1.38 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pink sapphire began its life deep within the ancient rocks of Ceylon, where heat and pressure shaped corundum into crystals over millions of years. From the first moment the rough was unearthed by skilled miners, there was a quiet confidence in its potential, a clear transparency and a delicate medium light pink that whispered of rarity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we trace each stone back to its origins, and this sapphire carries the story of Sri Lanka in its color and character. Unenhanced and honest, it retains the natural signature of its birthplace, a hue that is simultaneously soft and knowingly present, a color that tells of alluvial rivers, tropical rains, and patient hands that brought it to light.

The transformation from rough crystal to a polished gem is a conversation between cutter and stone, and in this case the dialogue produced a cushion shape weighing 1.38 carat, with dimensions of 7.27 by 5.85 by 3.36 millimeters. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to honor the sapphires balance of color and brilliance, combining a brilliant facet pattern on the crown with a more structured pavilion design. This hybrid approach channels light across the table and back to the eye with lively scintillation, while the cushion outline softens the geometry and allows color to sit warmly under reflected light. The result is a gem that reads as both lively and deep, with the mixed brilliant layout preserving color saturation without sacrificing the energetic flashes that make a sapphire come alive.

Clarity and polish are essential in turning potential into performance, and this sapphire was assessed as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, with an excellent polish. Those tiny inclusions are a fingerprint of natural growth, evidence of origin rather than flaw, and they sit beneath the surface in a manner that rarely interrupts light return. The excellent polish acts as a mirror, allowing the facets to play with light unimpeded, enhancing both brilliance and fire. Because the gem is transparent and free from enhancement, the interaction of light is pure and direct, so every facet junction, every pavilion angle contributes to the intensity of sparkle and the evenness of color across the face of the stone.

The mixed brilliant cut in a cushion outline is particularly adept at marrying reflection and refraction in corundum. The brilliant crown facets catch incident light and break it into flashes of white brilliance, while the carefully calculated pavilion facets direct that light back through the crown in controlled bursts. This provides a pleasing balance of scintillation and broad flashes, minimizing windowing and deep dark areas that can diminish the perceived color. In pink sapphires, where medium light intensity is prized for versatility and elegance, this cutting style enhances the stones natural warmth without washing the tone. The cushion shape also creates soft rounded corners which diffuse light in a flattering way, making the gem appear lively from many angles and especially radiant when set to catch daylight.

Envisioned in a ring, pendant, or pair of accent stones, this 1.38 carat cushion pink sapphire will bring both story and spectacle to any design. With its clear provenance from Ceylon, its unenhanced status, and a cut that was chosen to maximize both color and light performance, it is a stone for someone who values the authenticity of nature as much as the artistry of the cutter. At The Natural Sapphire Company we recommend settings that allow light to enter freely from multiple directions, rose gold or warm yellow tones to complement the pink color, or a simple platinum or white gold bezel to juxtapose color and shine. With proper care and a setting that respects its proportions and depth, this sapphire will continue to reflect its history and its craft for generations, a gem that is as much a narrative as it is an object of beauty.