Facet Grade Ceylon Natural Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Rough Pair – 6.30 ct from Watapatha, Sri Lanka

Stone Identity & Quality

This parcel contains two Ceylon natural unheated padparadscha sapphire rough stones with a total weight of 6.30 ct. The first stone weighs 3.50 ct and measures 8.8 × 7.2 × 5.4 mm, while the second stone weighs 2.80 ct and measures 8 × 5.6 × 5.4 mm. Both stones are described as clean, facet grade, unheated, and alluvial in formation. The parcel was sourced from Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka, a region connected to Sri Lanka’s long gemstone recovery tradition.

Color & Visual Characteristics

The stones show a soft padparadscha-type color range, with pink to orangy-pink tones visible through the body of the rough. In natural sapphire rough, color can appear slightly different depending on light direction, surface texture, thickness, and viewing angle. These stones show attractive warm pinkish color with enough transparency and body tone to make them interesting for cutting evaluation.

Internal & External Features

Externally, both stones have rounded alluvial surfaces, showing the natural water-worn character commonly seen in Sri Lankan alluvial gem material. The surface texture and small natural marks should be carefully studied before cutting. Internally, the stones appear clean based on the provided details, but as with all rough sapphires, orientation should be checked under proper lighting before deciding the final shape. Internal direction, depth, and possible color concentration will influence the finished result.

Cutting & Treatment Potential

Because the stones have alluvial rounded shapes, they may offer good cutting yield compared with more irregular rough. However, yield depends on final shape planning, depth, inclusions, color zoning, and the cutter’s goal. These stones are described as unheated, so the main value is their natural condition and cutting potential. No treatment result should be assumed or overclaimed. A cutter can study the material for possible oval, cushion, or other practical shapes depending on the final orientation.

Source & Ethical Position

This parcel was sourced from Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka through Danushka Gems & Minings’ source-connected gemstone work. Our approach focuses on practical gemstone supply, honest rough evaluation, and clear communication with gem cutters, dealers, and buyers. From Sri Lankan mining villages to cutting and finished gemstones, each parcel is handled with attention to origin, natural character, and realistic potential.