1.24 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This listing describes a transparent, oval shape purplish pink sapphire weighing 1.24 carats, with exact dimensions of 7.83 by 5.94 by 3.25 millimeters. The cut is a mixed brilliant, executed to balance weight retention with optical performance, and the stone carries an intense color intensity with a clarity graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. The finish on this gem is an excellent polish, and the stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement in sapphire treatment. The origin of this sapphire is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source well known for producing sapphires with lively, saturated hues and fine clarity characteristics. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this specimen as a precisely described gemstone suitable for those assessing both measurable properties and observable visual performance.

The mixed brilliant cut employed here combines a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a pavilion facet layout designed to optimize light return. The crown facet geometry disperses incoming light into small, dynamic flashes across the table and wings, while the pavilion facets are angled to reflect light back through the crown rather than allowing it to leak from the girdle. With dimensions that produce an approximate depth percentage of 47 percent relative to the average of the length and width, the cutter prioritized a face-up presentation and preservation of carat weight. This decision results in a broader, more open table and an elongated oval profile, which enhances the perception of size and provides a wide field for scintillation. The mixed brilliant configuration, particularly effective in oval outlines, increases apparent brightness along the length of the gem and promotes a balanced pattern of light return that minimizes dark areas, even when set in a variety of mounting styles.

Color and clarity interact with the cut to determine the sapphire’s overall visual character. This stone’s intense purplish pink tone is characteristic of quality Ceylon material, and the mixed brilliant cut allows that color to present evenly across the table while creating lively internal flashes that reveal subtle variations in saturation as the gem moves. The clarity grading of very slightly included at eye level indicates that inclusions are present, but they are minor and do not interrupt the stone’s capacity to reflect and refract light. Heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and intensify the hue, a controlled enhancement that often improves color uniformity without compromising structural integrity. Excellent polish enhances every facet edge, reducing surface scattering and allowing the high refractive index of corundum to operate efficiently. The result is a gemstone that returns light with crisp scintillation, and displays selective dispersion and fire in those moments when incidence angles favor color separation.

In practical terms, this oval mixed brilliant sapphire is well suited to settings that allow the table and shoulders to remain visible, so the cut’s engineered light pathways can perform as intended. The oval outline and mixed brilliant facet pattern make it a versatile choice for rings, pendants, or bespoke pieces where an elongated face-up area is desirable. As a corundum species, sapphire offers excellent durability for everyday wear, and the heat treatment applied here is stable under normal conditions. For care, routine gentle cleaning with warm water, mild detergent, and a soft brush will maintain polish and brilliance, and professional inspection prior to any high-impact activity is recommended. The Natural Sapphire Company provides this description to assist in evaluating the stone’s technical and aesthetic attributes, with emphasis on how the cutter’s decisions and finish quality enhance the gem’s inherent ability to reflect and refract light.