1.41 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.41 carat oval purplish pink sapphire is a rare and elegant example of Ceylon gemology, measured precisely at 7.70 x 5.76 x 4.02 mm, cut as a mixed brilliant to balance color saturation and scintillation, and presented with excellent polish and transparent clarity assessed as slightly included at eye level. The intense color intensity is both striking and consistent across the table and crown, producing a lively face up appearance that reads as vivid purplish pink under natural light and lamp illumination. With no enhancement reported, this stone retains its natural provenance and hue, a characteristic that educated buyers prize because untreated sapphires from Sri Lanka are considerably more rare than their heat treated counterparts. The mixed brilliant cut here has been selected to maximize brilliance while preserving weight, creating a gem that offers lively light return in day to day wear and a deep wash of color when viewed at an angle, attributes that make this sapphire versatile for use in a variety of bespoke jewelry designs.

The journey of this sapphire from mine to market embodies responsible sourcing practices and expert lapidary work, a story that we at The Natural Sapphire Company are proud to share. Originating in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, the rough crystal was identified in a local alluvial deposit where miners apply traditional methods to recover material with minimal environmental disturbance. The rough was then carefully evaluated by our in country team for color zoning, clarity potential, and crystal habit, and selected for cutting to maximize the most desirable purplish pink bodycolor. Master cutters, experienced with Ceylon material, chose a mixed brilliant faceting scheme to enhance both color saturation and brilliance, negotiating the balance between pavilion depth and table size to achieve the most attractive face up presentation while maintaining the high yield required for a 1.41 carat finished weight. After precision cutting and an exacting polish, the stone underwent full quality control, documentation of its untreated status, and gemological grading, ensuring that the transparency, clarity grade, cut geometry, and polish met the standards of connoisseurs and gemological laboratories.

For the informed buyer this sapphire represents both aesthetic and intrinsic value, owing to its notable color intensity, transparent body, excellent polish, natural origin, and absence of enhancement, features that support desirability, long term value retention, and suitability for high quality jewelry. In practical terms, the slightly included clarity grade evaluated at eye level indicates that the stone will present beautifully in most settings, and that any internal features do not detract from its overall brilliance or durability, as the corundum species is hard and resilient. Recommended settings include a simple solitaire to emphasize the pure color and cut, or a delicate halo in rose gold to warm the purplish pink tones, while platinum settings provide a contemporary contrast and maximum security. Care is straightforward, using mild soap, warm water, and a soft brush, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners if inclusions are a concern, and insuring the piece for its value is advised. We at The Natural Sapphire Company can provide further documentation, high resolution imagery, and bespoke mounting options, ensuring that this 1.41 carat Ceylon purplish pink sapphire is presented and preserved to the exacting standards expected by collectors and informed purchasers.