1.38 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Tanzania

Across centuries and continents, sapphires have been cherished as emblems of nobility, devotion, and enduring beauty, and this pinkish purple sapphire continues that storied tradition with a presence that feels both ancient and utterly modern. Mined from the rich soils of Tanzania, a region known for producing stones with a vivid character and natural integrity, this gem carries with it the quiet weight of geological time and the human history of those who sought color and light for crown and conversation. The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to consider more than an object of adornment when viewing this example, and instead to imagine a living fragment of earth that has been shaped by heat, pressure, and the patience of the planet, then handed to master cutters and polishers to realize its full potential. For collectors and romantics who value lineage, provenance, and the sense that something tangible can be passed from generation to generation, this sapphire is an offering of continuity, a jewel that anchors new stories to old ones.

At the heart of this gem is a precise and elegant set of specifications that define its practical beauty and wearable promise. We present one transparent 1.38 carat round sapphire measuring 6.00 x 6.04 x 4.78 mm, fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to balance fire and depth, and finished with an excellent polish that allows its facets to catch and release light with lively, controlled scintillation. Its clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a testament to its natural origin and a characteristic that adds personality without distracting from the gem s overall appeal. The color carries a medium intense saturation that reads as a refined pinkish purple, a hue that is both distinctive and adaptable, and critically, this sapphire has undergone no enhancement, preserving its authenticity and rarity. Origin is an important part of the story, and this stone s Tanzanian provenance is a mark of its natural pedigree, an assurance that the color and clarity you see are true to the source and to the earth s slow craftsmanship.

There is a special kind of magnetism to a pinkish purple sapphire with this balance of tone and cut, a magnetism that ensures the stone will stand out in any jewelry setting. In a classic solitaire ring, the round silhouette and mixed brilliant cut will throw flashes of raspberry and lavender light across the table and crown of the gem, creating a focused center for the eye to rest upon. Set as a pendant, the color s medium intensity reads clearly against both warm and cool metals, offering a striking counterpoint to yellow gold, a romantic echo with rose gold, and a modern clarity with platinum or white gold. Paired as earrings, matched pairs or complementary accents will let the gem s color sing while reflecting the wearer s movement, and set within a halo of small white sapphires or diamonds, the pinkish purple will appear even more vivid, the contrast amplifying its tone and presence. The stone s proportions, six millimeters across, make it ideal for pieces that are wearable daily while retaining a presence that is unmistakable at evening occasions, and its very slightly included clarity gives it a natural character that photographs beautifully and glows in hand, without compromising brilliance.

Choosing this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a decision that honors tradition, refined taste, and the desire to own something both beautiful and genuine. This gem is ready to be set into a classic engagement ring that will carry forward a legacy, or fashioned into a bespoke heirloom that will be treasured in a new family story. Because it is unenhanced, its color and clarity represent an unaltered dialogue between miner and cutter, an honesty that collectors and connoisseurs recognize and appreciate. We stand behind the craftsmanship and provenance of every stone we present, and our expertise can help guide the ideal setting that will showcase the sapphire s pinkish purple hue to its fullest advantage, whether that means a solitaire that lets color speak alone, a delicate cluster that magnifies its radiance, or a thoughtful mixed metal design that plays with contrast and harmony. For those who seek a stone steeped in history, yet vibrantly contemporary in appearance, this Tanzanian round sapphire is a rare and luminous choice, a jewel that will sit beautifully within the narrative of a life, reflecting moments, milestones, and the quiet dignity of tradition nurtured into the present.