3.17 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent purple sapphire weighs 3.17 carats, and is fashioned in an oval outline with dimensions of 10.24 x 7.48 x 4.93 mm, a proportion that balances presence and wearability. The stone is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that combines step and brilliant facet arrangements to produce both depth and scintillation, and it has an excellent polish that enhances surface luster and light return. Clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, allowing unobstructed light transmission and a clean visual field that emphasizes the gem color and facet architecture. The color displays an intense purple saturation, offering a vivid yet refined tone that is transparent throughout the body of the gem. The sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and commonly accepted enhancement that optimizes color and clarity, and its documented origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka. The Natural Sapphire Company provides this gem with the provenance and technical description stated.

The combination of a substantial 3.17 carat weight, generous oval face up dimensions, and eye clean clarity makes this sapphire particularly suited to a statement piece, whether as a solitary center stone or a prominent element within a custom design. The size is large enough to command visual attention on the hand or at the throat, while the eye clean clarity ensures that the vivid purple color and the mixed brilliant facet pattern read clearly to the viewer without distraction from visible inclusions. The excellent polish and transparent nature of the stone increase brilliance and deliver crisp facet reflections under a range of lighting conditions, reinforcing its suitability for ring and pendant applications where impact and refinement are both desired. For clients seeking a bold yet elegant centerpiece, The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on settings that complement the oval proportions and preserve the gem integrity, and can provide further details on matching metal choices, setting profiles, and design options that will best showcase the stone.