0.94 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this pink sapphire first formed deep within the metamorphic heart of Ceylon Sri Lanka, it began a long patient journey from mineral to jewel. Geological time and the unique chemistry of Ceylon soils gave this crystal its transparent clarity and medium intense pink color. Miners who know the old riverbeds of Sri Lanka have long respected these pockets where corundum grows with a balanced mix of iron and chromium that can yield vivid yet pure pink hues. At The Natural Sapphire Company we trace each stone with care, and this pear shape gem carries the quiet story of handpicked rough that was brought to light by skilled hands, then transported to cutters who read its natural lines and inclusions like a map. The absence of any enhancement is central to its narrative, it is an unmodified gift of the earth, a natural pink sapphire offered in its original state.

Cutting and polishing completed the tale, transforming raw crystal into a gem that responds to light like a living thing. This piece weighs 0.94 carat, and measures 6.69 millimeters by 5.49 millimeters by 3.47 millimeters, shaped into a classic pear that flatters settings and fingers alike. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to balance depth of color with maximum light return, creating a crisp interplay of facets that produces scintillation and lively flashes when the stone moves. At eye level the clarity is described as very slightly included, which allows the gem to remain transparent while carrying subtle internal character that is a badge of authenticity. The polish is excellent, every facet meeting with precision to enable the greatest possible reflection and refraction. Because there has been no heat treatment or other enhancement the hue you see is wholly natural, and the medium intense color intensity gives the sapphire a romantic pink that can appear energetic in bright light, and velvety in softer indoor illumination.

When you hold this pink sapphire up to light you will notice how it reflects and returns light in a way that places it among the most lively of colored stones. Compared to many other sapphires this gem displays a brighter, more open brilliance because the mixed brilliant cut works with the corundum refractive index to maximize internal reflections. Against spinel, which often offers a glassier luster, this sapphire shows stronger facet contrast and a greater sense of scintillation. Against tourmaline and morganite this sapphire projects more intense flashes of light and crisper facet edges, because corundum has a higher refractive index and a harder surface that takes a superb polish. Against ruby the comparison is more a family likeness than a contest, sapphires and rubies share the same crystalline host and similar optical behavior, yet this Ceylon pink sapphire offers a unique balance of light return and color saturation that differs from the deeper, more pigeon blood tones associated with certain rubies. The result for the wearer is a lively gem that captures attention without overpowering, able to be set as a delicate solitaire or paired with diamonds to heighten its brilliance.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate gems that carry provenance and personality, and this 0.94 carat pear shape pink sapphire is a compact storyteller. Its Sri Lankan origin, natural state with no enhancement, mixed brilliant cut, very slightly included clarity at eye level, medium intense color intensity, and excellent polish combine to create a jewel that is as honest as it is beautiful. Imagine this stone set in a bespoke ring or pendant, where its light plays across the skin and through the facets, conveying both the deep time of its formation and the recent human care that brought it into shape. If you are seeking a piece that balances natural origin with refined cutting, a sapphire that shines with a clarity and life that outshines many peers in its category, we are here to guide you through selection and setting, ensuring that this Ceylon pink sapphire becomes not just an adornment, but a personal heirloom.