1.42 Ct. Purple Cabochon Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine the quiet pleasure of giving a gift that glows from the inside, a jewel that seems to remember a secret light, a piece that turns ordinary moments into treasured memories. This translucent purple sapphire weighs 1.42 carats, and measures 6.00 by 5.85 by 4.13 millimeters, rendered in a round cabochon cut that invites the eye to travel across its silky surface. The color intensity is intense, and the polish is excellent, allowing the stone to display a soft internal radiance that shifts gently as it moves. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, a natural fingerprint of formation that adds character rather than distraction, and most tellingly, this gem has no enhancement, coming to you in its original, honest beauty from Ceylon Sri Lanka. When you hold this piece, you are holding a rare moment of nature, preserved and polished, ready to become the focal point of a lifetime of celebrations.

This cabochon cut purple sapphire lends itself to a wide range of bespoke settings, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we love imagining all the ways it can become the center of your story. For a classic everyday ring the stone thrives in a protective bezel that shelters the domed surface while showcasing its glow, and for those who want contrast and sparkle a halo of brilliant cut diamonds or petite sapphires will emphasize the deep purple and make the cabochon appear to float within light. An open backed bezel or a low profile prong mount invites more light through the stone, enhancing translucency and color, and a floating pendant design allows the sapphire to catch movement and sun in a way that feels both intimate and celebratory. Consider a three stone design for anniversaries with tapered side stones, or a split shank ring for a modern heirloom, and imagine matched stud earrings or a delicate charm for a bracelet that can be stacked or worn alone. The round cabochon also adapts beautifully to mixed metal treatments, yellow gold warming the purple, rose gold lending romantic softness, and white gold or platinum providing a contemporary, crisp frame. Our designers can pair this sapphire with colored gemstones for a bespoke palette, incorporate vintage filigree for a romantic Victorian voice, or create a minimalist signet or men s ring where the gem reads as a quiet but confident statement.

Beyond design, this sapphire is a jewel to live with, sapphire being one of the hardest gemstones with a Mohs hardness of 9, and the cabochon profile offers a forgiving surface for everyday wear when set thoughtfully. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind the provenance and integrity of this stone, and we offer personalized design consultations so that your piece will be engineered for beauty and durability, and crafted to carry meaning across generations. Our gem specialists can advise on setting choices that protect the cabochon, on metal selections that complement skin tone and lifestyle, and on optional services such as custom engraving or convertible mountings that let the jewel move from a daytime pendant to an evening ring. Choosing this untreated Ceylon sapphire is choosing a luminous beginning for a family story, a celebration token, or a private indulgence, and we would be honored to help you translate its intense purple heart into the perfect ring, pendant, pair of earrings, or bespoke creation that will make every glance feel like a small, lasting joy. Contact us to begin your design, and let this rare, natural purple sapphire become a memory you wear.