0.51 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This purplish pink sapphire from Ceylon, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, is a transparent gem weighing 0.51 carat, with precise dimensions of 4.97 by 3.55 by 2.99 millimeters. The stone is fashioned in an emerald cut, a step cut that emphasizes clean lines and broad facet planes. The color displays a medium intense saturation, which in this size and shape reads as a rich, even field of purplish pink across the table and pavilion. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the polish is excellent, allowing light to traverse the stone without impression from surface disturbance. There has been no enhancement to alter or intensify the color, confirming that the hue is a natural expression of its Ceylon origin and its internal crystal chemistry.

The emerald cut shape is particularly well suited to custom jewelry design, because its rectangular outline and elongated facets present color and clarity in a way that differs from brilliant cuts. The large table and tiered steps concentrate the visual presence of color, making this 0.51 carat example appear decisive in a modest setting. For designers seeking a center stone for a delicate engagement ring, a transition ring, or a pendant that reads as refined rather than dominant, these proportions are ideal. The length and width proportions lend themselves to both vertical and horizontal orientations in ring designs, permitting creative placement on a band, or in a bezel or three stone composition, without overwhelming a lighter mounting.

Practical considerations for custom settings are straightforward with this sapphire, owing to its good durability as corundum, and its compact dimensions. At just under 5 millimeters in length, the gem fits comfortably within standard mounting cups for four or six prong settings, and its shallow to moderate depth near 3 millimeters makes it compatible with bezel settings that preserve the clean facet architecture. The emerald cut geometry benefits from protective corner treatment, and foundry work for a custom setting can easily incorporate subtle corner prongs or a bezel rim to resist everyday wear while preserving the step facets. The medium intense purplish pink color coordinates well with a range of metals, appearing warm against yellow gold, vivid against rose gold, and crisply modern against white gold or platinum, offering designers latitude in metal choice to suit the wearer.

For clients and makers concerned with the gemological pedigree, this sapphire is naturally colored and untreated, originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source known for producing sapphires with appealing color balance and clarity. The clarity description very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicates small internal features that do not detract from the gem when mounted, and may in fact assist in confirming its natural origin under magnification. The excellent polish enhances facet definition, ensuring a crisp step pattern that complements linear designs and halo treatments alike. In summary, this 0.51 carat purplish pink emerald cut sapphire is an excellent candidate for bespoke jewelry projects where proportional balance, natural color, and refined, architectural faceting are priorities, and The Natural Sapphire Company can provide detailed measurements and mounting recommendations to facilitate a seamless custom design and setting process.