7.55 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 7.55 carat cushion shape peach sapphire measures 11.26 x 10.16 x 7.18 millimeters, presenting a measured depth to average diameter ratio of approximately sixty seven percent, dimensions that are well balanced for a generous visual surface with substantial depth. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, pairing a brilliant cut crown with a more restrained pavilion faceting scheme, a configuration chosen to maximize scintillation while preserving the delicate peach hue. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which translates to an eye clean appearance with only minute inclusions visible under magnification. Color intensity is medium light, a tone that allows the warm peach to read soft and luminous rather than saturated, an effect that is enhanced by the sapphire being untreated. The polish is excellent, surface finish and facet junctions are precisely executed, and the girdle proportions support secure setting options without compromising light return or adding excess weight.

From a lapidary perspective the mixed brilliant design on this cushion creates a controlled interplay between light return and color dispersion. The brilliant crown facets promote lively flashes and crisp facet contrast as the stone moves, while the step influenced elements of the pavilion reduce color leakage by directing light back through the crown, lending depth to the peach tone. During cutting the cutter prioritized preservation of carat weight and the natural color zoning typical of Ceylon sapphires, orienting the table and pavilion to position the most desirable color in the face up view. Inclusions were strategically located towards the pavilion to maintain an uncluttered crown, which, together with precise facet alignment, produces strong windowing control and consistent brilliance across the facet pattern. The excellent polish indicates that diamond laps and successive finer abrasives were used to achieve smooth facet planes and razor sharp junctions, minimizing light scatter at the surface and increasing apparent clarity. The stone is unenhanced, a quality that is increasingly sought after among connoisseurs because it communicates original crystal chemistry and formation conditions, and it retains the geological signature of its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka.

The journey of this peach sapphire from mine to market reflects both traditional craft and modern quality control. Sapphires from Sri Lanka frequently emerge from secondary alluvial placers, where artisanal miners recover gem bearing gravels, followed by initial washing and sorting to isolate potential gem rough. Provenance in Ceylon is noted for producing pastel and light tone sapphires, and the rough that became this stone was hand selected for clarity and color potential, then sold to a cutter with expertise in balancing yield with optical performance. The cutter began with careful preforming to map the natural crystal orientation, then executed the mixed brilliant faceting sequence to coax optimal brilliance while retaining the peach hue. After cutting the gem underwent polishing, magnified inspection, and exacting measurements to record weight and proportions, and then final assessment of clarity and color intensity under calibrated lighting conditions. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document each step and include this sapphire in our selection for clients who value untreated material and enduring craftsmanship. The result is a well proportioned, eye clean cushion sapphire that offers a gentle peach presence and robust cutting quality, ideally suited for a custom ring or pendant, and ready to be set by a jeweler who appreciates precise facet geometry and natural color.