1.34 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This purplish pink sapphire began its journey in Madagascar, emerging from gem bearing gravels where careful prospecting and selective extraction prioritize preservation of surrounding deposits. The rough crystal displayed a pleasing transparency and stable crystal structure, making it an excellent candidate for a precise faceted cut. From the mine the material passed to local sorting and quality evaluation, where its natural color saturation and clarity were recorded and confirmed as unenhanced. Each step in the early stages of the journey focused on retaining the stone as close to its natural state as possible, and the result was a clean, transparent crystal suitable for high quality cutting and polishing.

The stone was faceted into a classic asscher cut with an octagon outline, producing a balanced asscher octagon shape that emphasizes symmetry and internal brilliance. The finished gem weighs 1.34 carats and measures 6.25 x 6.11 x 3.58 mm, dimensions that lend themselves to a variety of fine jewelry settings. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating only minor internal features that do not detract from its overall transparency or light performance. Color is described as purplish pink with medium intense color intensity, a tone and saturation that reads as delicate yet perceptible in daylight and artificial lighting. The polish is excellent, resulting in crisp facet junctions and a reflective surface that complements the asscher faceting. There has been no enhancement to alter color or clarity, preserving the stone as a natural sapphire from Madagascar. The Natural Sapphire Company has overseen the final quality control, documentation, and presentation of the gem for market, ensuring traceability from origin through cutting and grading. The parcel arrives to the marketplace with clear technical specifications and provenance, ready for secure acquisition or for setting into a bespoke piece, with detailed records that support its natural, unenhanced status and the technical assessments provided.