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

When you are searching for a gem that feels both intimate and exceptional, this pinkish purple sapphire answers that need with calm confidence, and The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present it as the finishing touch to your search. This transparent oval sapphire weighs 0.87 carat, and it measures 6.05 by 4.93 by 3.41 millimeters, a size that balances presence with wearable elegance. It is cut in a mixed brilliant style, so it offers both the scintillating fire of brilliant facets and the classic depth of an elegant oval outline, and its clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, so it appears clean and luminous to the naked eye. The color registers as very light in intensity, a delicate pinkish purple that reads as romantic and versatile, and the polish is excellent, delivering a smooth surface and lively reflections. Importantly, this stone is untreated, no enhancement, and it comes from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source celebrated for producing sapphires with refined color and natural charm.

To imagine how this sapphire came into being is to travel back through deep time, to an era when the landscape of Sri Lanka was being reshaped by the slow but unstoppable forces of the Earth, millions of years ago. In those ancient times, layers of sediment and mineral rich deposits were subjected to heat and pressure deep within the crust, conditions that encouraged aluminum and oxygen to bond and form corundum, the crystalline mineral family to which all sapphires belong. As the crystal grew, trace elements were caught within the lattice, and a subtle blend of impurities such as small amounts of chromium and other transition elements tuned the palette toward that soft pinkish purple we see today. Tectonic movement and metamorphism slowly exposed pockets of crystalline material, and later erosion worked its patient magic, releasing gem bearing fragments into gravel beds and alluvial deposits where skilled hands could find them. Each facet in this stone is therefore not only a surface that plays with light, it is a tiny window into an ancient geological story that predates written history.

When you hold this gem, the technical details serve the emotional purpose of making it perfect for a meaningful piece of jewelry. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to maximize optical performance within its oval outline, creating a lively interplay of sparkle and depth that flatters the eye and the hand. With dimensions of 6.05 by 4.93 by 3.41 millimeters, this 0.87 carat sapphire is ideally sized for a center stone in an understated engagement ring, a delicate pendant, or a collector piece that sits beautifully in a study or a private case. The very very slightly included clarity grade assures you of a gem that is essentially eye clean, while natural internal characteristics confirm its authenticity and origin. The very light color intensity gives the stone a rare and ethereal quality, subtle enough to suit both modern minimalist settings and vintage inspired designs, and the excellent polish means that every facet edge is refined to reflect light crisply. Because the sapphire is untreated, no enhancement, you can rely on its color and structure to be the genuine result of natural processes, a trait that serious collectors and conscientious buyers increasingly prize.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that your search may be for an engagement ring that signifies a lifelong promise, or for a rare gemstone that completes a curated collection, and this Ceylon pinkish purple sapphire truly fits both aspirations. Its natural origin, untreated status, refined cut, and eye pleasing clarity come together to offer a stone that feels intimate and significant, while also carrying a rich geological narrative. If you are seeking a gem that ends the search and begins a new chapter, this sapphire is a quiet but unmistakable answer. Reach out to our gem specialists to discuss settings, secure provenance documentation, or to arrange to see the stone in person, and let The Natural Sapphire Company help you transform this ancient treasure into a piece that will be cherished for generations.