2.83 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This specimen is a transparent, emerald cut purple sapphire, weighing 2.83 carats, with overall dimensions of 10.34 x 7.28 x 3.54 millimeters. The cut is a classic emerald configuration with long, straight step facets and truncated corners, fashioned to emphasize color and clarity rather than scintillation alone. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the stone exhibits an excellent polish. The material has undergone standard heat treatment, a commonly accepted enhancement that stabilizes and intensifies the intrinsic color. The sapphire is of Ceylon origin, from Sri Lanka, and is offered by The Natural Sapphire Company with full disclosure of its characteristics and treatments.

The emerald cut geometry produces a planar table and parallel facet planes that deliver a disciplined, elegant optical presentation. Because the facets are larger and fewer than those of brilliant cuts, the visual emphasis rests on the uniformity and depth of the purple hue, and on the transparency of the material. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates that inclusions are minimal to the unaided eye, and the excellent polish ensures clean facet junctions and smooth surfaces that enhance light transfer through the stone. The medium intense color sits squarely between delicate pastel tones and deeply saturated stones, which provides a versatile palette, suitable for both minimal and more substantial settings. The Ceylon provenance contributes to a known color profile that collectors and gem professionals associate with bright, lively tones, and in this instance the balance between saturation and clarity has been optimized through the cutting and the heat treatment.

Under direct natural daylight, particularly northern daylight or late morning sun, the sapphire presents a vivid and consistent purple across the table, with the step facets producing broad flashes of even color. The controlled facet architecture of the emerald cut minimizes random sparkle, instead creating larger reflective planes that communicate color evenly, so that in bright ambient light the stone reads as a clear, medium intense purple with subtle internal depth. In warm artificial light sources, such as incandescent or candlelight, the stone tends to take on a warmer, richer appearance, with the purple showing slightly deeper, more wine like undertones, due to the increased presence of red wavelengths in the light source. Under cooler LED lighting or fluorescent light, the stone can appear a touch brighter and more violet, as the cooler spectrum emphasizes the blue infused elements of the purple. When viewed at different angles, the stone may show gentle shifts in tone rather than stark pleochroic contrast, a characteristic that suits the emerald cut by allowing movement of color without disruptive color zoning. Because sapphires have modest dispersion compared with materials like diamond, this sapphire will not display pronounced fire, rather it will offer a refined and color forward brilliance that depends on viewing conditions and the surrounding metal and mounting.

From a practical standpoint the size and proportions of this 10.34 x 7.28 x 3.54 millimeter emerald cut make it particularly well suited as a center stone for refined, architectural designs, and for three stone or halo arrangements where the step cut can be complemented by smaller accent stones. The moderate depth preserves table transparency while maintaining secure girdle proportions for setting. Heat treatment is a standard enhancement that improves color stability, and is disclosed in keeping with best practice. Care for the stone involves standard precautions for corundum gems, such as avoiding prolonged exposure to highly abrasive cleaning agents and extreme thermal shock, and periodic professional cleaning and inspection to ensure the setting remains secure. When selecting a metal, consider white metals to emphasize cooler violet tones, or warm yellow metals to bring forward the richer, pinker aspects of the purple, depending on the desired visual effect. For further details, including availability, bespoke setting options, and to review laboratory reports and imaging, The Natural Sapphire Company can provide comprehensive documentation and personalized guidance.