2.01 Ct. Purple Star Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This translucent 2.01 carat oval purple star sapphire measures 4.93 x 7.21 x 5.13 mm, and presents as a classic cabochon cut with a well controlled domed profile, excellent polish, and a clarity grade of slightly included as evaluated at eye level. The light color intensity is a soft lavender purple, and the stone displays a distinct asterism generated by intersecting rutile silk that produces a six ray star when oriented to the optic c axis. The cutter optimized cabochon proportions to maximize the star effect and to balance light return and translucency, preserving internal silk and minute mineral inclusions rather than removing them, which retains the natural character and the unique internal texture typical of fine Sri Lankan star sapphires. There is no enhancement, the surface finish is mirror smooth, and the combination of dome height and oval outline makes this piece especially suitable for a refined solitaire mount that showcases the star across varying light angles.

This sapphire began its journey in the gem gravels and weathered schists of Ceylon, where selective artisanal mining yielded the rough crystal. The rough was hand sorted for orientation and potential asterism, and then preformed by a lapidary experienced in star sapphire cutting who aligned the crystal axis to reveal the sharpest star. Fine grinding, sanding, and successive polishing stages were executed to achieve the present excellent polish while keeping the rutile silk intact, followed by a meticulous eye level inspection to assign the slightly included clarity grade and to confirm the absence of any heat or diffusion treatments. After documented provenance and technical examination, the gem entered The Natural Sapphire Company inventory, accompanied by detailed measurements and treatment disclosure, ready for setting or collection. For buyers who value technical craftsmanship and natural asterism, this Ceylon purple star sapphire offers a rare combination of measured proportions, authentic untreated origin, and artisan cutting decisions that translate the stone from raw geology to a wearable, museum quality gem.