1.10 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One transparent 1.10 carat cushion shape pinkish purple sapphire, measuring 5.80 x 5.62 x 3.81 mm, presents a balanced combination of size and form that suits both bespoke engagement settings and refined accessory designs. The stone is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that marries a faceted crown with a precise pavilion to promote lively return of light. Clarity is graded slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and those minor internal features do not detract from the overall visual appeal but rather lend character visible under close inspection. The color is described as medium intense with a pinkish purple hue, while the polish has been executed to an excellent standard. The gem is unenhanced, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance that is familiar to collectors and designers for producing a wide array of sapphire tones. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem with full disclosure of its attributes to support informed selection and confident design decisions.

Color and tone are defining attributes of this sapphire, and its pinkish purple hue occupies a distinctive position within the spectrum of natural sapphires. Compared with classic Ceylon blue sapphires, which are often noted for a luminous, lighter tone and a lively, velvety blue, this pinkish purple example shares the Sri Lankan tendency toward clarity and brightness but shifts toward a more mixed red and blue influence that yields a soft to medium intensity. Against Kashmir sapphires, which are renowned for a deep, saturated and velvety blue that reads darker and more opulent, this stone is noticeably lighter and airier in tone. Compared with Burmese sapphires from Myanmar, which frequently show intense saturation and rich secondary tones, the current sapphire remains more delicate and less deeply saturated, offering a pastel leaning that feels understated. Malagasy sapphires can produce vivid pinks and purples with strong saturation and sometimes higher tone. Against those, this gem is more restrained, favoring a medium intense expression rather than high saturation. For a geological contrast, American Montana sapphires can show cool, steely lavenders and minty tones, and the present Ceylon example reads warmer and gently pinker than most Montana material, retaining a softness consistent with Sri Lankan stones.

The mixed brilliant cut and the cushion outline work together to emphasize the stone core and present the pinkish purple hue evenly across the table. Faceting choices and pavilion depth have been balanced to avoid color zoning and to preserve light return, and the excellent polish contributes to the gem appearing lively under both natural and artificial light. Slight inclusions are present at eye level but do not interrupt the face up color or the visual flow, and they can assist gemologists and connoisseurs in confirming natural origin in the absence of enhancement. The untreated status enhances collectability and long term value for those who prioritize natural material. Practical considerations include the inherent durability of corundum, with resistance appropriate for regular wear when set and cared for properly, and the cushion silhouette lends itself to protective bezel mounting or prong settings that balance security with visibility.

When contemplating use and pairing, this sapphire’s medium intense pinkish purple tone harmonizes well with warm metal choices and with articulated design details that allow color to show through. The gem’s dimensions and weight make it versatile for solitaire rings, pendant centers, and bespoke cluster work, where its slightly included clarity can be integrated into designs that celebrate natural character. The provenance, unenhanced status, and the quality of cut and polish are documented by The Natural Sapphire Company to assist designers and collectors in making a considered choice. For those comparing gemstones from renowned sources, this Ceylon pinkish purple sapphire occupies a subtle niche, offering a gentle, medium intense expression of color that differs from the deeper, more saturated stones of Kashmir and Myanmar, and from the bright, highly saturated material that can emerge from Madagascar, while maintaining the characteristic brightness and clean appearance often associated with Sri Lankan gems.