1.10 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine holding a moment that will make someone smile forever, a small treasure that captures the kind of quiet, fierce joy that turns ordinary days into memories. This gorgeous 1.10 carat cushion shaped violet sapphire from Ceylon is that moment made visible. Measuring 6.26 by 4.81 by 3.98 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, it sits perfectly between the intimate and the dramatic. Its light violet hue is soft and romantic, the kind of color that feels like a promise whispered rather than announced. The stone is transparent and eye clean at normal viewing distances, graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the gem retains an open, inviting window into its depth and fire while preserving the natural character that collectors and romantics cherish. Heat treated to gently enhance its color, this sapphire carries the legacy of Sri Lankan mines where sapphires acquire their famously gentle, luminous tones. When you choose this gem through The Natural Sapphire Company you are choosing a piece that will delight now and tell a story for generations.

The mixed brilliant cut on this cushion sapphire does something truly magical with light. Its crown facets catch sunlight and warm indoor lighting alike, dispersing it in a lively, dancing array of flashes that shift as the hand moves. Because the pavilion is expertly faceted, light returns through the face with a vivacity that feels both sparkling and velvety, a rare combination that makes violet sapphires especially romantic. The excellent polish means there are no dull windows to interrupt that performance, and the stone’s transparency allows you to peer into a calm ocean of color rather than a cloudy interior. In practical terms this translates to a gem that glows on the finger, exudes refined sparkle in a candlelit room, and reads beautifully in photos and in person. For anyone imagining a proposal, an anniversary gift, or a daily-wear piece that becomes a constant companion, this sapphire brings warmth and quiet brilliance with every glance.

Compared to its peers in the world of colored gemstones, this Ceylon violet sapphire has reflective qualities that balance sparkle, depth, and color in a way that many stones simply do not. Against classic cornflower blue Ceylon sapphires, which often show deep, velvety blue reflections, this violet stone leans toward a softer, more ethereal shimmer, catching light with cooler flashes that can appear almost silvery in bright daylight. When set beside tanzanite, which can display strong pleochroism and vibrant flashes of blue and violet, the sapphire offers steadier, more consistent brilliance because corundum’s higher refractive index and stable crystal structure return light with a persistent glow rather than dramatic color shifts. Versus spinel, which can be brilliantly lively and occasionally closer in refractive performance, this sapphire typically provides a more luminous body color and a slightly denser, more luxurious sheen due to corundum’s particular light behavior. And while diamonds command a unique kind of scintillation and fire, sapphires like this violet example present a softer, more romantic radiance, favoring color and depth over the sharp, high-contrast flashes diamonds produce. In short, if you love a stone that feels like a private treasure with an intimate, inviting sparkle, this violet sapphire offers a balance of glow and grace that stands out among colored gems.

Choosing this fine Ceylon sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company means choosing provenance, care, and a gem that is ready to become part of someone’s life story. Its heat treatment is a well-established, stable enhancement that intensifies color without compromising integrity, and the stone’s very slightly included clarity indicates natural origin while ensuring brilliance and durability for everyday wear. Picture slipping it into a custom setting that hugs its cushion shape, watching it catch the light as you speak and seeing its serene violet flash when your hand moves in conversation. Picture giving it and feeling the catching of breath, the widening of eyes, the soft laugh that says yes to a new chapter. This sapphire is more than a gemstone, it is an heirloom in waiting, an expression of affection that feels modern and timeless at once. Let us at The Natural Sapphire Company help you find the setting and story that will let this beautiful violet sapphire shine exactly as it should, a lasting symbol of joy and love.