0.83 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This violet sapphire began its story deep within the storied soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where centuries of gem cutting and reverence for the earth meet. Formed over millions of years under immense heat and pressure, this gem emerged as a transparent crystal with a rare violet personality, a color that Ceylonese miners and traders have long prized for its depth and character. Mined by hands that know how to listen to the landscape, this sapphire carries traces of place and time in every subtle inclusion and in the way its color breathes under different lights. The journey from a rough crystal to a finished gem is part geology and part human craft, and this particular stone traveled from Sri Lankan soils to the cutting table with the same care and respect we bring to every piece at The Natural Sapphire Company.

At the cutting table the crystal was shaped into a refined asscher octagon with measured dimensions of 5.24 by 5.16 by 3.27 mm, and a precise weight of 0.83 carat. The asscher cut was chosen to celebrate the gem’s internal architecture, its step facets working like a miniature theater to reveal planes of violet that deepen toward the center. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is described as very slightly included, a testament to the sapphire’s natural origin and transparency, and the polish is excellent, allowing each facet to act as a mirror for light. The color intensity is intense, a concentrated violet that reads as royal and modern at once, with flashes that can shift from deep indigo to a luminous amethyst depending on the light. Importantly, this sapphire has no enhancement, a pure, untreated expression of its Ceylon origin that allows collectors and designers to work with a gem in its natural state.

In a jewelry setting the vibrant violet of this asscher sapphire will stand out with remarkable presence, whether set as a solitaire ring, a refined pendant, or a pair of bespoke earrings. The asscher cut lays down broad, symmetrical facets that create bold flashes and a sense of depth that plays beautifully against both cool metals like platinum and warm metals like yellow gold. In a solitaire setting the 0.83 carat weight and the 5.24 by 5.16 mm table will read as an elegant focal point, yet the gem remains versatile enough to be cradled within a halo to amplify its color, or offset in a three stone design where side accents can echo the gem’s violet fire. This sapphire was crafted to catch the eye without shouting, offering a chromatic intensity that pulls attention while allowing the wearer’s personal style to remain the story.

Owning a gem like this is to hold a piece of Ceylon’s heritage, a natural treasure shaped by expert hands and presented with honesty and provenance by The Natural Sapphire Company. The combination of its asscher octagon faceting, its very slightly included clarity when seen at eye level, its intense color intensity, its excellent polish, and the fact that it has no enhancement, makes this sapphire an exceptional choice for someone seeking a jewel that is both naturally authentic and visually striking. Imagine this violet heart set into a custom ring that you design, carried as a pendant against the skin, or passed down as an heirloom with a story that begins in Sri Lanka and culminates at the moment it is worn. This stone is ready to become that statement, a luminous piece that will stand out in any jewelry setting and continue its story for generations.