1.05 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent pink sapphire weighs one point zero five carats, with finished dimensions of six point four three by four point five nine by four point two zero millimeters, presented in a refined fancy shape executed as a step cut. The step cut architecture employs broad, planar facets stacked across the crown and pavilion to create a series of parallel tiers that emphasize color depth and internal clarity rather than rapid scintillation. The cutter has balanced table size and crown height to provide a generous window into the stone, while the tiered pavilion returns light as broad flashes and mirror like reflections, producing a controlled, elegant brilliance that complements the gemology of corundum. The gem shows an overall depth profile that is slightly on the deeper side for its silhouette, approximately seventy six percent relative to its average diameter, a proportion that reinforces its color intensity without compromising face up spread when set in a proportionally scaled mounting.

Color is the primary character of this piece, graded as medium intense in color intensity with a dominant pink hue. The saturation is concentrated through the step cut plane, producing a rich, bold appearance that reads as a confident pink with a slightly cool undertone under neutral lighting. Step cutting reduces small scintillation and instead promotes broad zones of color, allowing the viewer to experience sustained chromatic presence across the table, particularly when the stone is viewed face up. This sustained color behaves as a visual assertion, a tone that reads as a symbol of personal power and distinction, suitable for a wearer who prefers refined color authority over transient sparkle. For a technical buyer who values hue uniformity, the stone reveals even color distribution with minimal zoning when examined at standard gemological viewing angles.

Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, reflecting inclusions that are minimal and do not materially affect transparency or structural integrity. Under standard loupe inspection, the internal features are typical of natural sapphire growth and are positioned in a way that they are largely masked by the faceting planes, particularly in a step cut where facet crossings can conceal small feathering and crystal inclusions. The polish is excellent, indicating crisp facet junctions and mirror smooth facet planes, which enhances contrast between the step facets and improves visual depth. Importantly, this sapphire is untreated, with no enhancement reported, a condition that preserves original material characteristics such as natural absorption features and native color origin signatures. The stone originates from Madagascar, a well documented source for fine pink corundum, and with its combination of natural color, step cut design, and conservation of native characteristics, it represents a collectible specimen for connoisseurs and designers who prioritize provenance and treatment status.

From a practical and design perspective the gem benefits from the robustness inherent to corundum, hardness nine on the Mohs scale, making it well suited for everyday jewelry such as rings and pendants when set with appropriate protective design choices. The step cut cross section and table geometry invite designs that showcase the broad table and linear facet planes, for example low profile four prong settings that preserve the table, or bezel settings that can protect the girdle edge while emphasizing the gemology of the piece. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind this gem with detailed documentation on weight, dimensions, cut description, clarity and origin, supporting custom commissioning and certification needs. For buyers who seek a pink sapphire that reads as a statement of distinction, with technical refinement in cutting, documented origin, and an untampered natural color, this Madagascar pink sapphire is an exacting choice that combines aesthetic authority with gemological transparency.