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1.00 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Sep 10
Item ID: | S44991 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.85 Width: 5.15 Height: 3.4 |
Weight: | 1.00 Ct. |
Color: help | Pinkish Purple |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $4,329 |
This transparent one point zero zero carat oval sapphire measures six point eight five by five point one five by three point four zero millimeters, and presents a vivid pinkish purple hue with intense color intensity and no enhancement. Origin confirmed as Madagascar lends this material both rarity and a distinctive chromatic profile, where the dominant purple is tempered by a strong pink component when viewed face up. Transparency is excellent for the species, allowing light to traverse the pavilion and crown with minimal diffusion, and the gem evaluates as slightly included at eye level, meaning that inclusions are present but limited in size and distribution and do not materially compromise the overall visual performance. The absence of treatments solidifies this stone as a natural specimen suitable for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize untreated provenance. The dimensions give a compact yet imposing face up appearance, the oval outline delivers an elegant length to width ratio while maintaining a robust visual weight appropriate for a central stone in a fine jewel.
Cutting and finish have been executed to emphasize brilliance and scintillation, the gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that combines a brilliant style crown with a pavilion designed to maximize light return from the lower facets. The proportionate depth at approximately forty nine point six percent produces a face up that favors color saturation without sacrificing return of light, and the symmetry of the facet junctions is consistent with professional lapidary standards. The crown facet arrangement distributes light across the table to create an even color field, while the faceted pavilion generates a lively play of flashes owing to multiple precisely aligned pavilion facets. Excellent polish enhances facet crispness which in turn improves contrast and crisp scintillation, and the result is a stone that flashes intense purples and pinks with each movement under both natural and artificial light sources. Slight inclusion features noted under loupe or eye level inspection do not disrupt overall brilliance, and in some orientations act to create subtle internal light diffusion that can enhance the depth of field in the body color.
From a design and investment perspective this oval pinkish purple sapphire functions exceptionally well as a centerpiece, its stable proportions and untreated status making it highly adaptable to a range of mounting styles. For settings that prioritize maximum brilliance select an open basket or low profile bezel that allows light to enter the pavilion, whereas for a more secure everyday piece consider a well ventilated bezel that still permits light interaction with the stone. Paired with white metals the intense color registers as a vivid purple, while warm metals will accentuate the pink undertone for a richer, more saturated appearance. For collectors seeking gemological provenance The Natural Sapphire Company provides full disclosure of origin, weight, exact measurements, clarity grade, cut description, and enhancement status allowing informed appraisal and insurance. This sapphire is presented as a technical specimen of fine cutting and natural color, ideal for a discerning buyer who values precise proportions, exceptional polish, and the uncompromised beauty of an untreated Madagascar sapphire, a gem that will function as the focal point in any high quality jewelry creation or collection.
































