| Weight | 5.00 ct |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 7.2 × 7.1 mm |
| Grade | Facet Grade |
| Variety | Sapphire Rough |
| Treatment | unheated |
| Mining Location | Kuruwita village around mining in Sri Lanka |
Natural Facet Grade Purple Sapphire Rough – 5.00 ct Lavender Hue from Kuruwita Village, Sri Lanka
Stone Identity & Quality
Stone Type: Natural Corundum
Variety: Purple Sapphire
Weight: 5.00 carats
Dimensions: 10 × 7.2 × 7.1 mm
Treatment Status: Unheated
Quality Grade: Facet Grade Rough
Origin: Kuruwita village around mining in Sri Lanka
This stone is classified as facet-grade rough suitable for professional faceting following structural inspection and orientation planning.
Color & Visual Characteristics
The sapphire displays a natural lavender-to-purple body tone with moderate saturation. The hue reflects the subtle trace element balance within Sri Lankan corundum, producing a refined and elegant appearance rather than vivid intensity.
The alluvial formation preserves natural river-shaped contours and compact crystal structure.
Internal & External Features
The stone presents typical alluvial surface textures with natural growth features. Small inclusions are visible near the surface; however, these areas appear positioned in a way that may allow removal during cutting, potentially resulting in a cleaner finished stone depending on final orientation.
The depth of 7.1 mm offers structural flexibility for pavilion development and color retention.
Cutting & Treatment Potential
This sapphire is unheated and untreated. No treatment outcomes are implied or guaranteed.
Based on proportions, potential cutting options may include cushion, oval, or mixed faceting designs. Proper orientation is important to preserve lavender tone stability and manage inclusion positioning during shaping.
Final yield and clarity results depend on professional cutting decisions.
Source & Ethical Position
This purple sapphire rough is sourced directly from mining communities in Kuruwita village around mining in Sri Lanka. Danushka Gems & Minings maintains transparent sourcing relationships and evaluates each stone based on structural integrity and realistic transformation potential.
Our philosophy prioritizes understanding over exaggeration.
FAQ
1. Is this sapphire natural?
Yes, this is a natural unheated purple sapphire from Kuruwita 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. Is the stone treated?
No, it is currently unheated and untreated.
4. Can the inclusions be removed?
Small surface-near inclusions appear positioned in a way that may allow removal during cutting, depending on orientation.
5. What shapes are possible?
Based on its proportions, drop or oval cuts may be achievable with proper planning.
