0.47 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite transparent pinkish purple sapphire weighs 0.47 carat, and presents in a classic round shape with precise dimensions of 4.47 millimeters by 4.40 millimeters by 3.08 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation with a lively face up color. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone appears clean to the unaided eye while retaining minor internal characteristics that are only visible under magnification. The color intensity is medium, producing a pleasing and wearable pinkish purple that sits between delicate pastel and stronger saturated tones, and the polish is excellent, giving mirror like facet surfaces and crisp reflections that enhance the gem face up. This sapphire is completely natural with no enhancement, and its origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance that is historically associated with fine, well colored corundum and which adds provenance value for discerning buyers.

From a gemological perspective, this sapphire is a member of the corundum family, and its distinctive pinkish purple hue is produced by trace elements in the crystal lattice, commonly a combination of chromium with contributions from iron, which together yield tones that are rarer than more typical blue or pink sapphires. The mixed brilliant cut on a round outline is an intentional choice to maximize both brilliance and color, by combining a brilliant style crown with a faceted pavilion that returns light efficiently to the viewer. With an average diameter of approximately 4.44 millimeters and a depth of 3.08 millimeters, the stone has a face up presentation that is balanced and lively, with a depth that supports good color saturation without appearing closed or overly deep. The very very slightly included clarity grade ensures that the gem maintains transparency and sparkle, while minor internal features do not detract from its beauty at normal viewing distances.

What sets this sapphire apart for an educated buyer is the combination of its size, its uncommon color, its untreated status, and its documented origin. Pinkish purple sapphires in this carat range are comparatively scarce, because many stones of similar size are either more commonly pink, more commonly lavender, or are heat treated to alter their hue. An untreated, natural pinkish purple sapphire of 0.47 carat from Ceylon is therefore a rare find, and the absence of enhancement preserves both natural color and market desirability. The excellent polish and the quality of the mixed brilliant cutting also mean that the gem will perform well in bezel or prong settings, lending a lively presence as a solitaire, as an elegant accent stone, or as a refined component in bespoke jewelry. Sapphires are durable enough for daily wear, second only to diamond on the Mohs scale, which makes this gem a practical choice as well as a collectible one.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize transparency and gemological accuracy, and we present this stone with full disclosure of its grading observations, its measurements, and its origin. For collectors and clients who prioritize long term value, the rarity of an untreated pinkish purple sapphire from Ceylon, combined with very very slightly included clarity and excellent polish, creates a compelling proposition. We can provide independent laboratory documentation upon request, and we are available to advise on mounting options that will maximize the stone face up color and visual impact. If you are seeking a small but distinctive sapphire that stands apart from more common pink or purple material, this gem represents a rare and measured choice that will appeal to buyers who understand the importance of color provenance, treatment status, and expert cutting.