1.17 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Like a blush caught between dawn and a secret garden, this cushion shaped pink sapphire sings in gentle tones of rose and violet, a quiet hymn to tenderness and new beginnings. Weighing 1.17 carat, with dimensions of 7.14 x 5.58 x 3.17 mm, it has been cut in a mixed brilliant style so each facet breathes light back to the eye, creating a subtle fire that dances with movement. The stone is transparent with a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and these delicate inclusions lend the gem a natural character that feels intimate and true. With a medium color intensity and an excellent polish, the surface gleams like silk, and the heat treated enhancement from its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka ensures a stable, long lasting hue. This piece from The Natural Sapphire Company rests easily in the palm, ready to be set into a ring that will read like a whispered promise, a quiet heirloom for the heart.

Beyond its beauty this pink sapphire carries a history of meaning and gentle power, it is said to soothe the heart while awakening courage, to invite compassion and clarity in matters of love, and to help align intention with action. Healers and dreamers alike have turned to pink sapphires for comfort during times of transition, for the soft steadiness that eases fear and opens the capacity for self love. Worn close to the skin it is believed to calm the emotions, to harmonize relationships, and to support creative expression, while also offering the traditional sapphire gifts of wisdom and protection. The heat treatment that enhances its color is a common and accepted practice, it does not diminish the stone of its spirit, and many find that the gem seems to glow more freely after this gentle refinement. If you wish to make this cushion pink sapphire your symbol of devotion or your talisman of tenderness, our gem specialists at The Natural Sapphire Company will guide you through bespoke settings and care, so that the gem may become a living poem on your hand, a steady light for years to come.