3.71 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent GIA certified Pink 3.71 carat oval shape pink sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka is a rare and compelling example of natural corundum, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. Measuring 10.01 x 7.67 x 5.96 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut, intense color intensity, a clarity grade of slightly included evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish, this stone presents a clarity and presence that is seldom found in untreated pink sapphires of this size. The absence of enhancement underscores its rarity, making this gem an exceptional acquisition for the collector who seeks authenticity and provenance. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize return of light and scintillation, creating lively flashes across the table and facets while preserving the elegant oval silhouette, a combination that signals refinement and exclusivity.

When it comes to reflective qualities, this Ceylon pink sapphire holds its own and offers a distinct character within its category. Natural sapphires have a refractive index approximately 1.76 to 1.77 which grants them a brighter and more lively brilliance than many pink gems, and this stone benefits from that optical advantage, producing crisp, lively facets and a pleasing depth of fire. Compared to spinel, which has a refractive index approximately 1.71 to 1.73 and often feels softer in its sparkle, this sapphire returns light with more vigor and a slightly higher level of contrast. Against morganite, with a refractive index approximately 1.57 to 1.58, the difference is striking, morganite offering a gentle, romantic glow while this sapphire presents crisper scintillation and stronger facet definition. Even compared to pink tourmaline, which tends to show more color zoning and a glassy lustre, this sapphire reads as more luminous and consistent under varied lighting. While no sapphire will match a diamond in sheer brilliance and dispersion, this GIA certified pink sapphire offers a sophisticated, velvety brilliance unique to corundum, with a warm, intense pink that glows from within. For the discerning buyer who values provenance, untreated purity, and a gemstone that reflects light with composure and elegance, this piece from The Natural Sapphire Company is a standout choice, an elite acquisition that will remain rare and admired for generations.