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1.02 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Oct 16
Item ID: | S38478 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.72 Width: 4.25 Height: 3.63 |
Weight: | 1.02 Ct. |
Color: help | Purplish Pink |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Emerald Cut |
Cut: | Emerald Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $2,600 |
A singular presence, this 1.02 carat emerald cut purplish pink sapphire commands attention with restrained confidence. Measuring 6.72 x 4.25 x 3.63 mm, the stone sits at a perfect intersection of poise and presence, offering the wearer something at once intimate and unmistakable. Its transparent clarity allows light to pass and return with a sophistication that only the finest faceting can achieve, and the faceted emerald cut presents elongated step cut planes that accentuate both depth and refinement. The color intensity is described as intense, a descriptor that understates the sensation of warmth and rarity that emanates from this gem. With excellent polish, every facet edge gleams with a mirror like finish, and the stone reads as an object crafted for connoisseurs who appreciate balance, proportion, and the quiet power of pure color. Origin Madagascar, the sapphire arrives with a provenance that speaks to geological distinction, and the fact that it is entirely natural, with no enhancement, elevates its desirability for collectors and for those who seek jewelry that reflects genuine investment in nature and craft.
The cutting style and clarity are a study in careful decision making and refined technique, clarity grade very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning the inclusions are imperceptible without magnification, preserving an unblemished experience to the eye. An emerald cut on a colored gemstone is a bold, elegant choice, one that allows large, graceful facets to reveal the stone true rather than distract with unnecessary brilliance. The result is an interplay between color saturation and subtle internal reflection that presents the purplish pink hue with a noble intensity, rather than with gaudy flash. The cutter has respected the material, retaining weight while maximizing the inherent color, and the excellent polish confirms that the final pass across each facet has been executed with meticulous care. For a buyer who understands the language of gems, the absence of enhancement is a profound statement, because natural color of this quality, in a stone that is both transparent and intense, is a rarity that translates directly into enduring value.
Durability is essential for a jewel meant to be worn and admired day after day, and as sapphire, this stone benefits from the robust resilience of corundum, registering nine on the Mohs scale of hardness. To place that in context, diamond rests at ten, the only natural mineral that surpasses sapphire, and common gems such as quartz sit at seven, which makes this sapphire markedly superior in resistance to scratching and abrasion. A hardness of nine ensures that the sapphire retains its polish and resists the small scrapes and bangs that accompany a life lived in beautiful things, making it an ideal choice for an engagement ring, a statement cocktail ring, or an heirloom piece intended for generations. The excellent polish and the precision of the emerald cut further enhance the stone practical longevity, because a fine surface finish resists dulling, and a disciplined cut reduces the risk of vulnerable points in the gem. For daily wear, secure settings that cradle the corners of the emerald cut provide both protection and a clean aesthetic, and because this sapphire carries its color naturally, without heat or other treatments, its long term beauty is as uncompromised as its structure.
To own this purplish pink emerald cut sapphire is to claim a piece of rare geology and refined taste, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, a name that stands for provenance, knowledge, and a devotion to ethical sourcing. Madagascar as origin confers a singular character, the subtle complexity of color tied to the island ancient geology, and our guarantee that the gem is free of enhancement gives the collector confidence that this is a true natural treasure. Imagine it set in a minimalist platinum bezel for a look of modern aristocracy, or embraced by a delicate halo of small white diamonds to amplify its presence without overwhelming its intrinsic color. For those who view jewelry as a statement of accomplishment and discernment, this sapphire becomes a private signifier of cultivated taste, both wearable and investable. We invite you to experience the stone in person, to observe the intense hue, the VVS clarity that rewards the eye, and the immaculate polish that signals the hand of a master cutter. Our specialists at The Natural Sapphire Company are ready to advise on setting options that will preserve the stone for a lifetime of use, and to provide certification and provenance documentation for your peace of mind.






























