| Grade | Facet Grade |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 2 |
| Weight | 2.27 ct Purple ,2.18 ct Vivid Pink |
| Dimensions | 6.8 × 5.6 × 4.8 mm, 7.1 × 6.5 × 5.2 mm |
| Variety | Sapphire Rough |
| Mining Location | Kalawana village around mining in Sri Lanka |
| Color | Purple, Vivid Pink |
Natural Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Rough Pair – 2.27 ct Purple & 2.18 ct Vivid Pink from Kalawana Village, Sri Lanka
Stone Identity & Quality
Stone Type: Natural Corundum (Ceylon Sapphire)
Varieties: Purple Sapphire & Pink Sapphire
Weights: 2.27 ct & 2.18 ct
Dimensions:
* Purple: 7.1 × 6.5 × 5.2 mm
* Pink: 6.8 × 5.6 × 4.8 mm
Treatment Status: Unheated
Quality Grade: Premium Facet Grade Rough
Origin: Kalawana village around mining in Sri Lanka
Both stones are premium facet-grade rough suitable for professional faceting after structural inspection and orientation planning.
Color & Visual Characteristics
The 2.27 ct sapphire displays a natural purple tone with moderate saturation and balanced depth. The 2.18 ct sapphire exhibits a vivid pink body color with strong chromatic presence typical of Sri Lankan deposits.
Both stones reflect natural alluvial shaping formed through river transport, maintaining organic contours and workable geometry for cutting.
Internal & External Features
Internally, both stones appear structurally compact with color concentration visible within the crystal rather than surface-only appearance. Natural growth features and minor surface abrasions consistent with alluvial origin are present.
The depth ratios allow flexibility in pavilion planning and potential yield management during faceting.
Cutting & Treatment Potential
Both sapphires are currently unheated and untreated.
The proportions support cushion, oval, or mixed-cut possibilities depending on orientation. Careful angle selection will help preserve purple stability in the first stone and vivid pink saturation in the second.
Final yield and clarity outcomes depend on professional cutting decisions.
Source & Ethical Position
These sapphires are sourced directly from mining communities in Kalawana village around mining in Sri Lanka. Danushka Gems & Minings maintains transparent relationships with local miners to ensure traceable origin and responsible sourcing practices.
We evaluate each stone based on structural integrity, geological authenticity, and realistic transformation potential.
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FAQ
1. Are these sapphires natural?
Yes, both are natural unheated Ceylon sapphires from Kalawana village around mining in Sri Lanka.
2. What does facet grade mean?
Facet grade indicates that the rough contains suitable internal areas for professional faceting.
3. Are they treated?
No. Both stones are unheated and untreated.
4. What shapes can be achieved?
Based on proportions, cushion or oval designs are possible depending on orientation.
5. Why is Kalawana origin significant?
Kalawana village around mining in Sri Lanka is known for producing structurally stable corundum with strong natural color expression
