3.10 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 3.10 carat purple sapphire from Ceylon is a rare example of refined color and precision cutting that immediately sets it apart from typical market offerings. Measuring 9.30 x 7.17 x 4.84 mm, its emerald cut shape presents broad, elegant facets that emphasize clean lines and a luminous table. The result is a gemstone that displays architectural brilliance rather than chaotic sparkle, making the play of light calm, measured, and deeply satisfying. With a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, this stone reads as transparent and clean to the casual observer, and its excellent polish ensures each facet returns light with crisp definition. The medium light color intensity gives a gentle, wearable purple that is neither too dark to appear heavy nor too pale to wash out under ambient light, creating a versatile hue that adapts beautifully between daytime and evening settings. Because this sapphire is free of enhancement, it retains all of its original character and rarity in a market where treated stones are common, and because it originates from Sri Lanka, it carries the classic Ceylonian charm for which collectors and connoisseurs continue to seek.

Compared to other purple gems and to common sapphire choices on the market, this untreated Ceylon sapphire offers several distinct advantages. When stacked against amethyst, a softer gem with less brilliance, this sapphire presents superior durability and long term wearability due to sapphire being a nine on the Mohs scale, making it an ideal choice for rings and everyday jewelry. Against typical heated or otherwise enhanced sapphires, the absence of any treatment elevates both its investment value and its authenticity, as many stones of similar color are altered to achieve saturation. The emerald cut itself is a unique selling point in contrast to the ubiquitous round brilliant. Its step facets create a mirror like effect that magnifies the stone s internal clarity and highlights the subtle tonal shifts within the medium light purple, so the gem reads as elegant and restrained rather than flashy. Many collectors prefer an emerald cut for its classic, vintage appeal and for the way it showcases gem quality, and this sapphire s excellent polish and precise facet symmetry place it among the finest examples you will find at this weight and size.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this purple sapphire as a centerpiece possibility, a stone that commands attention by virtue of quality rather than volume of sparkle. The 3.10 carat weight provides a substantial presence on the finger or in a pendant without overwhelming design balance, and the 9.30 x 7.17 mm dimensions allow for a variety of settings that highlight its emerald cut silhouette. Whether set as the focal point of a bespoke engagement ring, paired with a halo to accentuate its pastel tones, or housed in a minimalist mount to celebrate its clean geometry, this sapphire offers versatility and distinction. For customers comparing market options, the combination of natural Ceylon origin, no enhancement, very slightly included clarity at eye level, medium light color intensity, and excellent polish makes this an exceptional value among untreated colored gemstones. If you seek a gem that is collectible, wearable, and unmistakably refined, this purple emerald cut sapphire represents a superior choice, and The Natural Sapphire Company is ready to assist with detailed images, setting suggestions, and provenance documentation to help you make this stone the centerpiece of your next fine jewelry creation.