1.06 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite heart shape pink sapphire weighs 1.06 carats and measures 5.42 x 6.96 x 3.47 mm, a graceful size that suits both solitaire rings and accent designs. Cut as a mixed brilliant to balance scintillation with table brightness, this stone presents a lively play of light from its faceting, and an excellent polish that ensures each facet edge returns light cleanly. The clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a level of clarity that communicates exceptional transparency to an educated buyer, and one that preserves both brilliance and durability. The color intensity is light, in a delicate Ceylon pink that reads as feminine and refined, and importantly the stone is natural with no enhancement, a characteristic that significantly increases desirability among collectors and connoisseurs.

From a geological perspective this sapphire carries a story that began millions of years ago in the high grade metamorphic terrains of Sri Lanka, historically referred to as Ceylon. Formed from aluminum rich rocks under elevated temperatures and pressures deep in the crust, corundum crystals grew slowly as surrounding minerals recrystallized. Trace chromium ions replaced small amounts of aluminum during crystal growth, imparting the pink tone that distinguishes this gem. Subsequent tectonic uplift and weathering released these durable crystals into alluvial gravels where they were concentrated and eventually retrieved by skilled miners. The journey from deep time to fingertip involved natural sorting, human discovery, and careful cutting, and this particular sapphire retains the full narrative of its origin through its color, clarity, and provenance.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we value untreated Ceylon sapphires for their combination of color nuance and historical provenance. This heart shape gem is an excellent choice for a client seeking a naturally occurring pink sapphire with trace free treatment status, precise dimensions for confident setting, and a cut that maximizes brilliance while maintaining weight. For an educated buyer who understands the importance of origin, clarity, and enhancement disclosure, this piece represents a rare alignment of geological history and gemological quality, ready to be set into a design that highlights its transparent beauty and timeless formation story.