1.19 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.19 carat pink sapphire presents a precise trillion outline, measuring 5.95 x 7.16 x 3.77 millimeters, and embodies an artisan approach to facet design that emphasizes symmetry and light return. The trillion cut on this stone features a broad crown with carefully controlled crown angles and a pavilion depth that preserves weight while optimizing internal reflection. The clarity is graded very very slightly included when viewed at eye level, and the excellent polish contributes to crisp facet junctions and minimal surface diffusion of light. The color intensity is described as light, which yields a delicate pastel pink that reads as subtle and refined in face up viewing. This sapphire is unenhanced, originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, and its natural color and structure are preserved precisely as mined and cut by expert lapidaries associated with The Natural Sapphire Company.

From an optical standpoint this sapphire benefits from corundum s refractive index and structural density, which translate into strong light return and a lively internal scintillation for its tone and saturation. Corundum s refractive index typically sits in the range associated with notable brilliance, and in practice this stone displays higher contrast and sharper facet reflections than gemstones with lower refractive indices. Compared to spinel, which often shows a slightly softer luster, this sapphire exhibits crisper facet boundaries and a more energetic scintillation pattern. Compared to morganite and other pink beryls with lower refractive indices, the corundum base produces more brilliance and a more resilient surface luster. The trillion cut amplifies these properties by directing light into triangular flash patterns, which are especially attractive for light colored stones where broad, even flashes preserve the purity of the pink tone.

The very very slightly included clarity grade has been evaluated at eye level, meaning that inclusions are minimal and do not significantly interrupt the stone s internal light pathways. In practice this produces a clean, watery transparency that enhances both brilliance and depth of tone, while the excellent polish ensures that face up windowing is minimal and that facet planes act as efficient reflectors. The cutter has balanced the crown and pavilion geometry to maintain a pleasing table size relative to overall measurements, and the triangular symmetry is retained to minimize color zoning and to encourage even dispersion of light across the table. The light color intensity is complemented by the precision of the facet intersections, allowing the sapphire to read as consistently pink in various lighting conditions rather than appearing washed out or overly dark.

When comparing reflective qualities within the category of pink gemstones, this Ceylon sapphire offers a combination of brilliance and durability that positions it above many alternatives for everyday wear and for pieces that rely on sparkle. Its hardness at the corundum level ensures long term retention of polish and resistance to abrasion relative to morganite and many colored glass simulations. Against spinel, the differences are subtler, but the sapphire s higher refractive response and the cutter s choice of a trillion faceting scheme yield a slightly more animated scintillation and a brighter overall face up appearance. For design considerations, the trillion profile projects a distinctive triangular flash, making this gem particularly effective in contemporary three stone settings, delicate solitaire designs, or as a centerpiece accented by melee that emphasize its triangle geometry. The Natural Sapphire Company supports this sapphire with provenance information and can provide additional imagery and setting recommendations to maximize light performance, including orientation and bezel versus prong choices that preserve the stone s natural beauty and structural integrity.