3.58 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

You have been searching for a stone that feels impossible to find, a single sapphire that balances rare color, refined clarity, and a size that makes a statement, and this beautiful transparent 3.58 carat oval purplish pink sapphire answers that search with quiet confidence. This gem measures 10.32 x 7.71 x 4.99 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to exacting standards to produce lively scintillation and a broad face up color that reads at intense color intensity. At eye level the clarity has been graded very slightly included, which means you enjoy remarkable transparency and light return without distracting inclusions, and the excellent polish ensures every facet catches and releases light with a mirrored finish. Heat treated to gently deepen and stabilize its purplish pink hue, and sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this sapphire arrives to you as a fully realized gem ready to become the heart of an engagement ring, a beloved heirloom, or the cornerstone of a discerning collection. When you choose this stone from The Natural Sapphire Company your search ends, because it delivers the emotional warmth, the technical quality, and the ethical sourcing you expect.

The journey of this sapphire began in the storied gravels and ancient alluvial beds of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where miners have been uncovering sapphires for centuries. Our buyers work closely with trusted partners on the ground who know how to read the rivers and the soils, and who treat each find with care. The rough crystal that became this 3.58 carat oval was selected not merely for its size but for its latent color potential and structural integrity, qualities that separate a beautiful stone from a great one. From the moment it left the claim it was handled with attention to provenance and to the people whose skill and labor bring these gems to market. At The Natural Sapphire Company we invest in long term relationships with miners, in transparent purchasing practices, and in supporting communities so that the provenance of your stone is not just a label but a traceable story from mine to market. That story includes careful sorting, initial cleaning, and assessment to determine the best way to reveal the stone s color and character.

Once the rough arrived at our cutting and finishing workshops the true transformation took place. The cutter studied the crystal under magnification, mapping internal features and color zoning, and determined that an oval outline with a mixed brilliant pavilion would best showcase the purplish pink hue while preserving weight. The mixed brilliant cut combines the broad, luminous facets of a step or modified style with the sparkling facets of a brilliant, and in this sapphire those design choices create a large velvety table with lively crown sparkle. Heat treatment was applied in a controlled manner to intensify the purplish pink tone and to subtly improve clarity, a widely accepted and stable enhancement in the trade that allows the natural beauty of Ceylon stones to shine. After cutting the sapphire received an excellent polish, each facet finished to reflect light cleanly and to maximize the gem s brilliance and life. Our gemologists then evaluated the finished stone, confirming the carat weight of 3.58 carats, the measurements of 10.32 x 7.71 x 4.99 mm, the intense color intensity, and the clarity grade of very slightly included as assessed at eye level. The result is a ready to set center stone that carries both the sensual warmth of pink and the refined character of a collector s sapphire.

Now imagine this purplish pink oval set as the centerpiece of a ring that feels inevitable, as if it were made to be worn by the person you love or by you. At 10.32 x 7.71 mm the oval offers a substantial presence on the finger, long enough to accentuate the hand while remaining elegant and wearable. Its purplish pink color pairs beautifully with rose gold for a tone on tone romance, or with platinum and white gold for a cooler, high contrast look that makes the pink read even brighter. The mixed brilliant cut gives you fireworks in motion, so prong settings that allow light to enter from all angles will accentuate the stone s sparkle, while a low bezel or half bezel offers a modern protective silhouette without concealing the gem s warmth. For an engagement ring you might choose a delicate halo of small white diamonds to increase perceived size and add vintage glamour, or a simple solitaire mounting to let color and cut speak for themselves. As a collector s piece the stone can rest in a custom pendant or in a bespoke study mount that allows inspection of the pavilion and the craftsmanship. The Natural Sapphire Company will provide full documentation and imagery, and we work with you to visualize the finished jewelry with CAD designs and renderings so you can be sure the setting complements the sapphire s 3.58 carat weight and proportions.

Caring for this heat treated sapphire is straightforward, and the stability of the treatment means it will retain its tone for generations with basic care and common sense. Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoid harsh household chemicals and prolonged exposure to extreme heat, and have the setting checked periodically to ensure the stone remains secure. When you select this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company you receive not just a gem but a partnership, a design experience if you choose to personalize the mounting, and the confidence that your purchase is ethically sourced and expertly finished. Whether you imagined an unusual engagement ring, a striking pendant, or a rare addition to a collection, this transparent purplish pink oval offers a rare convergence of color, clarity, and size that ends the search and begins a new story on your hand. Contact us to discuss design options, to request additional imagery, or to arrange a private viewing, and let us help you bring this exceptional Ceylon sapphire into the life and jewelry you have been dreaming about.