1.15 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.15 carat cushion shape peach sapphire from Ceylon is a quietly exceptional stone that stands apart from the usual market offerings, and when you evaluate it side by side with mass produced gems you immediately notice the balance of tone, transparency, and cut that make it special. The gem measures 6.97 x 5.55 x 2.85 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize return of light, giving the stone a lively, faceted dance that belies its gentle, medium light color intensity. The peach hue is subtle and elegant, more versatile than saturated pinks and rarer than common pale sapphires, offering wearable sophistication that adapts easily from daily jewelry to formal pieces. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which in practice means the sapphire reads as transparent and clean to most observers, while retaining the natural character that many collectors value, and the excellent polish enhances both brilliance and tactile finish. This sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves color uniformity without compromising integrity, and with its Sri Lankan origin the stone carries the provenance that connoisseurs recognize as a marker of quality, making it a stronger, more authentic choice than stones with uncertain origin or synthetic alternatives.

When compared to other gemstones in the same size and price range this cushion peach sapphire offers distinct advantages in quality, value, and long term appeal, and the combination of a thoughtful cut and natural origin places it above many off the shelf options. Unlike heavily saturated colored sapphires that can feel trend driven, this medium light peach tone is timeless and flexible, and it photographs beautifully while remaining understated in person. The mixed brilliant cut gives it the best of both worlds, delivering scintillation from the crown facets while preserving depth and face up presence, so the gem appears larger than its carat weight might suggest when set in a ring or pendant. Its slightly included clarity grade provides a natural fingerprint that assures you of its authenticity, and the excellent polish ensures that light plays across the surface cleanly, minimizing the milky or dull appearance you sometimes see in lower grade material. Compared to lab grown alternatives, this Ceylon sapphire offers the irreplaceable provenance of a natural stone, and when compared to heavily treated or fracture filled sapphires it offers a cleaner, more durable performance that will hold its beauty with basic care for decades.

A gemstone like this is precisely the sort of piece that can become a true generational heirloom, and there are practical reasons why it will outlast fashion and continue to be cherished for generations. Sapphire sits at nine on the Mohs scale of hardness which makes it highly resistant to everyday wear, and combined with the cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut it can be set in designs that protect the girdle and corners while showcasing the stone s subtle warmth. A classic bezel or low prong setting in rose gold will enhance the peach tones, and a more modern trellis or halo design in platinum will emphasize clarity and sparkle, so the gem can be styled to match evolving tastes while maintaining intrinsic value. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide detailed provenance information and personalized design guidance so that the final jewel reflects both the gem s character and the family s narrative, and with reasonable care including occasional professional cleaning and inspection this sapphire will retain its color and structural integrity for many lifetimes. Choosing this Ceylon peach sapphire is not only an investment in superior gem quality and refined aesthetics, it is a commitment to an heirloom quality that will tell stories and mark milestones for decades to come, and few stones at this size and with this combination of attributes present a more compelling balance of rarity, wearability, and lasting value.