3.22 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Deep within the verdant landscapes of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, the earth cradled a rare treasure waiting for the perfect moment to reveal its beauty. Formed over millions of years, this gemstone was nothing short of a miracle wrought by nature. The rich soils and mineral-rich environments deep within the heartland of Sri Lanka provided the perfect cradle for a precious sapphire to evolve. Emerging from this storied earth was a beautiful pinkish-purple sapphire, a testament to the enchanting wonder of its origins. Held within its core were centuries of importance and legend, spun and colored by the hands of time.

When unearthed, the 3.22 carat sapphire was a rough genesis of its final form, its dimensions a mystery yet to be unveiled. Measuring 10.54 x 7.50 x 5.34 mm, its transparent allure was alive with potential. Our master craftsmen embraced the challenge, knowing that such a treasure warranted the gentle touch of experienced hands. At The Natural Sapphire Company, we understand the intricate dialogue between nature's raw stones and their polished renditions. Our artisans embarked on a journey to reveal every nuance of this precious stone, cherishing both its history and future.

The chosen cut for this Ceylon masterpiece was the mixed brilliant cut, a testament to the stone's innate light-reflecting properties. This delicate and skilled process involved not just the hands but the heart. It was here, on the cutting wheels, that the journey of nature's gift truly ascended into art. The mixed brilliant cut is a marriage of tested techniques, each facet carved to amplify the sapphire’s inherent glow, allowing light to dance freely within and emerge resplendent in reflections unparalleled. As the cutter devoted himself to every angle and line, a mirage of light and color began to unfurl, the pear shape becoming a poetic silhouette that echoed elegance and grace.

The resulting brilliance, a magnificent blend of pinkish-purple hues, brought forth a hue reminiscent of dusking horizons. This color, delicate yet stirring, was graded with a light intensity, highlighting the sapphire's unique personality. With careful precision, the cutter ensured that each facet was polished to an excellent degree, both honoring the stone's clarity grade of very slightly included and celebrating its unique inclusions as whispers of its journey. The final gemstone was nothing short of an intimate narrative captured and refined in our workshops. Through hands skilled in both artistry and tender respect for nature, The Natural Sapphire Company crafted a piece that invites its beholder into the stone's intimate conversation with time and light.