3.53 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a rare, transparent pink sapphire of exceptional presence, offered exclusively by The Natural Sapphire Company, a gem that is as much a statement of refined taste as it is a collector grade treasure. At 3.53 carats, in a generous cushion shape, the stone measures 9.03 by 8.95 by 5.14 millimeters, and it has been masterfully faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes life and scintillation. Evaluated for clarity at eye level, it is graded very very slightly included, a level of clarity that reads visually clean and allows the stone to project color and brilliance with remarkable purity. The color is medium intense, an ideal balance that grants this sapphire presence without tipping into excess, and the polish is excellent, yielding mirror like facets that return light with crisp precision. Importantly, this sapphire is completely natural and without enhancement, a quality that is increasingly scarce in today market, and its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka places it among a venerable lineage of gems that have defined taste for centuries.

When we compare the hue and tone of this Ceylon pink sapphire to gemstones from other famous locations, the distinctions reveal why connoisseurs prize origin and character so highly. Compared to the cool, cornflower blues of Kashmir sapphires, this pink reads as an opposite in temperament, warmer and more intimate, with a fleshier, more affectionate tone. Against classic Sri Lankan padparadscha stones, which carry a delicate interplay of pink and orange, this stone leans more pure pink with a medium intensity that feels modern and wearable, rather than the sunset leaning hues of a padparadscha. Compared to pink sapphires from Madagascar, which often present with vivid, punchy tones and occasionally a stronger purplish influence, this Ceylon gem offers restraint, a refined medium intensity that softly envelops rather than overtakes. Against sapphires from Myanmar, which can show a deeper, more saturated pink or a violet overtone, our stone reads lighter and more buoyant, its clarity and cushion cut allowing for open table reflections and a luminous depth that is uniquely Ceylonese. Australian pink sapphires can trend toward deeper, earthier pinks, sometimes with a brownish cast, whereas this gem remains clear, clean, and crisp, projecting a true pink that feels both youthful and timeless. In every comparison, the tone of this Ceylon stone is the defining feature, it carries a medium intense saturation that is rare for an untreated piece of this size, and the balance of warmth and lightness places it in a category of its own.

Owning this sapphire is to claim membership in a selective few who understand the language of rare gems, those who seek provenance, integrity, and a story as vivid as the stone itself. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this piece as a singular offering, ideal for a bespoke setting that will honor its cushion silhouette and exceptional polish. Set in warm rose gold, the pink will sing with a romantic glow, set in platinum or white gold, the puckering pink will read cool and modern, and set as a solitaire or surrounded by delicate melee, the gem will remain the unequivocal focus. Because it is natural and unheated, it carries the provenance and permanence that serious collectors prefer, and because of its size and eye clean clarity, it will translate beautifully into an heirloom that can be worn daily and treasured across generations. We invite discerning clients to connect directly with The Natural Sapphire Company to discuss custom design options, private viewings, and secure acquisition. Owning this Ceylon pink sapphire is to own a moment of gemological history, a refined rarity that will be treasured by the few who understand the true measure of exceptional gemstones.