1.23 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This pear shaped purplish pink sapphire is a technically precise gem, weighing 1.23 carats, with calibrated dimensions of 6.50 x 6.92 x 3.81 mm. The length to width ratio is approximately 1.06, yielding a slightly rounded pear outline that sits compactly in most settings. The measured depth of 3.81 mm translates to an approximate depth of 56.8 percent relative to the stone average, a proportion that balances face up color saturation with efficient light return. Faceted as a mixed brilliant, the crown employs a brilliant facet arrangement to maximize scintillation and table brilliance, while the pavilion utilizes modified pavilion facets to deepen the purplish pink tone and enhance internal light performance. Clarity is graded included under loupe and eye level evaluation, with natural internal features visible under close inspection yet well positioned so as not to dominate the face up appearance. The stone is transparent, with intense color intensity and an excellent polish that produces crisp facet junctions and lively facet reflections. This sapphire originates from Madagascar and has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that deepens hue and refines clarity without compromising structural integrity.

From a craftsmanship perspective, the mixed brilliant faceting of this pear shape is executed to preserve weight while optimizing optical character. The brilliant style crown, with its well proportioned star and bezel facets, contributes to lively scintillation across the table, while the pavilion architecture, refined for color saturation, directs light back through the crown for a rich, even face up tone. The excellent polish ensures minimal surface abrasion and a high degree of light transmission, and the girdle presents a practical profile for secure setting, neither excessively thin at the point nor overly thick across the body. Inclusions typical of Madagascar sapphires are present and identifiable, but they are integrated into the stone so as to emphasize three dimensional depth rather than creating flat or cloudy zones. The purplish pink hue displays subtle pleochroic tendencies that can shift slightly with orientation, an attribute you can exploit during setting to present the most vivid face up color. Heat treatment has been applied with controlled thermal parameters to enhance chroma and clarity, producing a stable result that responds well to open backed and closed backed mounting choices.

This sapphire is exceptionally adaptable to a wide variety of jewelry settings, and The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on technical mounting decisions to protect the pear point while showcasing the intense purplish pink color. For solitaire engagement rings a three or five prong setting with a reinforced V prong at the tip is recommended to protect the point and maintain a clean silhouette. For modern or minimalist designs a tension or bezel setting provides secure wearability, with a thin open back or gallery aperture recommended to allow light entry and preserve vibrancy. Halo settings with calibrated melee diamonds will amplify brilliance and provide contrast to the purplish pink tone, while vintage inspired mounts with milgrain and filigree can frame the gem to emphasize color depth and feminine outline. For pendants and drop earrings the compact dimensions and modest depth enable balanced orientation and comfortable wear, and matched metal choices such as 18 karat rose gold will warm the pink notes, while platinum or white gold will enhance perceived saturation through contrast. Custom options include CAD rendered proposals, bespoke prong profiles, and coordinated melee matching, and we can also discuss re-cutting to adjust length to width ratio if a longer pear is desired. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company for a full gem dossier, setting recommendations, and technical drawings to visualize how this 1.23 carat purplish pink pear sapphire will perform in your chosen design.