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

This round, transparent 0.59 carat pinkish purple sapphire from Ceylon presents an uncommon combination of size, hue, and clarity that is rare on the market, and The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to offer it to discerning buyers seeking something genuinely special. Measuring 4.97 by 4.97 by 3.28 millimeters, this gem has been fashioned into a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes fire and scintillation while preserving a pleasing round outline that sits beautifully in classic and contemporary settings. The color sits at a medium intense level, delivering a lively purple impression with pinkish overtones that shifts subtly in different lighting, and the stone is transparent and eye appealing. Clarity has been evaluated at very very slightly included at eye level, which means it presents as essentially clean to the unaided eye and benefits from a clarity grade that outperforms many commercially available sapphires in the same size range. The polish is excellent, so every facet meets the light with crisp reflections, and importantly, this sapphire has received no enhancement, a distinction that significantly elevates its rarity and value.

When comparing this sapphire to other options on the market, several advantages become apparent that matter to collectors, designers, and anyone who values long term beauty and resale. Many similarly hued sapphires are smaller, heavily included, or have undergone heat treatment or more invasive enhancements to correct color and clarity. Heat treatment is common and diffusion or filling treatments are not unusual in lower priced material, and those treatments alter how the gem behaves and age over time. By contrast, an untreated Ceylon sapphire in this half carat size that displays a medium intense pinkish purple hue is an uncommon find, and the lack of enhancement means the color and clarity are natural and stable. Buyers who prioritize authenticity and rarity will recognize the premium in owning a natural, unenhanced stone, not simply for its immediate appearance, but for its provenance and integrity when compared to treated alternatives.

The mixed brilliant cut and precise proportions of this sapphire offer practical advantages that translate directly into visual performance and wearability. With a diameter of just under five millimeters and a depth of 3.28 millimeters, the gem sits with balanced presence on a finger or in a pendant without overpowering delicate settings, and the cut proportions preserve strong light return, avoiding the flattened or windowed look that sometimes afflicts shallow cuts on the market. Many comparable sapphires in catalogues underperform because they were left with suboptimal cutting to preserve weight or were recut from rough that introduced stress and inclusions. This 0.59 carat piece instead combines a skilled mixed brilliant faceting pattern with an excellent polish, producing lively face up brilliance and consistent color distribution that reads as a vivid purple with flattering pinkish notes. The very very slightly included clarity grade at eye level makes this gem more desirable than many commercial stones that show visible inclusions, because it sustains both sparkle and transparency under normal viewing conditions.

Choosing this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a choice for rarity, quality, and lasting value, and it stands apart from the more common blue sapphires and mass treated material that populate the market. Its Sri Lankan origin contributes to its unique tonality, as Ceylon sapphires are known for refined, luminous color and a lighter, more vivid expression of hue that complements the medium intense pinkish purple of this gem. For jewelers and private buyers seeking a center stone that reads as distinctive yet versatile, this sapphire adapts well to solitaire rings, delicate halo settings, or as an elegant accent in bespoke pieces where an untreated natural color is a hallmark of exclusivity. The Natural Sapphire Company offers full transparency about origin, enhancement status, and grading, and we stand behind the craftsmanship and selection of each stone. If you are comparing value, this sapphire outshines many alternatives because it combines a rare untreated color, a near eye clean clarity, expert faceting, and provenance from a respected source, making it an investment in beauty and authenticity that will continue to appeal to future owners.