3.10 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

I first met this pink sapphire where earth and sea have met for millions of years, in the old gem fields of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place that has given the world sapphires of legend. Formed under gentle pressure and brilliant heat, this stone carries the slow work of geology in every heartbeat of its color. It is a 3.10 carat oval pink sapphire, certified by C. Dunaigre, raw in its honesty and untouched by enhancement, vivid in color intensity, and transparent enough to catch and return light with a lively, warm glow. When I hold it against the light I am reminded of the island from which it came, a landscape shaped by monsoon and sunlight, rivers and silt, where miners and families have long read the language of stones and where each find is met with gratitude and story. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that origin by documenting provenance, by choosing stones that bear their natural truth, and by presenting this gem as a bridge between the ancient earth that made it and the modern hands that will cherish it.

The journey of this sapphire continued in the cabinets of master cutters, where craftsmanship married respect for nature. Measuring 9.99 x 7.94 x 5.10 mm, fashioned into an elegant oval and given a mixed brilliant cut, the stone was shaped to maximize both its internal life and its external presence. The mixed brilliant cut allows the vivid pink color to play across tables and facets, combining the fire of brilliant facets with the depth and windowing of step facets, producing scintillation and a steady, saturated color that reads vivid from every angle. Its clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a grade that reassures you of natural origin and character while remaining visually clean and luminous. The polish is excellent, a final caress that allows light to move unimpeded through the gem. In the hands of seasoned cutters the aim was not to overwork the stone but to reveal its best self, to preserve carat weight while coaxing maximum life from its color and cut. You can feel that attentive restraint in the final piece, a deliberate choice that puts nature and craft on equal footing.

Owning this sapphire is an investment in beauty and craftsmanship, in a lineage that spans continents and craft traditions. Because it is natural and untreated, because it carries a clear origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka and a C. Dunaigre certification, it stands apart in a market where treatment and enhancement are common. That provenance matters, because collectors and connoisseurs prize stones with verifiable natural histories, not only for their rarity but for the stories they carry. As a wearable work of art this oval 3.10 carat pink sapphire can anchor a ring, pendant, or pair of earrings, offering a center of color that is both modern and timeless. Its vivid hue and excellent polish mean it will read beautifully under varied light, from daylight to candlelight, creating daily pleasure and enduring allure. At The Natural Sapphire Company we see such gemstones as more than commodities. They are heirlooms in waiting, thoughtful investments in artisanal skill, and living pieces of the earth. When you choose this sapphire you are choosing a responsibly sourced natural treasure, a documented and certified stone, and a story that will grow with every passing year.