Rough weight: 19.72 ct
Weight recovery After Cutting: ~35.19%
At Danushka Gems & Minings, every gemstone carries a journey that begins deep within Sri Lanka’s ancient gem-bearing soil. This 19.72 ct parcel of mixed-color Ceylon sapphire rough is a perfect example — sourced directly from the trusted mining regions of Nivithigala, Rakwana, and Pelmadulla, all known for producing high-quality natural sapphire.
The parcel consisted of 13 unheated rough sapphires, ranging from 0.72 ct to 3.02 ct, representing a vivid mix of yellow, blue, pink, purple, and white. Each piece was fully natural, facet-grade, and selected for customers who value clarity, structural integrity, and strong cutting potential. True to our standards, every stone was ethically sourced with complete transparency from village miners.
Owning a gem from Danushka Gems & Minings isn’t buying a stone — it’s owning its entire journey.”
Cutting Journey
1️⃣ Weight Priority:
Max carat retention, minimal shaping, keeps natural body.
2️⃣ Beauty Priority:
Max brilliance, ideal angles, perfect symmetry, more weight loss.
3️⃣ Balanced Priority:
Best mix of weight + beauty, smart shaping, clean brilliance.
Customer Request: Cutting Priority Option 3 (Balanced)
For this project, the customer selected Cutting Priority Option 3, which balances weight retention and beauty enhancement. This method is ideal for mixed-color parcels, where each rough stone has its own character, depth, zoning, and internal structure.
Balanced cutting ensures that the gemstone retains meaningful carat weight while still achieving strong brilliance, and overall visual beauty — a professional middle path trusted by international collectors.
How Our Cutters Follow Customer Priority
At Danushka Gems & Minings, cutting is more than a technical task — it is a conversation between the cutter and the rough. Once a cutting priority is selected, our cutters tailor their entire workflow to follow the customer’s request.
The Transformation: From Alluvial Rough to Polished Brilliance
Each stone in the parcel presented a unique challenge:
Yellow sapphires needed orientation to enhance their natural color zoning.
Blue sapphires required depth control to strengthen saturation without unnecessary weight loss.
Pink and purple stones benefited from precise facet arrangement to bring out their vibrancy.
Under careful hands, the frosted surfaces of rough stones slowly gave way to fine facets, bright flashes, and balanced proportions. The final gems included ovals, octagons, cushions, pears, and a few specialty shapes — each chosen to honor the natural shape of the rough while enhancing its beauty.
The finished collection now shows improved clarity, strong brilliance, excellent proportions, and a meaningful weight retention of just over 35%, a very good rate for mixed rough.
The Value of Unheated Ceylon Sapphires
Every stone in this project is 100% natural and unheated — an increasingly rare feature in today’s global market. Unheated sapphires are highly prized by collectors and jewellers for their purity, authenticity, and originality.
Sri Lanka remains one of the world’s most trusted sources for unheated gemstones, and this parcel reflects that legacy with pride.
Why Customers Trust Danushka Gems & Minings
We continue to serve clients worldwide because we offer:
Direct, ethical sourcing from Sri Lankan village miners
Professional rough evaluation before cutting
Custom cutting priority options based on customer goals
Transparent before-and-after documentation
Natural, untreated stones with genuine Ceylon identity
Honest communication and secure global handling
A Journey Completed — Nature and Craft Combined
From the moment these 13 rough sapphires were collected from Sri Lanka’s mining villages, their transformation was shaped by nature, craftsmanship, and customer vision. With the balanced cutting priority and the patience of skilled cutters, each stone now stands as a refined example of what a natural Ceylon sapphire can become.
For anyone interested in purchasing rough stones with cutting services — or transforming their own parcels — Danushka Gems & Minings is ready to guide you through the full journey, from earth to brilliance.