0.65 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This gem is a transparent 0.65 carat pink sapphire, precise dimensions 5.93 by 4.08 by 2.46 mm, fashioned in an emerald cut. The emerald cut is executed with step faceting on the crown and pavilion, producing broad, linear flash patterns and a large open table that emphasizes clarity and hue rather than a brilliant scintillation. The proportions indicate a shallow pavilion relative to the overall spread, which enhances face up presence for its carat weight and produces an elegant, architectural visual that suits both classic and contemporary settings. Facet junctions are clean and regular, and the excellent polish on all facets preserves crisp light return and minimizes surface hazing, allowing internal features to be observed clearly at normal viewing distances.

Color is very light in intensity, yielding a delicate pastel pink that reads as soft rose in daylight and as a whisper of pink under incandescent light. Because there is no enhancement, the color is entirely natural, and the very light tone gives the stone a refined subtlety that differs from more saturated examples. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in practice means the stone reads eye clean to most observers and contains only minor pinpoint or needle inclusions that do not interfere with transparency. The combination of natural, untreated color and high clarity is significant because it preserves the original crystal character from Madagascar, a locality known for producing clean, pastel sapphires with interesting crystal habits. The absence of heat or other common treatments preserves natural pleochroic behavior and ensures that color and clarity will not change with later reworking, an important factor for collectors and connoisseurs.

When compared to famous gemstones in history, this pink sapphire expresses a different set of virtues that complement rather than compete with large, highly saturated classics. Where Kashmir blue sapphires are celebrated for velvet saturation and silk like diffusion, and where the famed padparadscha type is prized for its unique orange pink balance and strong saturation, this Madagascar pink offers a lighter, more ethereal expression of corundum color. It shares the historical appeal of delicate pink gems worn by European courts in the nineteenth century, when paler stones were favored for their subtlety and refinement. Unlike some historical stones that have been modified to enhance color, this gem retains its natural state, a quality that places it in the lineage of untouched museum pieces prized for provenance and authenticity. In terms of cut, its emerald style is reminiscent of the step cut used on notable table cut and asscher cut gems from the past, where the focus was on symmetry, clarity, and the architectural beauty of the facets rather than on maximal brilliance. This makes the stone especially appealing to buyers who value gemological integrity and historical craftsmanship principles.

For practical use in jewelry, the dimensions and cut of this sapphire make it ideal for applications where clarity and table presence are front and center. The broad table and shallow profile suit bezel and tension settings that protect the stone while showcasing its face up appearance, and the linear geometry of the cut pairs elegantly with channel set or three stone compositions. Designers seeking a refined companion piece to more saturated center stones will appreciate this sapphire as a contrasting accent that provides tonal balance without competing for color. For collectors, the combination of Madagascar origin, no enhancement, very very slightly included clarity at eye level, and excellent polish constitutes a compact and well documented example of natural corundum. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this gem with full disclosure of its technical attributes, and our team can advise on mounting options that preserve the stone’s natural character while maximizing visual impact.