3.07 Ct. Orange Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the highlands of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the window of your life, this transparent GIA certified Orange sapphire weighs 3.07 carats, and has an elegant oval shape measuring 10.19 x 7.90 x 4.78 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that breathes fire and life into every facet. Mined where gem lore and careful hands meet the earth, this sapphire carries the story of ancient alluvial deposits and patient sorting by local miners, who first recognized the intense orange hue that would set this stone apart. Evaluated and certified by GIA, the gem is noted as eye clean at standard viewing distance, displaying an intense color intensity and an excellent polish, qualities that were coaxed from the rough through expert cutting and finishing at our workshops at The Natural Sapphire Company. The sapphire has been heat treated, a traditional and stable enhancement used to deepen tone and clarity, applied with controlled skill to respect the gems natural character.

As a variety of corundum, this sapphire ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, placing it just below diamond at 10 and well above topaz at 8 and quartz at 7, a testament to its durability and suitability for everyday jewelry, including engagement rings that see frequent wear. The combination of a high hardness rating and the precision of the mixed brilliant cut offers exceptional resistance to scratching, with facets that maintain their crisp polish over time, reflecting light with lively brilliance. Caring for this gem is straightforward, warm soapy water and a soft brush will preserve its sparkle, and its heat treated stability means it is robust under normal cleaning and wearing conditions when handled with common sense. When you choose this orange sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company, you are not only acquiring a gem of verified quality and rare color, you are connecting to a lineage of craftsmanship that transformed a Ceylon crystal into a finely tuned jewel, ready to become a visible piece of your story, glowing with a hue inspired by sunrise and sunset, and built to last a lifetime.