1.09 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.09 carat round shape pink sapphire, dimensions 5.94 x 5.94 x 3.89 mm, faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, vivid color intensity, excellent polish, clarity grade of slightly included evaluated at eye level, enhancement heat treated, origin Ceylon, Sri Lanka. From the moment light enters this gem it reveals an articulate and lively pink that balances intensity with transparency. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation and depth, allowing each pavilion facet to contribute to an even, lively flash that is rare in stones of this size. The slightly included clarity at eye level is gentle and natural, lending character rather than distraction, while the excellent polish ensures a high degree of brilliance and a smooth tactile finish. This is a stone meant for a discerning collector who appreciates the nuance of natural beauty and the way expert cutting can elevate modest inclusions into a signature of authenticity.

Comparing its hue and tone to gemstones from other famous locations helps place its character in a global context. Unlike the soft, pastel pinks sometimes associated with certain Sri Lankan sapphires from specific pockets, this Ceylon pink presents a more vivid and immediate pink that rivals the brighter material from Madagascar, yet retains a refined transparency that feels distinctly Sri Lankan. Against Burmese pink sapphires this gem reads less orange and more purely pink, offering a fresher, cooler tone where Burmese material often carries warmer undertones. Compared to Cambodian and Thai pink sapphires, which can present deeper and sometimes muddier tones, this stone keeps a clean, luminous tone that reads as lively even in subdued light. If set beside a padparadscha from Ceylon, which leans toward a delicate pinky orange tone, this sapphire holds a stronger pink identity, more vivid and less inclined toward saffron echoes. For collectors who know Kashmir for its velvety blue sapphires, the comparison is one of spirit rather than color, where Kashmir represents plush depth and this Ceylon pink represents bright, poised clarity combined with a saturated hue that feels both luxurious and contemporary.

Owning this round pink sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is an invitation into a very small circle of connoisseurs who value provenance and personality in equal measure. There are few stones that combine a full carat plus weight with such lively color, precise cutting, and the historic charm of Ceylon origin. Commissioning this gem into a bespoke setting will allow the mixed brilliant facets to sing, whether you choose a minimalist bezel to emphasize color purity, a delicate four prong solitaire to maximize light, or a halo of tiny melee diamonds to create contrast and presence. Because this stone is vivid and transparent, metal choices such as warm rose gold will amplify its pink warmth, while cool white gold or platinum will heighten its crisp, vivid clarity. As with all rare sapphires offered by The Natural Sapphire Company this pink has been carefully evaluated and presented with full disclosure of enhancement and origin, preserving the integrity that serious collectors demand. Availability of stones with this precise combination of weight, tone, cut, and Sri Lankan heritage is limited, and owning it confers a quiet exclusivity that is as enduring as the mineral itself.