1.08 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.08 carat pear shape pink sapphire is presented with exact physical dimensions of 7.26 by 5.54 by 3.42 millimeters, and a depth proportion of approximately 53 percent, a balance that supports strong light return while maintaining the elegant silhouette of the pear outline. The faceting is a mixed brilliant cut, combining a precise brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with modified and stepped facets on the pavilion to marry scintillation with broad luminous flash. The result of this faceting strategy is controlled dispersion from the crown, with measured scintillation from the pavilion, and an overall face up presentation that is lively without appearing overly flashy. Clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating that inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the path of light through the table, and the polish is excellent which preserves crisp facet junctions and maximizes optical performance. Crucially this sapphire is unenhanced, a natural, untreated stone from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance known for delivering sapphires with a characteristic clarity and a lively, clean tone.

Color is described as medium intense for this pink sapphire, a saturation that sits in a sweet spot for wearable gemstones supporting both presence and versatility. At this intensity the pink reads distinctly vivid under daylight lighting, and it maintains depth under incandescent light, showing a slightly warmer overtone that is characteristic of Ceylon material. The stone exhibits modest pleochroism, a directional variation in hue and intensity that is perceptible on rotation, and this contributes to a living quality that interacts with settings and finger movement. Because the mixed brilliant faceting disperses light across a larger range of small facets on the crown, the perceived color remains stable across viewing angles, while the pavilion geometry returns light with balanced contrast and flash. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates that any internal features are fine and isolated, they are consistent with natural origin and they are largely masked by the brilliant style faceting so that eye clean appearance is preserved for most practical viewing distances.

Comparatively, the brilliance and scintillation of this pink sapphire differs from more common gemstones in several quantifiable and perceptible ways, and these differences explain why it stands out. Against diamond, which has a higher refractive index and greater dispersion, a sapphire will not exhibit the same fire, however the mixed brilliant cut compensates with broader flashes and high contrast scintillation that read as more saturated color flashes rather than spectral fire. Compared to spinel and tourmaline, which can show attractive color but lower refractive index and lesser hardness, this sapphire offers superior durability with a Mohs hardness of nine, and a refractive index that delivers stronger light return and crisper facet definition. Against morganite and topaz, both of which may show pastel tones, the medium intense pink of this sapphire remains more saturated and stable, and the untreated provenance from Ceylon contributes to that clarity and vivacity. The combination of an optimized mixed brilliant faceting scheme, excellent polish, and a proportion profile near fifty three percent produces a face up brilliance that emphasizes both color and scintillation, while the natural, unenhanced status ensures that the color is intrinsic to the crystal lattice rather than the result of treatment.

For connoisseurs who evaluate gemstones by a synthesis of optical performance, material integrity, and origin, this 1.08 carat pear shape pink sapphire represents a high quality, technically well engineered example from a respected source. The craftsmanship evident in the faceting and polish, the medium intense color that balances saturation with wearability, the very slightly included clarity at eye level, and the untreated Ceylon origin together create a gem that stands apart from more commonly encountered alternatives. If you are considering a setting that will leverage both the pear outline and the mixed brilliant faceting, The Natural Sapphire Company can provide guidance on mounting options that preserve light entry and minimize obstruction, ensuring the sapphire displays its full optical potential in daily wear.