0.36 Ct. Bluish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 0.36 carat oval bluish purple sapphire measures 4.65 x 3.86 x 2.55 mm, presenting a slightly elongated oval profile with a length to width ratio of approximately 1.20, and a depth of approximately 60 percent relative to its average diameter. The stone is faceted using a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant faceting pattern on the crown with step influenced facets on the pavilion, a configuration that optimizes face up spread while preserving depth for sustained saturation. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that, together with the excellent polish, allows clean facet junctions and lively light return. Color is intensely saturated bluish purple, a desirable hue that displays strong and even tone across the table, and the sapphire is completely untreated, originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a proven source for gemstones with vivid saturation and fine crystal quality.

At 0.36 carat the weight has a disproportionate effect on both rarity and value for an intense, untreated Ceylon sapphire, the combination of size and natural saturation making this gem more scarce than larger but modified stones with similar color. The mixed brilliant cutting style here is purposefully executed to maximize apparent diameter and scintillation for a small carat weight, so the gem exhibits stronger face up presence than its numerical weight alone might suggest. Slight inclusions are present at eye level, however their impact is mitigated by the facet geometry and deep, well centered pavilion, which enhance contrast and mask internal features when set. From a setting and design perspective, this 0.36 carat oval is ideal as a refined center for delicate rings, a well matched accent in three stone layouts, or as the focal point of a halo where the surrounding diamonds will visually amplify its effective size without compromising the natural, untreated character. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this sapphire as a collectible specimen for connoisseurs who prioritize origin, color intensity, and natural state, and the precision of the cut and polish ensure that the modest carat weight translates into exceptional optical performance and lasting desirability.