1.09 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that simply tell a story from the moment they are seen, and this purplish pink sapphire from Ceylon is one such stone, offered with pride by The Natural Sapphire Company, a name steeped in the same reverence for history and provenance that this gem embodies. Weighing 1.09 carat, cut into a graceful oval measuring 7.13 x 5.55 x 3.38 mm, this sapphire wears a mixed brilliant cut that balances fire and depth with elegant sophistication. Its transparency is clear and inviting, its color intensity is described as intense, and the polish is excellent, allowing light to dance through the pavilion and crown with lively sparkle. The clarity has been graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a subtle confirmation of the gem s natural origin, and importantly, this sapphire has undergone no enhancement, providing the collector or wearer with an unadulterated piece of Sri Lankan earth and sky. To hold this stone is to hold a fragment of Ceylon s long gemological lineage, a connection to centuries of artisans and patrons who treasured such hues as symbols of status, love, and enduring taste.

The purplish pink hue invites a romantic backstory that feels both ancient and immediate, a color born where the blush of dawn meets the fading notes of twilight, a shade that has inspired poets and rulers alike. Imagine a letter sealed with such a gem, its color echoing the slow bloom of a blush on a lover s cheek, its very slight inclusions serving as tiny star maps inside the crystal, each one a mark of authenticity and a reminder that beauty is rarely flawless, and that character makes the jewel memorable. In the courts of Ceylon, sapphires of pink and purple were whispered to carry the warmth of compassion and the courage to dream, and to this day this one evokes that same promise. The intense color is not loud, it is intimate, a confident warmth that invites someone to trace stories around it, stories of meetings beneath banyan trees, of vows exchanged when the moon rose over calm waters, of enduring legacies passed from mother to daughter, from lover to beloved. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies these narratives, scattering light in facets that resemble the facets of a long relationship, many planes of reflection that catch and hold attention, while the very slight inclusions remind the observer that the most prized treasures are those with a past.

As a salesperson intimately familiar with gemstone lore and the technical vocabulary that matters, I can confidently recommend this 1.09 carat oval purplish pink sapphire for those seeking a piece that will become a family heirloom, or for someone looking to commission a bespoke setting that honors both history and modern design. Set in warm rose gold, the intense color will seem to glow from within, set in white gold or platinum, the cool metal will heighten the gem s clarity and sparkle, allowing the mixed brilliant facets to sing. The measurements of 7.13 x 5.55 x 3.38 mm make it ideal as a center stone in a delicate engagement ring, or as the focal point of a pendant that rests near the heart, where its romantic provenance can be felt with each breath. Because it is untreated, no enhancement has been applied, this sapphire carries a transparency of origin that collectors prize, and its excellent polish ensures that every curve and facet is refined for maximum brilliance and comfort. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind each stone with expertise and respect for its origin, and we invite you to consider this gem not merely as jewelry, but as a living story, a timeless piece of Ceylonese heritage ready to begin a new chapter in your life.