1.30 ct Certified Unheated Ceylon Color Change Sapphire – Oval Step Cut

INTRODUCTION

This 1.30 ct natural Ceylon color change sapphire presents an attractive combination of violetish blue and pinkish purple colors under different lighting conditions. Measuring 7.5 × 6.2 × 3.4 mm, the gemstone has an oval shape with a step-cut faceting style and VS clarity.

The gemstone is certified as a natural color change sapphire, with its laboratory report confirming no indication of heating. Its natural color variation, transparent body, and classic oval proportions make it an interesting selection for gemstone collectors, professional dealers, jewelry designers, and buyers seeking natural Sri Lankan gemstones.

Professionally supplied by Liyanage Lapidary from the gem island Sri Lanka

NATURAL COLOR CHANGE SAPPHIRE – GEMOLOGICAL EXPLANATION

Color change sapphire is a variety of natural corundum that displays different perceived colors under different types of illumination.

Unlike ordinary blue sapphires, which generally maintain a similar dominant color appearance across lighting environments, color change sapphires can show noticeably different hues depending on the spectral composition of the light source.

This particular gemstone displays a violetish blue to purple color change, as described in its gemological certification.

Its color may appear more blue-violet under cooler lighting and more purple under warmer lighting, although the exact appearance depends on the light source, viewing conditions, and gemstone orientation.

The gemstone’s color-changing character is an optical property related to how its coloring elements selectively absorb different wavelengths of light.

In natural color change sapphires, trace elements and their combinations influence the absorption characteristics responsible for the observed colors. The precise coloring elements in this individual stone have not been separately established.

A natural color change sapphire combines the well-known durability of corundum with an interesting optical appearance that can appeal to gemstone collectors and custom jewelry buyers.

CEYLON ORIGIN – SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, traditionally known as Ceylon, is internationally associated with natural sapphires and other valuable colored gemstones.

The island produces sapphires in many colors, including blue, pink, yellow, purple, and nearly colorless varieties, as well as natural color change sapphires.

This gemstone is offered as originating from Sri Lanka, where gemstone sourcing and lapidary craftsmanship have long been part of the local gem industry.

For professional gemstone buyers, natural sapphires from Sri Lanka are appreciated for their variety of colors, cutting possibilities, and established place in the international gemstone trade.

Liyanage Lapidary supplies natural gemstones from Sri Lanka to international gem dealers, jewelers, collectors, and custom jewelry manufacturers.

Recommended Use: Custom rings, pendants, fine jewelry, collector gemstone, and dealer stock

GEMOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND DURABILITY

Natural sapphire belongs to the corundum mineral family, with the chemical composition Al₂O₃.

Corundum crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of 9, making sapphire one of the harder natural gemstones commonly used in jewelry.

Sapphire generally has a refractive index of approximately 1.762–1.770 and a specific gravity of approximately 4.00, although individual gemological measurements can vary.

The gemstone is doubly refractive and can display pleochroism, meaning different colors or color intensities may be observed along different crystallographic directions.

This pleochroism is different from the color change effect observed when the gemstone is viewed under different light sources.

With suitable setting protection and ordinary gemstone care, sapphire is appropriate for rings, pendants, earrings, and various custom jewelry designs.

COLOR CHANGE AND JEWELRY APPEARANCE

One of the attractive characteristics of this sapphire is its ability to present different color impressions without changing the gemstone itself.

Its violetish blue appearance offers a cooler visual character, while its pinkish-purple appearance provides a warmer alternative.

The actual color intensity and balance may change according to daylight, artificial lighting, viewing angle, and the surrounding environment.

The oval step cut offers a structured arrangement of facets that contributes to the presentation of the gemstone’s body color and internal reflections.

For jewelry designers, this gives the opportunity to create a piece that appears subtly different throughout the day.

CUSTOM JEWELRY AND BUYER SUITABILITY

At 1.30 ct, with dimensions of 7.5 × 6.2 × 3.4 mm, this natural color change sapphire can be considered for a custom solitaire ring, an elegant pendant, or a collector-oriented jewelry design.

Its oval proportions can also be incorporated into designs using accent diamonds or complementary colored gemstones.

For gem dealers and professional buyers, the primary characteristics are the natural color change, unheated status, certified identification, oval cut, and Sri Lankan origin as supplied.

For collectors, the opportunity to observe violetish blue and pinkish purple appearances in one natural sapphire adds interest beyond a conventional single-color gemstone.

This certified natural Ceylon color change sapphire is professionally supplied by Liyanage Lapidary for buyers seeking natural gemstones, custom jewelry materials, and international gemstone supply.

FINAL PRODUCT SUMMARY

A 1.30 ct natural unheated Ceylon color change sapphire with violetish blue to pinkish purple appearance, oval step cut, VS clarity, and certified natural gemstone identification.