3.09 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this purple sapphire first formed deep in the ancient gem gravels of Ceylon, a slow and patient history was written in its crystal lattice, and The Natural Sapphire Company has followed that history with care and respect. Weathered from metamorphic bedrock and transported by water and time, the rough stone carried within it the memory of tropical light and mineral trace elements that would one day reveal a striking purple hue. Skilled hands in Sri Lanka recognized the promise in that rough, and through traditional knowledge and modern gemological insight, the stone was guided from its natural home into the hands of master cutters. Along the way, every decision was made to honor the original spirit of the gem, to preserve transparency and to coax forth intensity, so that when you hold this sapphire, you feel connected to the island from which it came and to the generations who have shaped its beauty.

Weighing 3.09 carats, this oval shape sapphire measures 9.80 x 7.79 x 5.20 millimeters, and it presents a transparent body and intense purple color that captures attention at a glance. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is described as very very slightly included, meaning the inclusions are minute and do not distract from the gem s visual impact, and the surface shows an excellent polish that allows light to pass and reflect cleanly. The stone has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that refines hue and clarity while respecting the sapphire s natural character. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region long celebrated for producing sapphires with exceptional color saturation and lively tone, and this gem carries that legacy. Throughout its journey, from rough to finished jewel, careful decisions about facet placement, symmetry, and finish were taken to preserve the stone s transparency and to maximize its innate intensity.

The mixed brilliant cut chosen for this oval sapphire is the key to how it captivates the eye, because it harmonizes the best qualities of brilliant and step cutting to orchestrate light within the gem. On the crown, brilliant style facets capture incoming light and break it into sparkling flashes, creating lively scintillation on movement, while the step influenced facets on the pavilion work to deepen the color and to control the return of light so that the purple remains rich rather than washed out. The oval outline contributes gentle length and elegance, and the proportions and facet geometry, including a thoughtfully sized table and balanced crown and pavilion depths, minimize dark zones and reduce the prominence of any internal reflections that could create a bowtie, resulting in an even color spread and a pleasing play of light. Excellent symmetry and polish mean that every facet junction is a clean plane for reflection, so light enters the table, dances within the pavilion, and is returned as bright flashes and saturated flashes of purple, producing both brilliant white light and colored flashes that emphasize the stone s intense hue. In practical terms the cut enhances brilliance, increases apparent size on the finger, and showcases the transparency and the subtle internal features that authenticate its natural origin. Whether set as a solitaire to celebrate the gem itself, or embraced by a halo that amplifies its sparkle, this Ceylon purple sapphire will read as both an heirloom of place and a refined work of lapidary artistry. If you wish to learn more about its journey or discuss settings that will best show its light performance, our team at The Natural Sapphire Company is ready to guide you, sharing provenance details and design ideas so this stone can continue its story on your hand.