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1.06 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Oct 9
Item ID: | S46947 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.18 Width: 5.22 Height: 3.33 |
Weight: | 1.06 Ct. |
Color: help | Pinkish Purple |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $660 |
There is a particular poetry to sapphires that spans centuries, and this 1.06 carat, oval shape pinkish purple sapphire evokes that timeless legacy, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. Cut into a faceted mixed brilliant style, with exact dimensions of 7.18 x 5.22 x 3.33 mm, this gem captures light with a radiant vitality that recalls classical jewelry traditions while remaining utterly modern. Its intense pinkish purple hue is rare and evocative, a color that has been prized by connoisseurs since antiquity, a hue that translates equally well into an heirloom ring, a pendant, or a collector cabinet. Evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, and finished with an excellent polish, the stone presents a clean, transparent appearance that emphasizes its chroma and brilliance. Originating from Madagascar, a source known for producing vibrant colored sapphires, and enhanced by a standard and widely accepted heat treatment, this gem balances natural allure and market expectations with poise.
From an investment perspective this pinkish purple sapphire carries compelling qualities that position it well for future appreciation. Colored sapphires outside the conventional blue spectrum have gained increasing attention from collectors and investors who value rarity and distinctive color. A one carat plus stone with intense color, superb polish, and a refined mixed brilliant cut tends to command stronger demand than lesser examples, especially as supply from primary deposits tightens and consumer tastes move toward unique tones. Heat treatment is common and accepted in the trade, and when disclosed, as it is with this gem, buyers receive transparency that supports long term liquidity. Provenance from Madagascar and documentation provided by The Natural Sapphire Company further enhance market confidence, making the stone easier to resell or to pass down as a legacy piece. While no investment can be guaranteed, historically well chosen natural gemstones with exceptional color and cut have shown resilience against inflation and market volatility, and this sapphire represents the kind of measured, aesthetically driven asset that collectors and investors seek, both for its beauty and for its potential to appreciate over time. For those who value tradition, rarity, and prudent collecting, this gem is a meaningful addition to a collection, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to provide further details, certification, and guidance.































