilion create sparkling pinpoints that dance with every gesture.

Every technical decision in this sapphire supports its ability to reflect light with emotional clarity, and the excellent polish magnifies that effect. When a gem is highly polished, its facets become mirrors that capture and throw light cleanly, which means the mixed brilliant cut can perform without obstruction, delivering strong light return and crisp scintillation. The gem’s transparency allows light to travel through and interact with the internal structure freely, so the very very slightly included clarity does not hinder brilliance at normal viewing. The proportions embodied by its depth and table relationships permit a lively balance between color saturation and sparkle, so the pink tone feels full bodied and vivid without becoming heavy, and the sparkle remains weighty enough to be seen at arm’s length and delicate enough to delight at a close look. The heat treatment used is a common and stable enhancement that refines the stone’s color, allowing the cutting design to show the sapphire at its most emotionally resonant, while the GIA certification guarantees that what you feel and see is precisely documented and reliable.

Choosing this cushion shape, mixed brilliant cut pink sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is choosing a jewel that will create moments of tenderness and wonder, a piece that will be placed with hands that tremble a little because the occasion matters and the beauty of the stone honors that feeling. Imagine the blush of your loved one as pendant light plays across the crown, or the delighted glance when a ring catches sunlight and throws a scattered shower of tiny stars. The stone’s Ceylon provenance adds a layer of story, a connection to a long tradition of fine sapphires that have accompanied weddings, victories, and the quiet celebrations of life. We at The Natural Sapphire Company invite you to consider this gem as an heirloom in the making, a living keepsake that will age with you and gather meaning. If you would like guidance on settings that maximize the cushion cut’s light performance or wish to see this sapphire in different mounting styles to imagine it on your hand or at your heart, we are here to help you choose the moment it will mark.