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

This 1.16 carat pear shaped pinkish purple sapphire measures 7.80 x 5.09 x 3.97 mm and has a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes sparkle while maintaining elegant proportions, compared with many commercial sapphires that sacrifice light performance for weight, this stone offers superior brilliance and a pleasing face up size that suits both classic and modern settings, its medium light color intensity gives it a fresh and wearable tone that sits between the deeper, more saturated sapphires that can read as violet, and the pale pastel stones that can lack presence, the excellent polish produces crisp facet reflections and lively scintillation, the clarity grade is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and these minor inclusions do not distract from the gem's beauty, importantly this sapphire is natural and untreated, no enhancement, and originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source known for producing lively, clean material at attractive prices, when compared to heated or flux treated sapphires this unenhanced Ceylon stone retains its natural character and long term value, and when compared to rarer Kashmir or Burmese stones it offers a more accessible entry to fine provenance without compromising on aesthetic quality.

The inclusions present in this sapphire are not flaws to hide, they are unique internal features that serve as the gem's fingerprint, tiny pinpoint crystals, faint silk like rutile needles and minute healed fissures can be observed under magnification, these features confirm natural formation and add depth and individuality to the stone that cannot be duplicated by synthetic or heavily treated material, inclusions also interact with light in subtle ways that can enhance the gem's sparkle and give the pinkish purple tone a lively internal glow, for collectors and bespoke jewelry clients these natural markers increase desirability because they tell a story of geological origin and authenticity, at The Natural Sapphire Company we prioritize full disclosure and provide detailed information so you can compare this sapphire against other options on the market, if you are seeking a transparent, untreated Ceylon sapphire with excellent polish, a refined pear shape and a one of a kind internal character this 1.16 carat gem represents a compelling combination of beauty, provenance and long term value.