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

From the moment it first grew deep within the earth, this purplish pink sapphire began a long and deliberate journey that links ancient geology with human hands. Formed over millions of years in the metamorphic heartstones of Ceylon Sri Lanka, tiny mineral layers folded and cooled until corundum crystals took shape, capturing trace elements that would give this stone its unique hue. For generations local miners have read the land like a map, following veins and alluvial deposits passed down from parent to child, learning where the most expressive colors hide. The Natural Sapphire Company works closely with these communities, tracing provenance from the first discovery to the finished jewel, and honoring the placemaking that gives a sapphire its story as much as its color. The patrimony of Ceylon sapphires carries echoes of kingships and temple offerings, of traders who recognized these gems as tokens of high esteem, and of cutters and polishers who learned to coax fire and life from a rough crystal without losing its history.

That history becomes tangible when you hold this particular gem, a transparent 1.48 carat pear shape purplish pink sapphire with dimensions of 9.04 x 5.46 x 3.70 mm. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, its pavilion facets play with light while its pear silhouette offers a graceful drop of color that suits both a solitaire ring and a pendant. At eye level it is eye clean, which means no distracting inclusions are visible without magnification, a quality that preserves the stone for everyday wear without compromising its natural character. Its color intensity is intense, a lively purplish pink that shifts subtly with movement, deepening at the tip and shimmering with lighter pink flashes across the crown. The polish is excellent, a glossy finish that allows the mixed brilliant facets to scatter light and present a lively face up that will catch the eye from across a room. As with many Ceylon sapphires this gem has been heat treated, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement used to gently improve clarity and stabilize color. The treatment is disclosed upfront by The Natural Sapphire Company, because transparency about enhancement is part of respecting both the stone and the wearer.

Beyond the technical specifics this sapphire carries the cultural weight of more than a thousand years of gemstone tradition. Sapphires from Ceylon have been treasured by kings and pilgrims alike, received as offerings at temples, and set into heirloom pieces passed from one generation to the next. Purplish pink tones have traditionally been associated with matters of the heart and with devotion, worn to celebrate unions, to symbolize loving intent, and to invite calm and balanced emotion. In some traditions pink sapphires were selected by women for engagement and wedding jewelry as a sign of loyalty and gentle strength, while in other practices they were kept as talismans for protection and for aligning one s intentions with a softer energy. When our cutters shaped this pear, they were mindful of those lives and stories, choosing a mixed brilliant approach to preserve weight and color while enhancing scintillation for the modern wearer. The Natural Sapphire Company honors these cultural lineages by creating jewels that feel heirloom ready, stones that are at once contemporary and respectful of the past.

When this purplish pink sapphire is set into a piece of jewelry it completes the final chapter of its journey, moving from the archives of nature and craft into a life that will mark important moments. Consider a slender prong setting that lets the pear shape breathe, or a halo that complements the intense color without masking its authentic tone. The dimensions of 9.04 x 5.46 x 3.70 mm make this gem versatile enough for a striking ring or an intimate pendant, and its 1.48 carat weight gives presence without overpowering the wearer. Care is straightforward, with warm soapy water and a soft brush recommended to keep the polish bright, and periodic professional checks of any setting advised for security. The Natural Sapphire Company provides full disclosure of origin and enhancement, and stands ready to assist with bespoke mounting and certification for collectors who want documentation that matches the sapphire s provenance. Owning a gem like this is a partnership between earth and artisan, a pact to cherish a rare moment in geological time and carry it forward into everyday life. If you seek a stone that blends Ceylon s storied gem heritage with modern craftsmanship, this intense purplish pink pear sapphire offers that rare combination of beauty, history, and wearable grace.