2.34 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Orange Sapphire Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pair of transparent orange sapphires presents a technically refined offering for the connoisseur who values precise gemological specifications. The stones weigh 1.10 carats and 1.24 carats respectively, and are cut to a princess shape with measured dimensions of 6.00 x 5.97 x 3.32 millimeters, and 5.98 x 5.94 x 3.65 millimeters. Both stones exhibit vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, producing sharp facet reflections and crisp facet junctions across the crown and pavilion. The clarity grade is recorded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating that inclusions are minor and do not materially interrupt transparency in face up viewing. The origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source renowned for producing sapphires with lively saturation and fine crystalline structure, and the gems have undergone beryllium diffusion enhancement, a high temperature treatment that has been applied to stabilize and intensify the orange bodycolor. The Natural Sapphire Company discloses this enhancement and provides provenance and treatment transparency for buyers seeking full technical disclosure.

From a cutting and proportion standpoint these princess cut sapphires demonstrate meticulous lapidary control. The near equality in length and width on each stone produces a square face up with well centered crowns and a pronounced X motif across the table, which is characteristic of precisely executed princess faceting. The measured depths translate to depth percentages of approximately 55.5 percent for the 1.10 carat stone, and approximately 61.2 percent for the 1.24 carat stone, values that influence light return and face up presence in complementary ways. The shallower depth of the 1.10 carat stone favors a more lively face up brightness and faster scintillation, while the slightly deeper pavilion on the 1.24 carat stone accentuates internal fire and saturation of color, yielding a marginally richer appearance when set in reflective environments. Facet symmetry and polish quality are excellent, with sharp pavilion mains and clean bezel facets, enabling uniform light performance and minimizing light leakage. The very slightly included clarity grade at eye level denotes small inclusions that, in practical terms, are often confined to lower pavilion regions or appear as fine crystals visible only under magnification, thereby preserving an overall clean visual presentation for most jewelry applications.

The matched pair offers a unique opportunity for an owner seeking exclusivity combined with technical excellence, since orange sapphires of vivid saturation and Ceylon origin are comparatively rare, and a near matched pair with such precise dimensions and consistent polish is atypical. The slight weight and depth differential lends itself to considered design choices, for example using the 1.24 carat stone as a central focal point in a trilogy or bespoke ring, flanked by the 1.10 carat stone as a companion or offset accent, or mounting both as perfectly matched stud earrings for a symmetrical yet lively presentation. For metal selection, yellow gold or rose gold will enhance and warm the orange tones, increasing perceived saturation, while white gold or platinum will provide a high contrast setting that emphasizes crisp facet reflections and scintillation. From a setting mechanics perspective, the square corners of princess cuts require secure corner prongs or a tapered bezel lip to protect vulnerable points, and an open back setting will maximize brilliance whereas a closed back or reflective foil used judiciously will intensify color saturation for a deeper face up appearance. The Natural Sapphire Company is available to advise on optimal mounting configurations and to provide detailed documentation on origin and treatment, ensuring that the technical attributes of this pair are matched by a setting that preserves both durability and the distinct visual character that makes this pair exceptional and exclusive.