2.01 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shaped purple sapphire weighs 2.01 carats and measures 7.40 by 7.01 by 4.46 millimeters. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant pattern that balances scintillation with depth, and the polish is graded excellent. The body color is an intense purple that reads as vivid and saturated under both natural and controlled lighting. Clarity is noted as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that indicates presence of internal features that are small and generally non disruptive to naked eye appreciation. This sapphire has not been subjected to any enhancement, and the documented origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as an example of a natural, untreated sapphire in a classic cushion format that retains lively brilliance and strong color presence.

The internal inclusions of this sapphire provide the gem with an unmistakable signature, a unique internal fingerprint formed during the crystal growth process in its native environment. Under magnification the most prominent features are fine silk like networks of very thin needles that intersect in delicate arrays. These silk structures are discrete enough to allow excellent transparency, yet dense enough in places to produce a soft, satiny sheen when light moves across the pavilion. Scattered among the silk are minute crystal inclusions that generate tiny pinpoints of light and occasional reflective flashes. These crystals are generally well separated and present as isolated, angular points that contribute subtle sparkle without creating large dark obstructions. In some facets faint two phase inclusions are visible, tiny cavities that hold both a liquid phase and a small gas bubble. These microscopic two phase features capture light in a manner that can appear as microscopic bright dots under loupe examination, and they help to confirm a natural formation history rather than synthetic origins.

Beyond needle silk and isolated crystals the stone exhibits gentle growth zoning and faint sectoral color variation, qualities that further define its provenance and individuality. The zoning is soft and usually manifests as narrow bands or patches of slightly different purple saturation when the stone is rotated under directional light. This zoning is not disruptive to the overall color, rather it adds depth and a living quality that changes subtly with viewing angle. Small feather like inclusions appear at certain facet junctions, typically healed and stable, and they play a role in refracting light internally to enrich the visual texture of the gem. Collectively these internal features form a consistent inclusion pattern that gemologists associate with Ceylon origin sapphires, and they provide a diagnostic map that can be used to match the stone to its documentation. Because the sapphire is untreated, these natural features are preserved intact, offering both identification assurance and an aesthetic complexity prized by connoisseurs.

In practical terms the combination of intense color, mixed brilliant cutting, and the internal inclusion signature make this sapphire a versatile choice for a variety of jewelry designs. The cushion outline and the 2.01 carat weight provide a generous face up presence while the overall dimensions allow secure bezel or prong settings without compromising the view into the gem. The inclusions that define the stone are sufficiently subtle that they do not materially affect durability, and their distribution was taken into account by the cutter to optimize light return and concealment of any larger features beneath facet junctions. For care, standard precautions for corundum apply, avoiding harsh blows and strong ultrasonic agitation if internal surface reaching feathers are present, although with this clarity grade routine cleaning with mild detergent and soft brush will maintain brilliance. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the provenance and description of this sapphire and can supply further imaging and documentation on request, supporting both appraisal and design planning. The internal signature of silk, pinpoint crystals, and delicate zoning is the characteristic that gives this Ceylon purple sapphire its unmistakable identity, a natural fingerprint that enhances both its scientific interest and its visual allure.