1.25 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a hush to this peach sapphire, as if dawn itself were held within a single pear shaped gem, a quiet sunrise folded into facets. Weighing 1.25 carats, its graceful pear silhouette measures 8.47 x 5.02 x 3.59 mm, each dimension a promise of elegance and gentle presence. The mixed brilliant cut scatters light like soft morning light through linen, casting reflections that are at once playful and profoundly serene. Hold it in the palm and one feels a warmth that is both intimate and expansive, a gemstone that invites stories to settle into its heart. I speak as a collector and as a guide, and I see in this stone a companion for the moments that matter, a ring sentinel for vows, anniversaries, and dreams that have yet to be voiced.

Up close, the clarity is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a testament to its natural origin and to the life it once rested within. These slight inclusions are not faults, they are fingerprints of time, gentle reminders that perfect beauty can be lived in. The polish is excellent, lending each facet a crispness that lets the medium color intensity sing without shouting. Warm and sophisticated, this peach hue leans toward honeyed apricot with a whisper of champagne, a color that was coaxed from the earth and clarified with careful heat treatment. Origin matters in gems as it does in wine, and this sapphire comes from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a storied source known for stones that carry both history and a unique glow. The enhancement is heat treated, a common and stable practice that deepens color and refines tone, while preserving the sapphire spirit within.

Consider how this peach light will play against different skins, how it will bend and bloom when set into metal and placed upon a hand. On porcelain complexions the stone will read as a soft, romantic accent, a warm candle glow against cool skin, bringing a tender blush to the finger and creating a balance between delicate tone and luminous depth. For light olive and warm beige skin tones the peach sapphire becomes a natural chorus, harmonizing with underlying warmth and amplifying a healthy radiance, as if the gem were a private sunrise in miniature. On deeper rich hues the peach takes on a luminous contrast, a golden flare that lifts and celebrates the skin, the color translating into a glowing beacon, both bold and subtle. The pear shape elongates the finger, offering a graceful silhouette that flatters every hand, and when set with a slender bezel the stone feels modern and secure, while a prong setting allows the light to enter and perform its quiet theater.

Choice of metal will deepen or refine the stone story. A soft rose gold will embrace the peach like a whisper, intensifying the romantic warmth, making the gem appear even more like a personal sunset. Yellow gold will crown the sapphire with regal warmth, enhancing amber undertones and creating a vintage lyric. White gold or platinum will provide elegant contrast, allowing the peach to gleam with clarity and sophistication, an artful study in light and restraint. For those who dream of bespoke design, consider a halo of small brilliant accents to add morning starfire, or a delicate split shank that breathes modernity into classic shape. At The Natural Sapphire Company we delight in pairing this gem with settings that honor its provenance and personality, crafting pieces that feel like memories made wearable. Care is simple, treat it with gentle soap and a soft brush, avoid harsh chemicals, and its warmth will last through years of mornings and quiet evenings alike. If you would like this pear shaped peach sapphire set, I am here to help design a setting that sings with your skin, and with your story, and to ensure that the day you wear it, it will look as if it were always meant to be there.