1.83 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the river worn alluvial gravels of Ceylon comes a singular violet sapphire, weighing 1.83 carat, transparent and alive with soft lilac fire. This cushion shaped gem measures 7.02 by 6.92 by 4.22 mm, and has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances pavilion depth and table scintillation. Its clarity is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, allowing light to dance through without obvious interruption. The color presents a medium intensity violet, a hue much admired in Sri Lankan tradition where sapphires have been revered as emblems of protection, royal favor, and spiritual insight for centuries. Heat treated to gently deepen tone and improve clarity, this stone has an excellent polish that reveals its internal character while honoring the earth that produced it.

Here at The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate both the natural narrative and the human hands that bring a gem to life. Skilled cutters worked with the rough to create a cushion form that evokes antique jewelry, while the mixed brilliant faceting is a modern touch that maximizes brilliance and wearable elegance. Traditionally, Ceylon sapphires were set into temple offerings and royal regalia, worn as talismans to guard the wearer, and carried forward as family heirlooms to mark rites of passage. This 1.83 carat violet sapphire is equally suited to a classic solitaire or an intimate heirloom setting, and its comfortable dimensions and excellent polish make it ideal for daily wear. We document its origin from Ceylon, and we stand behind the stone with the expertise of our team, offering provenance, careful description, and design guidance so that this gem may continue a long life of meaning and beauty.

For collectors and designers this 1.83 carat cushion violet offers a rare balance of delicacy and presence, the 7.02 by 6.92 by 4.22 mm proportions create a comfortable profile while the mixed brilliant cut returns lively flashes under both daylight and candlelight, the medium color intensity reads as elegant violet in cool and warm metals, and the very slightly included clarity preserves a natural story within the stone. The Natural Sapphire Company provides mounting options, provenance documentation, and care guidance, heat treatment is stable under normal wear, and gentle cleaning with mild soap and warm water will maintain the excellent polish.