1.04 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.04 carat cushion shape peach sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company presents a study in proportion and optical engineering. The stone measures 6.18 by 5.81 by 3.34 millimeters, yielding a depth percentage of approximately 55.6 percent, a proportion that balances face-up spread with return of light. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant scheme, combining a faceted brilliant crown with a modified pavilion configuration to maximize scintillation while maintaining a broad, softly rounded cushion outline. Facet junctions are crisply defined and the pavilion angles have been calibrated to direct light back through the table and crown facets, producing a controlled play of pinpoint flashes and larger scintillation pulses across the table and crown facets. The mixed brilliant approach in this instance enhances apparent size, optimizes light performance for a faintly colored material, and preserves a uniform girdle thickness that is well suited to precision mounting in fine jewelry.

Color is described as light orange with a peach hue, and the sapphire exhibits faint color intensity that reads as delicate and highly wearable across many settings. The faint intensity indicates a lower saturation class, which can be advantageous for those seeking a soft, pastel appearance rather than a deeply saturated orange. Because of the gentle saturation, the cutter prioritized face-up brightness and even tone distribution when deciding facet patterns and pavilion angles. The resulting stone displays a restrained warmth, with small flashes of more concentrated orange visible at certain viewing angles as light concentrates within the crown facets. The combination of light saturation and carefully executed faceting mitigates uneven color zoning, yielding a visually consistent peach tone that reads as elegant against both warm and cool metal choices. For designers, the stone’s subtle color makes it an excellent candidate for rose gold settings that slightly warm the peach, as well as platinum or white gold for a fresher, more contemporary expression.

Clarity and surface finish contribute significantly to the gem’s visual purity. This sapphire is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which denotes minimal internal features that do not interfere with the stone’s overall transparency or brilliance under normal viewing conditions. In practical terms, the stone is eye-clean to the unaided observer, with any minute needle-like or pinpoint inclusions only discernible under magnification. The excellent polish reported on the piece results in highly reflective facet planes and crisp facet junctions, which are critical to maximizing return of light and overall luster. The combination of high polish and conservative clarity grade ensures that light travels through uninterrupted facet paths, enhancing return brightness and preserving the soft peach color without clouding. Importantly for collectors seeking natural material integrity, the gemstone is reported as having no enhancement, confirming that its color and clarity are intrinsic and the result of natural formation processes in its Ceylon source.

Origin and practical considerations further underscore this sapphire’s appeal as a centerpiece in any collection. The gem is sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance known for producing sapphires with lighter, luminous tones and exceptional brilliance when well cut. The cutter’s decisions reflect an awareness of Ceylon material characteristics, opting for proportions and faceting that favor light return and face-up color rather than deep saturation. Certified as Light Orange, this sapphire is versatile in design placement, performing especially well as a solitaire or in a halo where the mixed brilliant cut will interact dynamically with accent stones. For ring settings, a four-prong or modified crown setting will showcase the cushion outline and allow light to enter freely, while a low-profile bezel can protect the girdle without overly muting brilliance. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this transparent peach sapphire as a refined, technically optimized piece that will function as a luminous focal point in bespoke jewelry, appealing to collectors and connoisseurs who value precise cutting, documented origin, and a natural, untreated color profile.