1.51 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

This is a one beautiful transparent 1.51 carat pear shape pink sapphire, cut with a mixed brilliant pavilion and a well proportioned pear outline that measures 8.35 by 6.15 by 3.51 mm. The cutting style combines the scintillation of brilliant facets on the crown with a controlled pavilion that returns light consistently, and the gem displays an intense color intensity with an even saturation that reads vividly pink under daylight and jewelry lighting. Clarity is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means that while the stone is essentially clean to unaided viewing, it possesses small internal features that are visible under magnification and that contribute to the stone character rather than detract from it. The polish is excellent, and importantly this sapphire has no enhancement, so the hue and saturation are natural and untreated, a characteristic that substantially increases desirability among collectors and discerning buyers, especially given its Tanzanian origin.

What gives this sapphire its unmistakable signature are the internal inclusions and their specific arrangement. Under loupe and microscope the stone reveals a delicate network of fine needlelike silk and minute pinpoint crystals that are distributed in a way that creates depth and dynamic sparkle rather than cloudiness. In some areas these pinpoints congregate into tiny reflective clusters that act like microlenses, intensifying local flashes of pink and producing a lively play of light as the gem moves. There are a small number of healed growth features and faint planar instances that attest to the crystal growth history, and these features are characteristic markers for natural corundum from certain Tanzanian deposits. Because the inclusions are neither large nor surface reaching, they do not materially compromise durability or polish, yet they provide a fingerprint that gemologists and experienced connoisseurs use to confirm natural origin and to distinguish this stone from lab grown or heavily treated material. The combination of transparency, a lucid internal texture, and the precise distribution of reflective pinpoints contributes to optical depth, which is an important component of perceived value in a well colored pink sapphire.

For an educated buyer this stone represents a rare convergence of attributes. Untreated pink sapphires with intense color and clean face up appearance in the 1.5 carat range are scarce, and those from Tanzania are increasingly sought after for their particular combination of lively saturation and natural internal character. The mixed brilliant cut in a pear shape maximizes pavilion return while producing a pleasing table reflection and strong crown scintillation, traits that make the gem perform attractively in a variety of settings from solitaire pendants to halo engagement rings. Because the clarity is very slightly included, a careful setting that protects the girdle and point is recommended, with bezel or prong designs that avoid exposing any minor inclusions to potential knocks. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can provide professional mounting advice, independent gemological evaluation upon request, and full documentation of the gem attributes noted here. Buyers who prioritize long term value and authenticity will appreciate the combination of natural, untreated color, provenance, and the inclusion signature that serves as both proof of natural origin and as the intimate internal landscape that makes this pink sapphire uniquely its own.