3.56 Ct. Color Change Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 3.56 carat cushion shape color change sapphire presents precise proportions, measuring 9.19 by 7.35 by 5.53 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish. The stone is transparent, and the clarity has been graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. The color intensity is classified as intense, and the sapphire is natural with no enhancement. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka. These gemological attributes combine to produce a well balanced gem, where the proportions and facet arrangement allow light to penetrate and return with controlled brilliance and depth, while the clarity and polish preserve visual transparency and surface luster.

The color change behavior of this sapphire is a defining characteristic, and it is the aspect that will most distinctly influence how the gem reads in a finished jewelry setting. Under cooler lighting the stone exhibits deeper blue to blue gray tones, while under warmer incandescent conditions it shifts toward greenish blue nuances, creating a measured and sophisticated play of color rather than a stark contrast. This subtler color change is particularly effective in settings that expose the gem to varied ambient light, such as rings or pendants that move through indoor and outdoor environments. The cushion outline and mixed brilliant faceting produce broad flashes of color across the table and crown, drawing attention to the body color and to the way secondary hues emerge as the viewing angle or illumination changes. At 3.56 carats the sapphire has noticeable presence on a finger or at the throat, while remaining versatile enough for refined, bespoke settings. The lack of enhancement ensures that the observed color and clarity are inherent to the material, and the Ceylon origin indicates the geological and historical lineage that many gem connoisseurs value. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this stone as a specimen that combines natural provenance, clean transparency, and a dependable color change, qualities that allow its vibrant tones to stand out effectively in a wide range of jewelry designs.