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

When you are searching for a gemstone that settles the question of rarity, style, and authenticity, this sapphire answers with quiet certainty. This is a transparent, 1.13 carat, fancy shape pinkish purple sapphire, with precise proportions of 8.81 x 7.00 x 3.62 mm, cut in a refined step style, and finished to an excellent polish. Its color reads as a vivid and lively pinkish purple, carrying an intense color intensity that commands attention without shouting for it. At eye level the clarity is slightly included, a characteristic that speaks to its natural origin rather than to any diminished beauty, and importantly, there is no enhancement to the stone. Originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this sapphire is the kind of find that completes a quest for an engagement ring that feels personal, or a collector piece that must be both unusual and honest. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this gem as the solution for someone who will not accept compromise between character and purity.

The story of this sapphire begins in the mineral rich hills of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where centuries of gem lore and modern ethics meet. Local miners working classic alluvial deposits recover rough crystals that have slept for millions of years, and once a crystal like this is spotted, it is handled with care that reflects its potential. In this region, the best pieces are often found in narrow creek beds and residual soils, tucked among gravel and sand. When the rough that became this fancy shape pinkish purple sapphire emerged, our regional scouts recognized a rare combination of color and clarity, and the gem was sent to a trusted cutting house that shares our commitment to fair practice and skilled workmanship. From the first moment the rough left the ground it was part of a chain that values transparency, and that commitment is part of why The Natural Sapphire Company can stand behind the authenticity of each piece we offer.

Once in the hands of a master cutter, the decision to fashion this crystal into a step cut was deliberate. A step cut suits a gem with even, intense color, because its broad facets emphasize hue and saturation, while its linear planes create a calming, architectural sparkle. The cutter shaped and oriented the rough to preserve weight and to highlight the strongest color window, resulting in the exact dimensions of 8.81 x 7.00 x 3.62 mm, and a final weight of 1.13 carat. Skilled faceting produced precise planes and an excellent polish that allow light to travel through the gem and reveal its pinkish purple soul. The slightly included clarity that we report at eye level does not obstruct the gem, rather it confirms that this is a natural, unenhanced sapphire, a point of pride for collectors and for anyone seeking a stone that tells a genuine geological story. After polishing, the gem was evaluated by our gemological team for color, clarity, and overall finish, and the report reflects both its intense color intensity and its untreated character.

For the customer seeking an emblem of true and enduring taste, this sapphire completes the journey from desire to ownership. Imagine this fancy shape pinkish purple stone set in a ring where the step cut channels light along the band, or framed in a bespoke pendant that draws the eye to its rare hue. Because this sapphire is unenhanced, and because it carries the unmistakable signature of Ceylon Sri Lanka color, it suits both a romantic milestone and a discerning collection. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that you want more than a pretty gemstone, you want confidence, provenance, and service that lasts. We stand ready to advise on settings that protect the stone while maximizing the visual impact of the step cut, and to assist with custom designs that make the gem uniquely yours. Your search does not need to continue, because here is a piece that combines responsible sourcing, masterful cutting, natural color, and the kind of rare charm that makes you know, without hesitation, that the quest is over.