1.42 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This listing describes a transparent 1.42 carat pear shape sapphire, exhibiting a pinkish purple hue and precise proportions, designed for custom jewelry applications. The stone measures 7.59 by 5.92 by 4.43 millimeters, and it is finished with a mixed brilliant cut that combines brilliant style faceting on the crown with complementary pavilion facet architecture, producing lively scintillation and dispersion. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the gem displays a medium color intensity that reads as fresh and lively under natural light. The polish is excellent, and the sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and commonly accepted enhancement, originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka.

The pear silhouette and the 1.42 carat weight make this sapphire particularly suitable as a center stone in a variety of custom designs, including solitaire rings, halo settings, three stone compositions, and pendants. The gem’s length to width ratio is approximately 1.28, yielding a slightly rounded pear outline that sits comfortably on the hand and presents a balanced face up size without appearing elongated. The measured depth of 4.43 millimeters corresponds to a depth percentage near 66 percent when compared to the average of the length and width, a proportion that supports a good return of light while maintaining a substantial face up presence. These proportions make the stone versatile for both classic and contemporary settings, and they provide predictable mounting parameters for jewelers working from CAD files or traditional templates.

From a design and setting perspective, the mixed brilliant faceting and very slightly included clarity offer reliable sparkle and a clean appearance to the unaided eye, while the medium color intensity allows for flexible metal pairing. The pinkish purple tone is enhanced by warm metals such as rose and yellow gold for a vintage or feminine character, and it pairs effectively with platinum and white gold for a cooler, modern aesthetic. Practical setting considerations include protecting the pointed tip of the pear, employing a V style prong or tapered prong at the tip, or choosing a partial or full bezel for greater durability in daily wear designs. A halo of smaller white diamonds or sapphires can amplify perceived size and color contrast, and east to west or north to south orientations can alter the visual impact of the pear, giving designers latitude to tailor the finished piece to client proportions.

For custom commissions The Natural Sapphire Company provides detailed measurements and imagery to facilitate setting and design decisions, and this sapphire’s accurate dimensions and predictable proportions simplify the process of translating concept to finished work. The stone’s stable heat treatment and excellent polish reduce the need for additional modification, and its origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka contributes to a presence of lively color that is prized in bespoke pieces. For jewelers and clients seeking a refined, wearable center gem that adapts readily to a broad range of settings, this pear shape 1.42 carat pinkish purple sapphire offers a balanced combination of color, clarity, and form that supports confident design choices and long term wearability.