1.36 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.36 carat oval peach sapphire, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, presents a refined combination of size, proportions, and finish. The gem measures 7.22 by 5.77 by 3.90 millimeters and has been fashioned in an oval outline with a mixed brilliant cut that pairs a faceted crown with a pavilion designed to optimize return of light. The stone displays a medium light color intensity in a soft, warm peach hue, and it is heat treated, a common and stable enhancement used to refine color and clarity in natural sapphires. Clarity is graded as slightly included when viewed at eye level, with inclusions that are subtle and do not disrupt the gem’s overall transparency. The polish is excellent, contributing to crisp facet junctions and lively scintillation. Origin from Ceylon, Sri Lanka is indicative of a geological source known for producing delicate pastel and warm-toned sapphires, and this example illustrates that provenance in both tone and character.

In practical terms for setting and design, the mixed brilliant cut and the excellent polish make this sapphire well suited to settings that emphasize brilliance and table-facing light return, such as four or six prong solitaire mounts, three-stone designs, and halo configurations. The oval outline offers an elegant finger-elongating effect when set as a ring center. Slight inclusions are generally not visible when the stone is set, especially in bezel or semi-bezel settings that offer additional protection and can modulate the perceived color by introducing metal contrast. A fine diamond halo or channel-set melee will increase apparent size and accentuate the peach tone by juxtaposing warm center color against crisp white sparkle. The gem’s hardness and toughness, characteristic of corundum, make it appropriate for everyday wear with conventional protective settings. Because the sapphire is medium light in intensity, faceting and mount design play a meaningful role in its appearance, with more open crowns and higher light return enhancing brilliance, while lower profile settings can emphasize hue and body color.

The peach tone of this sapphire is unusually versatile in complementing a broad range of skin tones, and considered choices of metal and setting style can amplify its compatibility. On fair and cool undertones the stone’s warm peach introduces a gentle contrast that brings warmth to the complexion without overwhelming delicate coloring, particularly when paired with rose gold which harmonizes with blush and pink undertones. For light to medium complexions with neutral undertones the sapphire balances naturally, appearing as a subtle warm accent that reads as both modern and classic, and it performs well against both rose and yellow gold, while white metals will provide a contemporary, cooler frame that emphasizes clarity and sparkle. On olive and tan skin tones the peach hue complements underlying warmth and can appear more saturated, creating a balanced, sunlit effect that is especially flattering in yellow gold or mixed metal designs where the metal reinforces the gem’s warmth. For deeper or richly pigmented skin tones the stone presents a refined, delicate contrast, where its medium light intensity reads as luminous and soft, and a warm gold mounting will deepen the perceived color, whereas platinum or white gold will present a chic, ethereal look that highlights the gem’s transparency. Across all skin types, consideration of surrounding accent stones and metal color will determine whether the sapphire reads as a warm focal point or a subtle luminous element, and the oval mixed brilliant cut ensures a pleasing interplay of fire and brilliance that enhances the stone’s presence when set in rings, pendants, and earrings.