1.12 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pink sapphire began its story deep within the ancient gem gravels of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place that has been whispered about by gem traders and admired by connoisseurs for centuries. Formed under heat and pressure, its delicate pink comes from trace amounts of chromium dancing with aluminum in a crystalline lattice, and those natural forces gave it a tone that feels both joyful and refined. When we first see rough stones from this region, we think about the terrain and the hands that find them, and we think about how rare it is to discover material that will yield a transparent, clean looking gem at this scale. At The Natural Sapphire Company we have long worked with trusted partners in Sri Lanka, following stones from mine to market, and celebrating examples that tell a story of place, geology, and human care.

This gem is a beautiful transparent 1.12 carat oval, measuring 7.36 x 5.98 x 3.23 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style that balances scintillation and color. Its clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which gives it a lively, natural character without distracting marks. The color is described as medium intense, a lively and saturated pink that sits between the soft pastel tones and the deeper vivid hues, and the polish is excellent, allowing light to enter and return with crisp, lively flashes. The stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement used to bring out the best in sapphires while maintaining their integrity. What makes this piece particularly rare is the conjunction of size and color. Many pink sapphires of this pleasing medium intense tone are often smaller, under one carat, or they show more muted or uneven color. Finding a transparent, well proportioned oval over one carat from Ceylon with this clean eye level clarity and this vibrant medium intense pink is uncommon, and it offers a presence on the finger or in a pendant that smaller or paler stones cannot match.

The journey from rough to the finished gem you see reflects careful decision making at every stage. A cutter considers how to preserve weight while maximizing color and brilliance, selecting a mixed brilliant cut to harness both the pavilion facets that give depth and the crown facets that deliver sparkle. The result is an oval that sits with confident elegance, showing color in the table and lively flashes around the girdle and facets. You can imagine it being set as a single stone in an elegant ring, cradled by a simple bezel to show the clean lines and emphasize the warm pink, or mounted in a three stone design to let side diamonds or sapphires frame and enhance its tone. The photos showing scale on the hand help convey how this 1.12 carat oval carries presence without overwhelming the wearer, an ideal size for daily wear or for an intimate engagement piece.

Choosing this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is choosing a connection to the land and the artisans who shaped it, as well as a rare color and size combination that stands apart from many market offerings. It is a gem that feels personal, one that will age gracefully and hold memories of its origin and the moment it was chosen. Care is straightforward, using warm soapy water and a soft brush for regular cleaning, avoiding sudden temperature changes and harsh chemicals to preserve its polish and color, and checking settings periodically if set in daily wear jewelry. For anyone seeking a pink sapphire that is both a gemstone and a story, this 1.12 carat Ceylon pink sapphire offers a rare balance of transparent clarity, medium intense color, skilled cutting, and ethical provenance, and our team is ready to provide additional images, measurements, and setting suggestions to help you make it yours.