1.23 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Madagascar

This exquisite, transparent 1.23 carat cushion shape pinkish purple sapphire measures 6.98 x 5.16 x 3.52 mm, and is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company with full disclosure and documented origin. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, which balances facet symmetry to maximize return of light while preserving the rich color inherent to this piece. The clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the polish has been graded excellent, a combination that yields a clean, lively presentation face up. Importantly, this sapphire is natural and shows no enhancement, a quality that is increasingly rare and sought after among educated buyers. Origin is Madagascar, a source known for producing sapphires with vivid and nuanced color profiles, and this example exemplifies that reputation through its intense color intensity and lively optical performance.

From a gemological perspective the mixed brilliant cushion cut used here is chosen to marry color and brilliance. The shallow step facets on the pavilion absorb and return light differently than a purely brilliant cut, permitting the intense pinkish purple hue to remain saturated rather than diluted by excessive light leakage. At 3.52 mm depth, the proportions are tuned to provide a generous face up area for a 1.23 carat weight, while retaining enough pavilion depth to support scintillation and contrast. The very very slightly included clarity grade at eye level indicates that there are minimal internal features, none of which distract from the stone at normal viewing distance, and the excellent polish ensures that facet junctions are crisp, allowing light to travel cleanly through the crystal lattice and produce controlled flashes and scintillation.

Color and optical performance are central to why this sapphire stands out when compared to more common gemstones. The pinkish purple hue, described here as intense, is a secondary color range within the corundum family that demonstrates both warmth and coolness depending on light angle, due to pleochroism that is typical in many sapphires. Compared to amethyst, which is a common purple quartz with a lower refractive index and less brilliance, this sapphire has a markedly higher luster and a deeper saturation, offering a richer visual depth under the same lighting. Compared to a typical blue sapphire, this pinkish purple stone presents a rarer color that is less commonly available in unenhanced material from a well known source. While diamonds have a higher refractive index and more dispersion producing pronounced fire, a well cut sapphire has a different kind of allure, offering intense color saturation, high surface brilliance, and excellent durability because corundum rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, which makes it suitable for everyday wear with far less risk of abrasion than many other colored gems.

For a discerning customer considering this piece, the combination of attributes makes it compelling for a variety of fine jewelry applications. The unenhanced origin from Madagascar enhances collectibility and long term value, because untreated sapphires of vivid color and clean clarity are comparatively scarce in the market. The cushion mixed brilliant cut will face up exceptionally well in rings where the table can showcase the color and the crown facets deliver lively scintillation with motion. For settings, consider an open prong or bezel with a warm metal that complements the pinkish purple tone, or a halo of small diamonds to provide contrast and emphasize the stone’s intense color without overpowering it. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can assist with bespoke mounting options, independent gemological reporting, and detailed images to help you assess the stone under varied lighting conditions, ensuring that your purchase meets both aesthetic and investment expectations.