0.35 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

The oval-shaped purple sapphire, weighing an exquisite 0.35 carats, is a testament to the wondrous forces of nature and time. Its dimensions of 4.73 x 3.99 x 2.43 mm encapsulate a deep and rich story, one that began millions of years ago beneath the surface of what is now known as Ceylon, or present-day Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is renowned for its gemstones, the sapphire being the crown jewel among them. This sapphire's extraordinary journey begins with geological transformations powered by immense pressure and heat within the earth’s crust, where mineral-rich water flows through deep fissures, laying down the foundational elements of corundum, the crystalline form to which sapphires belong.

As eons passed, the raw elements amalgamated in harmony, eventually cooling and crystallizing into the sapphire's hexagonal structure. Nestled within layers of ancient metamorphic rock, a combination of iron and titanium imparted the sapphire's unique medium intense purple hue, a shade that not only distinguishes it from other color sapphires but positions it as an object of rarity and beauty. This gemstone owes its distinct coloring to incredibly precise atomic-scale processes that occur naturally and can take hundreds of centuries to perfect, unaffected by human intervention. At The Natural Sapphire Company, we treasure the sapphire's geological roots and are committed to sourcing our gems from ethically managed mines.

Once extracted from its long-standing geological bed, the purple sapphire’s transformation into the polished gemstone it is today required expert craftsmanship honed over centuries. This gem features a mixed brilliant cut, an artful blending of both brilliant and step-cut facets to enhance its natural color and radiance. The skillful application of this technique brings forth a captivating play of light across the gemstone's surface. Each facet meticulously polished to excellence reveals the gem’s inner fire, illuminating and accentuating its versatile purple tones. This cut is particularly revered for maximizing brilliance while flattering the sapphire’s inherent clarity, establishing it as a gem of great aesthetic appeal and sophistication.

Despite its clarity being graded as slightly included at eye level, slight inclusions attest to the sapphire's authentic and natural formation, offering a unique character and individuality absent in synthetically manufactured stones. Each inclusion marks the geological timeline, narrating the gemstone’s formative years. The skilled artisans at The Natural Sapphire Company ensure that these inclusions do not detract from the gemstone's beauty but enhance its natural essence. By embracing both the historical geological narrative and contemporary artistry, this purple sapphire emerges not just as a purchase, but as an investment in a timeless artifact of natural history. Truly, this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company encapsulates the eons of nature's artistry and human craftsmanship, promising to bring everlasting elegance to any sophisticated collection.