4.13 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are searching for an engagement stone that will stop conversations and last a lifetime, or a rare collector gem that stands alone in any cabinet, this C Dunaigre certified Violet sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company answers that need with authority. At 4.13 carats and measuring 8.73 x 8.30 x 5.85 mm, this asscher octagon shape sapphire combines presence with proportions that sit beautifully on the finger and in a bezel or four prong setting. The intense violet hue is rare and captivating, a color that reads as rich and regal in daylight, yet reveals cooler, more mysterious tones under softer light. This stone is from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source renowned for producing sapphires with lively color and natural clarity, and it arrives to you with no enhancement so what you see is the unaltered personality of the gem. The clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a mark that tells you the gem will deliver clean brilliance in daily wear, while the excellent polish guarantees each facet returns light with crispness and fire.

Understanding why this sapphire sparkles the way it does requires a quick look at the nature of corundum and the precision of its cut. Sapphire is a corundum mineral, with aluminum oxide forming a dense crystal lattice that has a high refractive index. That high refractive index means light bends strongly as it enters and exits the stone, creating vivid flashes of color and brightness. The asscher cut amplifies those optical virtues through a stepped pavilion and crown, producing a hall of mirrors effect, where repeated reflections travel through the stone and bounce back to the eye as flashes of violet and lilac. Each step facet acts like a tiny mirror, and the excellent polish on every facet ensures those mirrors are clean and true. This particular sapphire also exhibits pleasing pleochroic behavior, a characteristic of many sapphires, so that the gem reveals different facets of violet depending on the viewing angle and light source, adding a living, shifting quality to its sparkle. With very very slight inclusions assessed at eye level, there is minimal obstruction to internal light travel, so brilliance and scintillation remain exceptional, and with no heat or other enhancement the stone retains its natural internal structure and color zoning, which collectors and romantic buyers alike prize.

When you imagine this violet sapphire set as the centerpiece of an engagement ring or showcased in a custom pendant, the practical strengths support the emotional appeal. At a hardness of nine on the Mohs scale, corundum provides remarkable durability for everyday wear, so the gem withstands the life you want to build around it. The asscher octagon silhouette offers a refined, architectural presence that complements both vintage inspired and modern minimal designs, and the dimensions given deliver a visual size that reads larger than weight alone might suggest, because the step cut emphasizes depth and surface area in flattering balance. The provenance from Ceylon and the C Dunaigre certification bring traceable authenticity and value, and with no enhancement the rarity and integrity of the color are preserved for future generations. If your search has been for that singular stone that completes an engagement vision, or for a collector piece with measurable pedigree and unmistakable charm, this violet sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is designed to answer that pursuit. Contact our team and we will guide you through setting suggestions, viewing options, and secure purchase steps, so your search ends with confidence and a gemstone that will be treasured for a lifetime.