4.03 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 4.03 carat pink sapphire presents an elegant emerald cut with dimensions of 10.88 by 8.08 by 4.35 millimeters. Originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, it displays a very light color intensity and an eye clean clarity grade when evaluated at face up inspection. The stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement for Ceylon sapphires, and receives an excellent polish that produces crisp facet junctions and clean step facets. The elongated emerald cut emphasizes the gem’s internal transparency and produces a controlled, architectural light performance, making the soft pink tone read consistently across lighting conditions while retaining a refined, understated presence. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as a precisely measured, well finished example of Sri Lankan pink sapphire material, suitable for a centered setting where its even color and clarity can be appreciated.

In historical context this gem’s qualities echo elements of several famous gemstones while offering a distinct, modern value proposition. Like the storied Kashmir sapphires, it benefits from clear, appealing color, though where Kashmir material is prized for saturated velvety blues, this sapphire’s value rests in its delicate pastel pink, a hue more akin to classic Sri Lankan padparadscha and historic pink sapphires admired for their rarity and subtlety. Compared with famous pink diamonds that command attention through extreme rarity and intense color, this sapphire offers complementary advantages, including notable toughness, larger available sizes at comparable budgets, and a cooled, transparent clarity that favors precise cutting. The emerald cut here creates a geometric aesthetic not commonly seen in round or cushion pink sapphires, highlighting the stone’s eye clean clarity in a way that recalls the refined presentation of museum gems, yet with contemporary wearability. For collectors and designers seeking an elegant, durable gemstone with a measured, historic resonance and a unique pastel personality, this 4.03 carat Ceylon pink sapphire represents a balanced combination of provenance, clarity, cut quality, and subtle color, attributes that underscore its lasting appeal.