2.55 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Tanzania

This 2.55 carat pear shape purple sapphire from Tanzania presents an exacting combination of measured proportions and artisanal finish, ideal for collectors and bespoke jewelers alike. The stone measures 8.73 x 7.20 x 4.68 mm, dimensions that balance presence and wearability for a range of ring and pendant designs. The pavilion and crown have been executed in a mixed brilliant cut, the result of precise facet planning to maximize color saturation while retaining lively return and scintillation. Clarity has been graded slightly included at eye level, a designation that reflects visible internal characteristics when examined without magnification, yet does not detract from the overall transparency or the gemological integrity of the piece. Polish is excellent across all facet junctions, and the girdle is finished to practical tolerances to facilitate secure setting without unnecessary loss of weight. Enhancement no enhancement, and provenance is Tanzania, a source known for producing sapphires with distinct and desirable violet to purple tones. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as an uncompromised natural example for clients seeking authenticity and technical excellence.

Color is the defining attribute of this sapphire, classified with intense color intensity and a dominant purple hue. Under white light the stone displays a rich, saturated purple with balanced violet overtones, and under directional lighting subtle shifts toward a cooler blue violet can be observed due to pleochroic behavior typical of corundum. Color zoning is minimal and well mitigated by the cutter, with saturation distributed predominantly across the crown and pavilion so that even in smaller table sizes the gem reads as evenly colored. The choice of a mixed brilliant facet scheme was deliberate to amplify body color while allowing internal reflection to break into scintillating flashes, enhancing perceived depth without invoking undue darkness. For connoisseurs who assess stones by hue, tone, and saturation, this sapphire offers an intense tone with strong saturation, maintaining vividness in both diffused and direct light conditions, a quality often sought after in purple sapphires sourced from East African deposits.

The clarity and inclusions of this sapphire serve as diagnostic markers and aesthetic attributes, rather than defects to be obscured. Graded slightly included at eye level, the stone contains discrete internal features consistent with natural corundum from Tanzania, including small crystal inclusions distributed near the pavilion and minor feathering that is well healed and stable. Under magnification one can see minute pinpoint crystals and isolated growth related features that illustrate the crystal history and thermal environment during formation. These inclusions act as internal fingerprints, useful for origin determination and for distinguishing this natural, unenhanced gem from heat treated or synthetic material that tends to present either different inclusion suites or markedly cleaner interiors. The inclusions do not compromise structural integrity, and their placements have been considered during cutting to avoid concentration in critical stress points. For gemologists and informed buyers, these internal characteristics add provenance and personality, confirming a natural genesis and providing a unique identification profile for this individual sapphire.

From a cutting and finishing perspective this piece exemplifies craftsmanship aimed at optimizing both beauty and practical setting considerations. The mixed brilliant cut marries a modified brilliant crown with a carefully angled pavilion, creating a facet architecture that returns light through the table while preserving spectral saturation, especially important for purple tones where over faceting can lighten color. Facet junctions are crisp, and the symmetry supports a centered table and balanced bow tie behavior appropriate to the pear outline. Girdle thickness remains consistent to ensure a secure fit within prong or bezel configurations without excessive material removal, and the culet and pavilion depths were proportioned to achieve a desirable trade off between brightness and color depth. For ring settings a three or six prong mounting that follows the pear contour will highlight the tip and cleft while protecting the vulnerable point, and for pendants a secure bezel that allows light ingress can accentuate the stone body. Valuation benefits from the unenhanced status and Tanzanian origin, attributes that The Natural Sapphire Company meticulously documents and stands behind. For buyers seeking a technical description, provenance, and a high quality natural purple sapphire ready for bespoke mounting, this 2.55 carat pear shaped gem combines physical metrics, cutting precision, and natural character in a single, collectible package.