1.18 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Africa

This transparent 1.18 carat cushion shape violet sapphire presents precise dimensions of 6.20 x 5.57 x 3.73 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and an intense color intensity that reads consistently across the table and pavilion, making it an excellent candidate for design work that prioritizes both color and brilliance. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone appears clean to the unaided eye while retaining natural internal character when viewed under magnification. The cut proportions and excellent polish produce balanced light return and faceting contrast, enhancing the violet tone without washing it out. The stone has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves color saturation, and the sapphire is of African origin, which can be relevant to customers who value geographic provenance in their gemstones.

For custom jewelry the combination of cushion shape, mid one carat weight, and compact yet workable dimensions makes this sapphire highly versatile and straightforward for a jeweler to set. At 6.20 mm across and 3.73 mm in depth the gem sits well in a variety of mounting styles, including four or six prong heads, partial bezel settings, and halo designs, and it is suitable as a solitary center stone in rings, as the focal point in pendants, or paired for bespoke stud or drop earrings. The mixed brilliant cut offers a pleasing interplay of scintillation and color, which is particularly effective when contrasted with both white and yellow metals, and the cushion outline creates a classic silhouette that flatters both modern and vintage inspired settings. The measured depth provides sufficient pavilion for secure seating and for achieving a stable orientation when engraving or adding gallery detail.

The Natural Sapphire Company provides this sapphire with clear specification details to assist designers and clients in planning custom work, and the stone is supplied with the information needed to design precise settings and to estimate weight retention for re mounting. The combination of intense violet hue, excellent polish, manageable inclusions, and accurate dimensions makes this sapphire a practical and attractive choice for custom commissions that require a distinctive color and reliable setting behavior.