2.56ct Lavender Ceylon Sapphire Unheated
Gem Type: Natural Sapphire Corundum
Colour: Purple
Carat Weight: 2.56
Shape: Emerald
Cut: Step
Clarity: Included
Treatment: Unheated
Measurements:
Origin: Sri Lanka
Lab Certification: GFCO
This 2.56ct Violet Sapphire from Sri Lanka was selected by The Sapphire Merchant for its soft lavender colour, elegant shape, and gentle presence.
The stone has a delicate violet tone with a light lavender feel, giving it a softer and more romantic character than a traditional blue sapphire. Its colour is calm, unusual, and feminine, making it a beautiful choice for someone wanting a sapphire with individuality and charm.
The cut gives the stone a pleasing shape with flashes of light across the face. At 2.56ct, it has enough size to feel meaningful while still being practical for a custom ring, pendant, or bespoke jewellery design.
Buy this natural unheated Sri Lankan sapphire as a loose gemstone or custom design a jewellery piece with The Sapphire Merchant.
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2.56ct Lavender Ceylon Sapphire Unheated
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- Share your design idea. We will work through the details with you to better visualise your concept, including the ring style, gold colour, and diamond detailing. We can also make earrings and pendants. Our talented designer creates a life-like computer-rendered drawing of your jewellery concept from this information. Edits can be made to perfect the design and a quote is given upon the finalised design.
- We will craft your custom ring. You will receive a beautiful custom jewellery box, along with certifications and reports verifying the quality and authenticity of your piece.
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Ceylon Sapphires
Sri Lankan or 'Ceylon' sapphires, celebrated for their remarkable clarity, are a testament to the diverse beauty of the geological world. Originating from gem-rich regions like Ratnapura and Elahera, these gems come in a stunning array of colours, including blue, pink, purple, yellow, and green. The unique cornflower tones of Sri Lankan blue sapphires, compared to other sources, and the rich, intense royal blues from select mines, offer a captivating spectrum of hues to explore.
Despite centuries of mining history dating back over 2,500 years, Sri Lanka continues to yield high-quality sapphires sought for their beauty and historical significance. The historical significance of Sri Lankan sapphires is not to be underestimated, as they have been part of many cultures and civilisations, often symbolising royalty and wisdom.
Sri Lanka's sapphire mining methods encompass a blend of traditional and modern techniques. Historically, manual labour and simple tools were employed, with miners digging pits by hand to access gem-bearing gravel layers. Today, mechanised mining, including the use of machinery such as excavators and conveyor belts, has become more common in larger-scale operations, alongside pit mining and river mining techniques. Sri Lanka is a leader in ethical mining practices. The industry is heavily regulated to ensure environmental sustainability.