0.83 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet kind of poetry in a stone that seems to hold a small evening sky, and this oval violet sapphire is such a whisper, a treasure born where sea breezes meet ancient earth. At zero point eight three carats it is a jewel of modest, precise weight, its dimensions five point nine eight x four point seven eight x three point seven zero millimeters giving it a graceful oval silhouette that settles easily into the curve of a setting. The mixed brilliant cut allows the pavilion and crown to converse in a language of light, each facet a little mirror that tosses color and spark back to the eye, and the excellent polish makes every plane of its surface sing. Transparent and pure enough to invite intimacy, this sapphire carries a medium intense violet that seems at once deep and luminous, a shade that speaks of twilight and petals, of vows whispered in secret gardens.

Hailing from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region famed for producing sapphires that carry a characteristic clarity and hue, this gem bears the refined heritage of island geology and artisanal cutting. It has been heat treated, a commonly accepted enhancement that brings the best expression of its violet personality to the surface while preserving the natural character of the stone. Under careful evaluation at eye level its clarity grade reads very very slightly included, a testament to its near pristine transparency, and these tiny internal signatures serve only to remind the beholder of the gem origin story, like a trace of tide on a seashell. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies scintillation, the meeting of small facets with larger planes creating flashes of radiance that dance as the stone moves. In the hand and under a loupe the polish and proportions reveal themselves as thoughtful choices, each facet aligned to coax maximum fire and liveliness from a sapphire that prefers subtle drama over loud display.

Light is the sapphire caressing language, and this violet stone speaks differently with each illumination, revealing new verses when the scene changes. In strong daylight it becomes a noble, almost regal violet, with a cool undertone that leans toward blue at the edges, and the mixed brilliant cut throws brilliant flashes that catch like tiny, well timed laughter. Under the direct sun its facets scatter bright, white sparkles, and the medium intense color deepens in response to the pure spectrum of daylight, making the violet feel saturated yet airy. In warm indoor lighting, such as incandescent or warm LED, the stone takes on a softer, more romantic hue, the violet warming subtly toward a lilac with flashes of deeper purple, and the table radiance seems to glow from within, as if the gem held a small ember of twilight. Under fluorescent or cool LED light the sapphire plays a cooler game, the blue undertones becoming more pronounced, edges crisp and lively, and the mixed cut produces a lively dancing of light across the crown. In candlelight or during the blue hour the gem becomes an intimate companion, its color appearing more mysterious, a medium intense violet coaxing out velvety, shadowed flashes and delicate scintillation that makes skin and surroundings glow. As you tilt and turn the stone, there is a hint of movement in color, a gentle shifting from true violet to blue violet and back, a flirtation with pleochroic tendencies that makes each rotation a small revelation. The polish gives a smoothness to each flash, the light reflected in even planes so that sparkles are clean, crisp, and memorably elegant.

Imagine this oval resting in a delicate ring, cradled by fine metal and perhaps embraced by a halo that amplifies its luminous center, imagine it at the heart of a pendant that brushes the hollow of the throat like a secret kept close. At zero point eight three carats it offers presence without overwhelming, a perfect size for daily devotion or for a meaningful heirloom, and the dimensions five point nine eight x four point seven eight x three point seven zero millimeters sit beautifully against a finger, appearing as a polished drop of evening sky in motion. Because the clarity reads very very slightly included at eye level, the gem carries an honest, natural soul, clean to the gaze yet touched by time and place, and that authenticity is a quality many seek when choosing a stone for an engagement ring or a commemorative piece. The mixed brilliant cut is forgiving in settings, offering both face up brilliance and sideways fire, which makes it versatile for solitaire designs, three stone settings, or bespoke creations where the cutter and the jeweler collaborate to honor the stone story. In photographs and in person the excellent polish ensures that surfaces reflect smoothly, so that when you glide your hands across a table or raise a glass, the sapphire responds with clear, confident flashes that catch eyes and hearts.

Allow me, as a guide from The Natural Sapphire Company, to invite you to imagine the life of this gem, to think of the conversations it will witness, the promises it will seal, the quiet mornings and the candlelit evenings that will be richer for its presence. We cherish sapphires with histories, and this violet stone carries an island provenance, artisanal cut, and a warmth of heat treatment that together create a balanced, expressive personality. Whether you are seeking an heirloom piece, an engagement ring that speaks softly yet assuredly, or a gift that marks a passage, this sapphire is a companion that offers steady, poetic beauty. Our team will help you choose a setting that complements the oval proportions and the mixed brilliant cut, to ensure the light plays exactly where you want it, and to make certain the sapphire sits securely while showing its best face. At The Natural Sapphire Company we value provenance, clarity, and the romantic essence of each stone, and we are honored to help place this violet treasure into a piece that will become part of your story.