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

This 0.74 carat oval pinkish purple sapphire presents a concise, measurable set of gemological merits that will appeal to a technically minded collector. The stone measures 6.23 by 4.60 by 2.97 millimeters, producing an overall depth proportion that is approximately fifty five percent when referenced to the mean diameter. The cutter selected a mixed brilliant style of faceting, combining a brilliant faceted crown with complementary pavilion faceting designed to optimize internal light return while maintaining color saturation. The table is well centered and the oval symmetry is maintained across the girdle, so light paths are controlled to minimize windowing and to maximize scintillation along the long axis. The material is transparent with a clarity described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means that the inclusions are minimal and do not disrupt the visual field to the unaided eye. The color reads as a pinkish purple with medium light intensity, a tone and saturation that benefits from the mixed cut geometry, and the surface finish is an excellent polish that allows crisp facet junctions and lively facet contrast. The piece is heat treated, a stable enhancement that is fully disclosed, and its origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance known for producing sapphires with pastel to medium tones and attractive clarity profiles.

From a craftsmanship perspective the cutting decisions are deliberate and technically driven to balance return of light, face up spread, and color presentation. The mixed brilliant approach permits a relatively shallow pavilion profile compared with a full step pavilion, while preserving the brilliancy characteristics that collectors seek. The crown facet set is arranged to produce a tight scintillation pattern when the gemstone is inclined, while the pavilion faceting redirects dispersed white light back through the table to enrich perceived color. The oval outline at the stated dimensions yields a strong face up presence for a stone of this carat weight, allowing the pinkish purple hue to read consistently in both daylight and artificial lighting. The excellent polish reduces light loss at facet junctions, increasing apparent brightness and permitting clean observation of internal features under magnification. Because corundum rates nine on the Mohs hardness scale, the stone combines optical sophistication with robustness suitable for daily wear in rings and pendants, provided the mounting accounts for protection of the girdle and corners inherent to an oval cut.

Owning this sapphire through The Natural Sapphire Company represents an investment in both aesthetic quality and artisanal execution. The combination of Ceylon origin, eye level very very slight inclusions, medium light color intensity, and the cutter s intention to balance brilliance and color produce a gem that is both wearable and collectible. Heat treatment in sapphires is a long established and stable practice that enhances color uniformity without compromising the material s integrity, and full disclosure of that treatment is an important component of provenance and long term value. As a small but well cut oval weighing 0.74 carat, this sapphire occupies a sweet spot for bespoke commissions, where a skilled bench jeweler can leverage its dimensions and mixed brilliant faceting to create settings that emphasize face up color and sparkle. For the technically oriented buyer this gemstone offers measurable attributes that support desirability, and for the connoisseur of craft it exemplifies the precision cutting and finishing that underpin enduring pieces. Documentation and imaging from The Natural Sapphire Company accompany the stone, and we recommend provenance paperwork and a gemological report for collectors who intend to insure or catalog this piece as part of a fine gem collection.