1.34 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Africa

This transparent 1.34 carat pear shaped purplish pink sapphire measures 8.53 x 5.74 x 3.78 millimeters, with an approximate depth percentage of 53 percent, and has been faceted as a mixed brilliant cut to balance color saturation and light return. The mixed brilliant design combines a brilliant style crown with stepped pavilion faceting, creating a dense facet framework that enhances scintillation while concentrating the purplish pink tone. The cutter has maintained tight facet junctions and consistent symmetry, resulting in an excellent polish that produces strong luster and crisp facet reflections across the table and along the pavilion facets. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which indicates the stone appears clean to the naked eye under normal viewing conditions, with only minute pinpoint inclusions or faint silk under magnification that do not disrupt transparency or brilliance. This sapphire is untreated, no enhancement, and its African origin contributes to a distinct color palette that sits between classic pink and violet, producing a medium intense color intensity that is both vivid and wearable.

In the market for natural colored sapphires this combination of size color clarity and treatment status is notably rare, especially in the purplish pink range where most comparable examples are either under one carat or have undergone heat or diffusion treatments to achieve saturation. Larger examples with medium intense purplish pink saturation and very clean presentations are seldom encountered, making this stone particularly desirable for collectors and for bespoke jewelry where both presence and natural provenance matter. The mixed brilliant cut optimizes yield from the rough while minimizing visible zoning, so the gem presents a uniform face up color that performs well when set in rings or pendants. For clients seeking a natural statement sapphire that balances technical excellence with aesthetic rarity, this specimen represents a high quality option. For inquiries about setting recommendations further technical photos or viewing appointments please contact The Natural Sapphire Company, we will provide additional documentation and bespoke design guidance.