"Water Lily Bud" Unheated Sapphire 0.80ct / Madagascar [Single Item Price]

Water Lily Bud

Unheated Sapphire 0.80ct

4.71×6.21×3.20mm

Origin: Madagascar

Pear Shape

Cutter: Piachan

Inspected, EGL simple certificate of authenticity to be obtained

This mystical gem features a one-of-a-kind cut that encapsulates various motifs within a crystal where silk inclusions dance through a polychromatic color palette ranging from purple to violet.

It displays a polychromatic color with a wide range of hues, from a calm wisteria-like purple to violet, pink, and reddish-brown.

The color changes depending on the light source, ranging from a strong, vivid blueish purple to a bright reddish-pink.

As an expression of the unique coloring of this piece, the dramatically curved form on the table side and the flat surface on the culet side allow for dynamic changes in color, appearing like a party-colored gem from certain angles.

Along with its brilliance, a bright and vivid color ranging from light pink to purple emerges, and a dazzling, colorful fire overflows, creating a magnificent sparkle.

This piece was crafted from rough stone, carefully removing unwanted inclusions while preserving the beautiful parts. The result of this dialogue with the gem is this unique cut.

The highly unique cut, which seems to transcend the very concepts of crown and pavilion and overturn conventional notions of gemstones, is a major highlight.

The bulging crown is adorned with a flower cut, while the pavilion has minimal facets to create angles, and a single thin facet is placed on the culet.

This fusion creates a visual effect where the gem appears completely different depending on the angle, evoking a wide range of images such as buds, seeds, mythical motifs, or eyes holding a single ray of light.

Beyond its individualistic and bold design, this piece also showcases the depth of cut design, demonstrating how small details, such as the small table and the single facet on the culet, can dramatically change how the piece is perceived.

Silk inclusions are concentrated around the table, and their delicate sparkle is visible to the naked eye, appearing even more intricate under magnification.

When the piece is tilted, the gentle sparkle of the silk inclusions shimmers as if flowing across the surface of the piece, following the curve of the crown.

Under magnification, white striations are visible, but they are not noticeable to the naked eye amidst the strong brilliance and do not detract from the beauty of the piece.

Under UV light, it exhibits a strong red fluorescence.

Delicate yet bold, it offers new discoveries with each viewing, unfolding a world of gemstones unique to this piece.

This is an untitled piece, whose very existence symbolizes freedom, possessing a beauty that transcends the conventional wisdom of symmetrically cut gemstones.

This piece is currently at our Bangkok office, so please allow approximately 1 to 2 weeks for delivery from the time of your order. Thank you for your understanding.