2.55 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent 2.55 carat cushion shape purple sapphire measures 8.28 x 7.29 x 4.34 millimeters, and is cut in a mixed brilliant style that balances table brilliance with faceted pavilion dispersion. The stone presents a medium intense color intensity, with a hue that reads as a clear violet leaning slightly toward purple rather than toward pink. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, yielding an overall eye clean appearance with only minor internal features apparent under magnification. The polish is excellent, and the stone has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that refines tone and transparency. This gem is sourced from Madagascar, and The Natural Sapphire Company provides this documentation to support origin and treatment details. The cushion proportions and mixed brilliant cut produce lively scintillation and a broad face up color, making the gem suitable for a range of settings where its balance of size and saturation will be appreciated.

When compared to purple and violet sapphires from other notable localities, this Madagascar specimen occupies a distinct position in both hue and tone. Compared with Ceylon or Sri Lanka sapphires that often display lighter, more pastel violet tones with a cooler, cornflower leaning influence, this Madagascar stone is more medium in intensity and reads as a clearer violet with cleaner saturation. Compared with Burmese material which can show deeper, denser purples with a stronger red component, this gem maintains a more neutral violet balance, avoiding excessive warmth while retaining visual depth. Australian sapphires from certain fields often present darker, inky tones, which make them appear heavier under low lighting, whereas this Madagascar sapphire remains vibrant without becoming overly dark, offering a versatile medium intensity that performs well in both natural and artificial light. The mixed brilliant cut further differentiates this stone by maximizing lively return and controlled dispersion, attributes that are sometimes less pronounced in traditional step or antique cuts from other sources. For a collector or designer seeking a Madagascar origin purple sapphire with clean eye appeal, balanced hue, and consistent medium intensity, this gem provides a representative example of the region, and The Natural Sapphire Company is available to provide further gemological information and imaging upon request.