1.16 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.16 carat round violet sapphire presents a transparent, medium light color intensity, and a refined mixed brilliant cut engineered to balance scintillation and color saturation. Measuring 6.49 by 6.45 by 3.78 millimeters, the stone registers an overall depth of approximately 58.4 percent, a proportion that preserves face up diameter while promoting lively return of light from the pavilion. The cutter employed a classic mixed brilliant scheme with a brilliant style crown to maximize scintillation, and a carefully faceted pavilion that blends modified step and brilliant elements to reinforce color dispersion without compromising overall brightness. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which indicates only minor natural inclusions that do not detract from visual performance. The polish is excellent, resulting in crisp facet junctions and clean reflectivity across the table and facets. No enhancements have been applied, and origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source known for producing sapphires with fine violet to blue violet character and stable natural hue.

The journey of this sapphire from mine to market reflects measured sourcing and meticulous craftsmanship at every stage, a process The Natural Sapphire Company oversees with technical rigor. The rough was recovered by artisanal miners in Ceylon Sri Lanka, where initial sorting prioritized crystal transparency and color zoning over size alone. Cutters selected a parcel containing material with inherently even color distribution, then planned the mixed brilliant motif to retain weight while optimizing light performance. Precision sawing and preforming preserved the crystal orientation to mitigate pleochroic variation, then progressive faceting sequences established symmetry, crown angles, and pavilion facets to achieve the target depth and table relationship. Final inspection confirmed the very very slightly included clarity at eye level, verified the excellent polish and confirmed the absence of thermal or chemical enhancement. The result is a naturally finished violet sapphire, ideally suited to a classic prong or low bezel setting that will showcase its balanced brilliance and subtle color complexity, and a stone whose documented provenance and craftsmanship narrative aligns with the standards collectors and connoisseurs expect from The Natural Sapphire Company.