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

One beautiful transparent 0.49 carat round shape sapphire is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company with precise dimensions of 5.18 x 5.21 x 2.68 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and intense pinkish purple color. This gem has been evaluated as slightly included at eye level, and it exhibits an excellent polish and no enhancement. The origin of this sapphire is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source long celebrated for producing sapphires with lively color and clean, satiny refractive qualities. These core specifications matter to an educated buyer because they define the optical performance and long term rarity of the stone, and they are the metrics we use to match gemstones to specific design goals, budgets, and expectations. In person this sapphire reads as vivid and saturated, it presents a balanced tone that avoids appearing too dark or too light, and its round outline and mixed brilliant faceting work together to deliver strong return of light, scintillation, and a pleasing spread of color across the table and crown facets.

To understand what makes this sapphire a compelling gem investment, it helps to examine the grading attributes in more detail. Carat weight in this range is ideal for a delicate central stone or as a premium accent in a three stone or halo setting, and the nearly symmetric dimensions ensure predictable placement in commonly used round settings. The mixed brilliant cut combines a brilliant style on the crown with a step influenced or modified arrangement on the pavilion, allowing the cutter to optimize both color and brilliance while preserving weight. An excellent polish enhances the stone surface so that light is transmitted and reflected with minimal scattering, which sharpens faceting contrast and maximizes visual impact. The clarity grade slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicates that inclusions are present but minor, and they do not detract from the overall presence of the gem when set and viewed from normal distances. For the discerning buyer this is meaningful because slightly included sapphires retain strong durability and possess natural origin markers, while often offering better color at competitive prices compared with fully eye clean stones. The fact that this sapphire is not enhanced further elevates its desirability for collectors who prioritize untreated material, because natural color combined with strong saturation from Sri Lankan material is both less common and more sought after.

Origin plays a crucial role in the character and value of sapphires, and Ceylon, Sri Lanka has a storied reputation that informs market perceptions and pricing. Sri Lankan sapphires are famed for producing shades that range from classic cornflower blue to lively pink and purple tones with a bright, slightly lighter tone than many stones from other sources. This particular pinkish purple, with intense color intensity, is a beautiful example of that regional signature, offering a vivid presentation that remains flexible in design choices. Intense saturation in a pinkish purple sapphire means that the gem maintains its hue in both daylight and indoor lighting, and it tends to interact beautifully with both warm and cool metal choices, including rose gold, yellow gold, and platinum. For an educated buyer, origin combined with no enhancement provides assurance about the gem story, and it supports continued value over time because untreated Ceylon material holds appeal among collectors and connoisseurs who prize traceable, natural stones. Provenance is not simply marketing, it is an aspect of the gem that contributes to rarity narratives and to buyer confidence, especially when the gem is being purchased as a heritage piece or a gift intended to be enjoyed for decades.

Choosing this sapphire as a gift will make a striking and meaningful statement for someone special, because it brings together strong visual appeal, responsible sourcing, and enduring wearability. Sapphires are a corundum family gem that ranks high on the Mohs hardness scale, and this durability makes them excellent for daily wear, so a ring or pendant made with this stone will be both beautiful and practical. The vivid pinkish purple hue reads as romantic and modern simultaneously, making it an excellent choice for engagement, anniversary, or milestone gifts for the recipient who values thoughtful and distinctive gemstones. Set by a skilled jeweler, this 0.49 carat round sapphire will sit with crisp geometry and confident sparkle, and the slightly included clarity will not interrupt the gem story, rather it will attest to natural formation and authenticity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize transparent communication about each gem attribute, and we can advise on settings that optimize the mixed brilliant cut and intense color, whether that is a minimalist solitaire to showcase hue, a halo to amplify perceived size, or a bespoke design to capture personal symbolism. Gifting this stone is more than a present, it is an investment in a tangible, permanent expression of care, and because it is untreated and of Sri Lankan origin it brings provenance and character that discerning recipients will appreciate now and in years to come.