2.39 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This oval 2.39 carat Ceylon sapphire presents precise proportions and cutting finesse, with calibrated dimensions of 8.76 by 7.18 by 4.70 millimeters, and an overall depth of approximately fifty nine percent relative to the average of length and width. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant faceting strategy to balance scintillation and color delivery, using a well controlled brilliant crown and a modified pavilion that lengthens pavilion main facets to optimize light return in oval geometry. The table is proportioned to support strong face up brilliance without sacrificing the gem tone, and the excellent polish across facets ensures crisp facet junctions and clean facet reflections. The clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, an important attribute for this size and shape because it preserves transparency and internal light transmission, allowing the mixed brilliant design to produce crisp flashes rather than diffuse glow.

Color characteristics are central to the personality of this sapphire, and the stone displays a pinkish purple hue with intense color intensity, typical of fine Ceylon material that trends to vibrant saturation while retaining a lively tone. Under different lighting orientations the stone exhibits subtle trichroic tendencies, shifting between cooler violet and warmer pinkish purple facets, which is a desirable optical behavior that adds depth on the finger or in a pendant. Heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and enhance saturation and tone, a standard and permanent enhancement that improves color homogeneity without impacting structural integrity. The origin from Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, contributes to the gem provenance and often corresponds with lively, medium to strong saturation and a transparent crystal structure, which together combine with the cutter choices to maximize both face up color and internal fire.

From a jewelry design and mounting standpoint this sapphire is highly versatile, and its proportions make it suitable for a wide range of settings, from classic solitaire rings to more elaborate halo and three stone constructions. For a center stone ring, lengthwise orientation will visually elongate the finger, while a transverse orientation will create a contemporary aesthetic, particularly in bypass or east west mounting concepts. A four prong head with slim, rounded prongs will present the most open view for light performance and will showcase the mixed brilliant faceting, whereas a six prong head offers increased security for everyday wear. Bezel settings provide maximum protection to the girdle and are recommended for active clients, and a low profile bezel will preserve table visibility while a slightly raised bezel can deliver vintage appeal. Halo settings, whether single or double row, will increase perceived size and can be used to tune the visual temperature, using warm yellow or rose gold to enhance pink overtones, or platinum and white gold to emphasize cooler purple tones.

For bespoke and technical customization The Natural Sapphire Company can translate this sapphire into a wide array of finished pieces, offering detailed considerations such as pavilion clearance, seat fitting and post setting tolerances to preserve the stone symmetry and prevent light leakage. The relatively shallow to medium depth and mixed brilliant design mean that an open gallery with a precise seat will maximize face up color and brilliance, and CAD previews will confirm prong placement to avoid obscuring major facet patterns. For accent choices, small brilliant cut diamonds set in pavillion style or micro pave halo will accentuate scintillation without competing with the primary hue. For more design contrast, pairing with step cut side stones will highlight the sapphire color, because faceting contrast allows the eye to rest on color while appreciating geometric lines. Technical options for durability include reinforced prongs in high stress directions, low profile crowns for ease of wear, and interior gold or platinum cups for color modification and secure adhesion when a closed back is desired.

When planning a custom commission our design process addresses gemological and practical parameters together, including recommended metal choices, setting heights, and daily wear requirements. Sapphire rates nine on the Mohs scale, which makes it highly suitable for rings, pendants, and earrings, and the heat treatment applied to this stone is stable and conventional, allowing routine professional cleaning including ultrasonic and steam when recommended by the setter after installation. Routine at home care is simple, mild soap and a soft brush will preserve surface polish, and regular inspection of prongs and settings will maintain security. As specialists in natural and responsibly sourced sapphires, The Natural Sapphire Company can supply gem reports and origin documentation, and will work with clients to produce CAD renders, hand drawn designs or finished prototypes before committing to final fabrication, ensuring the oval pinkish purple sapphire is translated into a setting that maximizes optical performance, meets durability needs, and expresses the intended design character.