4.03 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shape pink sapphire weighs 4.03 carats, and measures 9.56 by 8.09 by 5.28 millimeters, it is faceted in a mixed brilliant cut designed to balance scintillation and color depth, clarity has been evaluated at very very slightly included at eye level, polish is excellent, color intensity is vivid, enhancement by heat treatment is disclosed, origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, this stone is offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. The proportions are carefully managed to present a full face up presence for a gem of this weight, the cushion outline is softly rounded while the pavilion and crown faceting produce a lively mix of brilliance and color return, photographs on the hand illustrate the stone sitting prominently with a confident visual size relative to the finger.

The vivid pink hue of this sapphire presents a strong, saturated tone with excellent balance between warmth and purity, the color reads as a vibrant rose to raspberry pink depending on distance and light source, under direct light the mixed brilliant cut creates a finely faceted pattern that breaks the color into lively facets without creating noticeable windowing or dark areas, the pavilion depth at 5.28 millimeters supports an internal play of light so that flashes of brighter pink appear within the body color while the table and crown offer crisp, scintillating flashes, this combination of cut quality and color saturation results in a gem that is both lively and richly colored when viewed face up.

The internal features of this sapphire are subtle yet definitive, at eye level the stone appears exceptionally clean, the very very slightly included grade indicates that inclusion features are present but not readily visible without magnification, under loupe and microscope examination the sapphire reveals a mix of fine, oriented rutile silk and isolated crystal inclusions, these fine silk inclusions form delicate, often parallel groupings that scatter light in a way that softens the color locally and contributes to a silky glow within certain facets, isolated reflective crystal inclusions create tiny pinfire highlights that act like natural star points when the stone is tilted, occasional small negative crystals and wispy fingerprint like clouds occur in low concentrations, these features do not detract from the gem at typical viewing distances, instead they form a unique internal fingerprint that is a reliable indicator of natural origin, the pattern, orientation, and distribution of these inclusions are consistent with sapphires from Ceylon, and they serve as an unmistakable signature for this material, unlike fully included stones that can appear dull, and unlike totally inert, laboratory created material that lacks natural growth features, this sapphire balances clarity with authentic, natural internal character.

Heat treatment has been applied to enhance color and clarity, this is a standard and widely accepted practice that stabilizes and intensifies the vivid pink tone while reducing the prominence of some silk inclusions, even after treatment the remaining inclusions retain diagnostic value and contribute to a depth and complexity of appearance that is difficult to replicate, for setting we recommend designs that showcase the cushion outline and allow light to enter freely from the pavilion, open prong or low bezel settings in warm 18 karat rose gold or in platinum for a more contemporary contrast are both appropriate, the stone will sit attractively in a solitaire or in a three stone configuration paired with white diamonds to accentuate the pink saturation, routine care includes avoiding sudden temperature shocks and household chemicals, cleaning with warm, soapy water and a soft brush will maintain the polish and brilliance, this sapphire is accompanied by the expertise and provenance documentation provided by The Natural Sapphire Company, we encourage direct inquiry for additional images, precise photographic lighting references, and appraisal grade reports, the combination of vivid Ceylon color, mixed brilliant cut, meticulous polish, and the natural inclusion signature make this 4.03 carat cushion pink sapphire an exceptional and characterful example of Sri Lankan gem material.