1.17 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped pink sapphire, weighing 1.17 carat and measuring 9.13 x 5.50 x 3.48 mm, carries with it the long and storied legacy of Ceylon sapphires, a lineage admired by collectors and connoisseurs for centuries. Cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance fire and brilliance, and finished to an excellent polish, this transparent gem presents a medium intense pink color that reads as both refined and expressive. Originating from Sri Lanka, a region that has supplied the world with legendary sapphires since antiquity, the gem has been heat treated to enhance its tone in a traditional, time honored manner. The slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, lends this stone a sense of authenticity, as many historic jewels reveal similar natural character, which has been prized through the ages for proving a gemstone is genuinely formed in the earth over geological time.

What makes this sapphire unmistakable are the unique inclusions that act as its fingerprint, small natural signatures that tell the story of formation deep within the earth. Fine silk like rutile strands may create a soft shimmer that diffuses light subtly, while tiny mineral crystals and healed negative crystals can appear as miniature islands of geometry within the pink sea, offering flashes of contrast as the stone moves. Slight internal features can produce faint color zoning, a delicate interplay of hue that gives the gem depth and personality under different lighting conditions. These inclusions do not diminish beauty, they define it, transforming a precise cut and polished surface into an object with lineage, character, and individuality. For those who appreciate tradition, this sapphire is a living link to the ancient gem markets of Ceylon, a jewel that will wear beautifully in classic settings where the pear shape can echo the silhouette of heirloom designs. The Natural Sapphire Company is pleased to present this gem to collectors and patrons who seek a piece that honors both heritage and the unique marks of nature, a stone that will carry stories and endure through generations.