1.10 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent, untreated pink sapphire weighs 1.10 carat, and measures 5.84 x 5.14 x 3.79 mm, presented in a classic cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant cut combines the depth and face up presence of step facets with the scintillation of brilliant facets, producing a lively balance between sparkle and color saturation, and the excellent polish ensures maximum light return across the table and crown. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which communicates that the stone is essentially eye clean to most viewers, with only minor natural inclusions that do not interfere with brilliance or durability. Color intensity is medium intense, a desirable range for pink sapphires that offers good saturation and presence without tipping into overpowering vividness, and with no enhancement recorded this sapphire is offered exactly as it formed in nature, a factor that significantly enhances value for informed buyers. Origin is Madagascar, a source that has produced some of the most desirable sapphires in recent decades, known for clean crystals and lively, evenly distributed color across stones in this weight range, and the absence of heat or other post mining treatments makes this piece particularly appealing to collectors and buyers seeking traceability and natural character.

For the educated buyer, several technical elements justify the premium appeal of this gem. First, the combination of weight and proportions, 1.10 carat in a 5.84 x 5.14 x 3.79 mm cushion, creates an attractive face up area and stable pavilion depth that helps preserve color while maximizing light return. The mixed brilliant cut is purposefully chosen to optimize these proportions, allowing deeper pavilion facets to concentrate color, while the brilliant crown facets generate scintillation that plays beautifully against the medium intense hue. Clarity described as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, is an important nuance, because many sapphires carry rutile silk or small mineral crystals that can soften color or create haziness. In this specimen, the inclusions are minimal and localized, contributing negligible impact to transparency, and in some lights they can even produce a subtle character that distinguishes a natural gem from laboratory perfected material. The lack of enhancement is a crucial economic and ethical differentiator, as untreated natural pink sapphires of more than one carat are rarer in the market, and their value reflects both scarcity and authenticity. Madagascar provenance further supports desirability, because buyers who prioritize geological origin understand that certain deposits yield consistent crystal habit and color distribution, which reduces the likelihood of later fracture plane surprises during setting or wear.

Beyond the technical virtues, this sapphire carries a romantic provenance in its very hue and clarity, a story that speaks to both heart and mind. The medium intense pink suggests the moment at dusk when the horizon holds the last confident flush of daylight, a color that is neither coy nor overwhelming, but assured and enduring. The cushion shape, with its softly rounded corners and substantial table, resembles a small pillow of memory, a place to rest one s most treasured promises. The clarity, very slightly included, tells a parallel story, because perfect clarity can sometimes read as impersonal, whereas these small, natural inclusions are like the tiny shared histories that bind two people, proof of authenticity and lived experience. Originating in the volcanic soils of Madagascar, this gem has traveled from deep geologic time to the present as a testament to resilience, and presenting it as a token of commitment suggests an honest love that is unenhanced, straightforward, and enduring. When set in a ring or pendant, this sapphire will not only captivate through color and brilliance, it will also carry a narrative of natural formation, of careful selection by The Natural Sapphire Company, and of an intention to give something that is both beautiful and verifiably real.

As a representative of The Natural Sapphire Company I can confirm that this 1.10 carat, untreated, mixed brilliant cut pink sapphire has been evaluated to industry standards for weight, cut, clarity, and origin, and it reflects the criteria experienced buyers use when assessing long term value. For collectors seeking provenance, its Madagascar origin and lack of enhancement offer a clear advantage, and for those commissioning a bespoke setting, the balance of face up size, medium intense color, and very slightly included clarity make it versatile for both classic and contemporary designs. Should you wish to explore setting options, certification, or comparative examples, we can provide detailed imagery, light performance descriptions, and advice on mounting choices that will preserve and highlight the stone s natural beauty. Choosing this sapphire means investing in an authentic, traceable gem that combines scientific rigor in its grading, artisanal excellence in its cutting and polish, and a romantic story that elevates its meaning beyond simple aesthetics.