1.98 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight White Sapphire Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pair of transparent white sapphires presents precise gemological attributes that support informed evaluation, each stone weighing 0.92 carats and 1.06 carats respectively, both cut to round proportions with mixed brilliant cutting, the first measuring 6.09 by 5.99 by 3.43 mm, the second measuring 6.11 by 6.00 by 3.85 mm, clarity graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, color intensity described as near colorless, and an excellent polish across both crowns and pavillions. The material has been heat treated, a stable and commonly accepted enhancement in the trade, and the documented origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source known for producing clean, bright sapphire crystals that respond predictably to precise cutting. These stones present minimal visible inclusions, well controlled color zoning, and a balanced face up appearance that makes them suitable for matched pairs in stud earrings or matched accents in bespoke settings.

The mixed brilliant cut in these sapphires illustrates a considered balance between optical return and weight conservation, combining a brilliant style crown to maximize dispersion and scintillation, with a more traditional pavilion arrangement to retain carat weight and to control light leakage. In direct comparison to a full brilliant cut, the mixed approach here yields strong white light return with a slightly broader face up spread for the given diameters, while compared to a step cut the mixed brilliant retains greater fire and dynamic sparkle. The two stones are matched for tone and polish, though the modest depth difference influences how each pavilion interacts with light, the slightly deeper pavilion in the 1.06 carat stone contributing to a subtly more concentrated window of light towards the culet, and the shallower pavilion in the 0.92 carat stone producing a marginally wider face up scintillation. Attention to facet alignment, girdle thickness, and symmetry during cutting is evident, and the consistent excellent polish supports clean reflections and contrast. These qualities are verified and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, and they reflect both the material quality from Ceylon Sri Lanka and the cutter choices that prioritize a harmonious balance between brilliance, spread, and carat retention.