2.84 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional gemstone from The Natural Sapphire Company embodies the perfect blend of natural beauty and meticulous craftsmanship making it an ideal choice for bespoke jewelry creations. This transparent 2.84 carat purple sapphire is shaped into a luxurious cushion form measuring 8.77 by 6.16 by 5.27 millimeters, a proportion that balances the length and width beautifully. The cushion shape is celebrated for its ability to merge the traditional elegance of a classic oval with the modern appeal of a square, offering an unparalleled versatility in jewelry designs. Its intricate structure allowing skilled jewelers to craft settings that highlight the brilliance and depth of color this sapphire inherently possesses.

The gem is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, a strategic facet arrangement that marries facets from both brilliant and step cuts. This combination is designed specifically to maximize the reflection of light within the gemstone, hence optimizing its brilliance and making it a striking centerpiece in any custom piece. The sapphire displays a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated meticulously at eye level. This level of clarity ensures an appeal to discerning buyers seeking a gemstone with minimal imperfections, almost subtle enough to blend with the array of tones it projects, enhancing its innate beauty without detracting from the gem's splendor.

Color is a crucial parameter when evaluating sapphires and this particular piece boasts a medium intense color intensity, displaying a vivid purplish hue that captures attention instantly. This intensity range ensures that the sapphire maintains a vibrancy appropriate for both daily wear and more formal occasions, filling the spectrum between a light tender tone and a deep saturated color which might overshadow other design elements. It is this precise hue intensity that makes the gemstone not only a fluorescent spectacle but a suitable allurement for buyers desiring both passion and subtlety in their jewels.

The polish of the sapphire is excellent, the culmination of superior craftsmanship where each facet has been brought to a mirror-like finish, providing an impressive luster which is tantamount to the highest market standards. The origin of this exquisite gem is Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing high-quality sapphires. This provenance is of considerable importance to gemstone enthusiasts who understand that Ceylon sapphires are distinguished by their transparency and rich color depth derived from the geological peculiarities of the area. Therefore, this gemstone from The Natural Sapphire Company is perfect for high-end individual jewelry projects, entailing not only aesthetic appeal but also a rich history of authenticity and quality.