4.75 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

The featured gemstone is a GIA-certified round shape purple sapphire, weighing an impressive 4.75 carats. With dimensions of 9.94 x 9.83 x 5.60 mm, this exquisite gem showcases a mixed brilliant cut. This particular cut is a masterful convergence of tradition and innovation, enhancing the inherent properties of the sapphire. By employing facets strategically arranged to maximize the interplay of light, the mixed brilliant cut allows the sapphire's vivid color intensity to radiate dramatically. This is a design crafted to unlock and elevate the stone's natural brilliance, creating a dazzling spectacle that captivates the eye and highlights the gem’s vibrant optical characteristics.

The clarity grade of this sapphire is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level. This grading signifies that the gem possesses minor inclusions that are not discernible without magnification, allowing the stone to maintain exceptional transparency. While inclusions can be a common occurrence in natural sapphires, the remarkably high clarity of this particular gem underscores its rarity and desirability. Clarity is crucial not only for its aesthetic impact but also for how it influences light reflection. With such a high level of clarity, the mixed brilliant cut can perform optimally, capturing and refracting light in a manner that amplifies the sapphire's dazzling sparkle. An excellent polish further ensures that every facet is smooth, clean and perfectly defined, which means light can seamlessly travel through the stone, culminating in a captivating visual display of shimmer and brilliance.

The vivid color intensity of this purple sapphire is an attribute that significantly contributes to its allure and value. With an intense hue that is rich and consistent across the gem, the sapphire presents a captivating depth of color that is both vibrant and enchanting. The mixed brilliant cut plays a pivotal role in highlighting this vivid intensity, as the carefully structured facets catch the light and reflect it across the stone’s surface. This dance of illumination accentuates its already mesmerizing purple hue and contributes to the gem's overall visual vivacity. The color, intensified by this proficient cut, results in a gemstone that is both breathtakingly beautiful and uniquely individual, offering the wearer a piece that undeniably stands out.

Sourced from the renowned sapphire region of Ceylon, present-day Sri Lanka, this gemstone reflects a legacy of superb quality and illustrious history. Known for producing some of the finest sapphires in the world, Ceylon sapphire has long been esteemed for its extraordinary color, clarity and brilliance. In purchasing this gemstone from The Natural Sapphire Company, collectors and connoisseurs are assured of acquiring a piece of exceptional artistry combined with natural elegance. Our commitment is to provide only sapphires of superb craftsmanship and unwavering authenticity. The sapphire's origin and premium features ensure its enduring value, and with our established reputation as a provider of premier sapphires, The Natural Sapphire Company offers assurance and confidence in every aspect of our acquisition. Here, beauty meets precision, inviting connoisseurs to experience the sophistication and heritage embodied in every facet of this extraordinary Ceylon sapphire.