1.01 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent cushion shape peach sapphire weighs 1.01 carats, a very meaningful weight in the market because it sits just over the 1.00 carat threshold where demand and pricing typically increase, adding measurable rarity and resale appeal. At 5.66 by 4.29 by 4.26 millimeters, this gem presents a compact yet substantial presence for a single-stone setting, offering the visual impact of a larger gem while preserving wearability. The mixed brilliant faceting distributes light efficiently across the pavilion and crown, and the excellent polish enhances surface luster and scintillation, so the stone reads brighter and livelier on the finger than a similar weight with inferior finish. For an educated buyer, that single extra hundredth of a carat combined with premium cutting and polish means you are paying for perceptible added size, better light return, and a piece that sits strongly within the “collector-friendly” weight band rather than the smaller fraction below one carat.

Beyond weight, the gem’s gemological attributes substantiate its value. Origin Ceylon, Sri Lanka, is historically celebrated for producing pastel and peach sapphires with a refined, velvety tone; provenance from Ceylon is a recognized value factor among connoisseurs. The sapphire shows light color intensity, a hue that is elegant, versatile in jewelry design, and highly sought after for romantic, understated pieces. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, which is consistent with natural, untreated stones and often acceptable to discerning buyers because such inclusions are typically minute and do not obstruct brilliance or durability. Importantly, this sapphire is unenhanced, no enhancement, which is a premium attribute in the colored stone market because untreated material of pleasing color and clarity is markedly rarer than heated or otherwise treated equivalents. Combined, the clear weight advantage at 1.01 carats, the balanced cushion proportions and mixed brilliant cut, the excellent polish, the Ceylon origin, and the absence of treatment make this sapphire a compelling purchase for an informed collector or someone seeking a naturally beautiful, investment-aware center stone from The Natural Sapphire Company.