1.41 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This oval Other certified Violet sapphire was born in the ancient soils of Ceylon, where layers of metamorphic rock and alluvial gravels have been cradling corundum crystals for millions of years, a slow alchemy of heat and pressure that yields the gems we cherish today. The story of this stone begins not in a laboratory, but in a Sri Lankan stream bed where local hands and patient eyes sorted through black gravel to find flashes of color, where the rough crystal was carefully liberated and sent to cutters who respect the stone as much as the craft. This sapphire weighs 1.41 carat, and measures 7.78 by 5.67 by 3.58 mm, a transparent oval with a mixed brilliant cut that was selected to balance face up size, light return, and the delicate violet personality of the material. At eye level it is eye clean, the color intensity reads as light, and the polish is excellent, a finish that lets the gem speak with clarity. Because it is a natural sapphire from Ceylon with no enhancement, the hue you see is the hue that came from the earth, and The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present it with full provenance and certification.

When the rough arrived at the lapidary bench, the cutter chose a mixed brilliant approach to bring life to the violet, maximizing the sparkle while preserving weight and the softly luminous tone. The result is an oval that plays between a whisper of lavender and a cool blue violet, a tone that feels airy and refined under daylight, and more intimate and slightly warmer under incandescent lighting. Compared to the deep, velvety cornflower blues of classic Kashmir sapphires, this Ceylon violet is lighter and more ethereal, less saturated but with a subtle luminosity that makes it appear almost to glow from within. Compared to stones from Madagascar, which often present with bright and vivid saturation and a slightly greener blue bias at times, this sapphire favors a gentler, more romantic palette, leaning toward pale lavender rather than bold color. Compared to sapphires from Montana in the United States, which can carry a steely, grayish blue tone, this gem is clearer in tone and cleaner in transmission, the light color intensity giving it an airy, feminine presence rather than a cool, stony feel. The comparisons show how origin shapes personality, and this Ceylon violet sits in a precious middle ground, combining the island s historic grace with a soft modern charm.

Beyond the purely visual qualities, the cultural story of a Ceylon sapphire influences how it is perceived and treasured, a lineage of trade and skill that stretches from local miners to master cutters, and finally to a jeweler who will set it for a lifetime of wear. Sri Lanka has supplied courts and collectors for centuries with sapphires that range from deep blues to rare pinks and violets, and the island s gem markets have long prized stones that show clarity and a gentle glow. In that context, an untreated, eye clean violet sapphire is a small and rare chapter, and it earns extra esteem for arriving at market without heat or other enhancement. When you hold it in hand, the stone reveals its origin not only in its tone but in its temperament, a friendliness to light and a softness of edge that is unmistakably Ceylon. For those who love the dramatic intensity of Mogok or Myanmar sapphires, which can produce powerful, saturated blues, this sapphire may feel more demure, yet its refined hue offers versatility that those stronger stones sometimes cannot match. For someone drawn to the unique violet spectrum, there are stones from Tanzania s Umba region that display strong violet saturation, yet this Ceylon piece chooses a lighter, more transparent avenue, a whisper of violet rather than a shout.

In the hands of a designer, this 1.41 carat oval will translate beautifully into several settings that honor its origin and character. Set in cool white metals, the subtle violet will read as icy and contemporary, a color that pairs elegantly with diamonds to create contrast and light play. Set in warm rose gold, the same stone will take on a softer, more romantic personality, the metal warming the shadows in the pavilion and making the violet appear slightly rosier. Because the gem is eye clean and well cut, a classic solitaire will showcase its clarity and color, while a delicate halo can elevate perceived size and intensify sparkle without overwhelming the gentle hue. As a pendant the stone will float close to the heart, catching daylight and candlelight with equal grace. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide full certification and transparent history for every gem we offer, and this untreated Ceylon violet is a perfect example of why provenance and ethical sourcing matter, because you are buying not only a beautiful object, but a story that began in Sri Lanka s rivers and ended at your setting. If you would like design ideas, setting options, or personalized advice on how this sapphire compares to examples from Kashmir, Madagascar, Montana, or Tanzania, our gemologists and design team are available to guide you through choices that will honor both the stone and the life you intend for it.