1.06 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This graceful pinkish purple sapphire from Ceylon presents itself as a refined study in color and proportion, a gem that communicates both subtlety and presence. The stone weighs 1.06 carats, and measures 6.11 by 6.08 by 3.86 millimeters, a round shape executed in a mixed brilliant cut that blends a faceted pavilion for depth with a carefully proportioned crown for scintillation. Transparency is fine and the color intensity is described as light, a tone that permits soft pastel pink and violet overtones to come forward without overpowering the stone s character. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a practical and high quality clarity grade that ensures the inclusions do not interfere with face up appearance. The polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and lively reflections, and the stone has been heat treated, a standard and widely accepted enhancement to stabilize and improve the inherent color, applied with care to preserve the sapphire s natural character. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this stone with its full technical description so an educated buyer can appreciate the precise attributes that underlie its beauty.

A mixed brilliant cut on a round sapphire is an intentional choice for balancing brightness with color distribution, and this sapphire demonstrates that balance well. The crown facets catch light and return lively white sparkle, while the pavilion facets contribute to a sense of depth, allowing the pinkish purple hue to show consistently from different angles. The light color intensity gives a versatile personality to the stone, bright and feminine in direct light, and softly enveloping in warmer indoor lighting, a quality that makes the gem adaptable to day to day wear or to specially tailored evening jewelry. The very very slightly included clarity grade means that under loupe or close inspection small internal features are present, but they are not distracting at typical viewing distances. The excellent polish enhances optical performance, ensuring that facet surfaces are smooth and reflective, which maximizes brilliance and contributes to a lively face up appearance. With its one carat class weight and compact dimensions, the stone is ideal for a classic solitaire ring, a refined pendant, or for creative multi stone settings where a delicately hued center jewel is desired.

Origin and treatment are central to the appreciation of natural sapphires, and this example is from Ceylon in Sri Lanka, an origin with a long history of producing finely colored sapphires prized for their clarity and attractive hues. Ceylon sapphires are valued for their crystalline formation and the way their trace element chemistry yields a range of pastel and vivid colors, and collectors and connoisseurs frequently seek stones from this region because of their recognized character and market provenance. Heat treatment is disclosed, and it is important to state that heat treatment is an accepted practice in the industry, aimed at enhancing color uniformity and reducing the visibility of some inclusions, while leaving the fundamental mineral structure and durability intact. For the educated buyer, knowing that the enhancement is heat treatment allows an informed assessment of both current aesthetic value and long term stability. At The Natural Sapphire Company we are committed to transparency about treatments and origins, and we welcome questions about documentation, grading reports, and the geological context behind a stone s character.

Owning this Ceylon pinkish purple sapphire is an investment in beauty and in craftsmanship, a piece of natural history that has been cut and finished to translate geological rarity into wearable art. The combination of one point zero six carat weight, mixed brilliant symmetry, and very very slightly included clarity positions the stone at a sweet spot between rarity and wearability, where a collector s eye will appreciate the natural origin and a jeweler s hand will value the ease of setting and finishing. Because the stone sits in a desirable color range that is increasingly sought after for bespoke engagement rings and statement pieces, it offers long term appeal, both aesthetically and within a market that favors well documented, well cut sapphires from reputable sources. For bespoke commissions The Natural Sapphire Company provides expert setting recommendations, from bezel choices that protect the girdle and show off color, to prong configurations that allow maximum light return. Routine care for a heat treated sapphire is straightforward, with occasional professional cleaning and gentle handling ensuring that the excellent polish and vibrant color remain for generations. Selecting this sapphire is to choose a considered piece that blends natural provenance, precise cutting, and responsible disclosure, and it is a choice that rewards the owner with durable beauty and a story that will continue to be told whenever the stone catches the light.