0.72 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pink sapphire is a study in understated elegance and historical continuity, a treasure that links modern taste to centuries of gem lore, it is a transparent 0.72 carat oval shape sapphire with exact dimensions of 6.18 x 4.73 x 2.56 mm, it has a mixed brilliant cut designed to maximize fire and scintillation, and it displays a medium light color intensity that reads as a soft, romantic pink in both natural and indoor light, the clarity grade is slightly included when evaluated at eye level which in practical terms means inclusions are modest and characterful rather than distracting, the polish is excellent which allows the surface to throw light with grace, importantly this sapphire has no enhancement, a natural, untreated stone from the storied gem fields of Ceylon Sri Lanka, as presented by The Natural Sapphire Company.

For the jeweller and the collector who values both beauty and provenance, this stone offers versatility and timeless appeal, the oval outline lends itself to classic solitaire rings that echo vintage designs, it equally flatters halo and three stone settings where its mixed brilliant cut will relate beautifully to accent stones, for designers who enjoy combining textures and colors the subtle pink of this sapphire finds a perfect counterpoint in White Opal, White Opal brings a pearly, soft spectral glow that complements the pink without competing with it, when set together in a pair of earrings or a pendant the contrast between the sapphire silkiness and the opal ethereal flashes creates a look that feels antique and contemporary at once, given the sapphire is untreated and well proportioned it also performs exceptionally well when viewed close up, the slightly included clarity adds depth and a fingerprint of nature that many connoisseurs prize as proof of origin and authenticity.

The story of Ceylon sapphires is woven through royal courts and maritime trade, Sri Lankan mines have delivered sapphires prized since antiquity, collectors and jewellers have long sought Ceylon material for its range of colors and luminous clarity, this pink sapphire sits within that lineage, it has the pedigree of place and the workmanship of a careful cutter who chose a mixed brilliant facet scheme to harmonize table size and pavilion angles, historically gems like this have been fashioned into engagement jewels, signet stones, and heirloom pendants, its modest carat weight and classic oval form mean it adapts readily to legacy designs where durability and elegance are required, the excellent polish speaks to the final hands that finish a gem, and when you commission a setting through The Natural Sapphire Company you are choosing a partner that understands how to honor the gemmaker tradition while creating pieces meant to be handed down.

When considering this pink sapphire as an investment, its attributes are notable, an untreated natural origin from Ceylon increases collectability because market demand has been steadily moving toward natural, unenhanced material, treatment free stones are rarer on the market and therefore command a premium as buyers and institutional collectors place greater emphasis on authenticity, the color category of pink sapphires has enjoyed expanding interest in recent years, millennial and younger buyers are particularly drawn to softer hues for engagement jewellery which supports demand, supply side dynamics also favor appreciation, geological deposits that yield fine, untreated pink sapphires are finite and many historic mines now operate at reduced yields, even a small, well cut stone with excellent polish and clear provenance can appreciate meaningfully over time, the slightly included clarity does not diminish this potential, rather it affirms the gem is natural and untouched, for investors who value portability and discretion a 0.72 carat oval is easy to insure, easy to rehouse into different settings, and easy to store, when combined with the narrative of Ceylon origin and the assurance of no enhancement provided by The Natural Sapphire Company, this pink sapphire is positioned as both an object of beauty and a piece of tangible wealth, prospective buyers may also consider paired or companion purchases such as White Opal accents to create unique pieces that carry both aesthetic and resale appeal.