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

As a specialist at The Natural Sapphire Company, I am pleased to present a finely proportioned 1.52 carat cushion shape pinkish purple sapphire, with precise measurements of 6.36 by 6.21 by 4.26 millimeters, a mixed brilliant faceting scheme, and a clarity graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. This stone exhibits an intense color intensity combined with an excellent polish that gives it an immediate presence in the hand and on the finger. The sapphire originates from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing material with lively, saturated tones and a particular translucency that translates exceptionally well into mixed cuts. Enhancement disclosure is provided, the material having been heat treated to stabilize and enhance its color and clarity, a treatment that is both stable and widely accepted in the trade.

Technically the cutter has employed a mixed brilliant architecture to balance color retention with optical performance, using a brilliant style crown to maximize scintillation, and a modified pavilion blending step elements with brilliant facets to control light leakage and boost return. The depth of the stone at 4.26 millimeters produces a depth to average diameter ratio of about 67.8 percent, which sits well within an ideal range for cushion outlines, allowing generous internal light travel without sacrificing face up spread. The moderately sized table and carefully aligned crown facets create a lively pattern of pinpoint flash and broader flashes of light, while the pavilion faceting directs dispersed light back through the crown to enhance perceived saturation. Girdle symmetry and facet junction precision are evident in the evenness of the sparkle and the absence of windowing, indicating that the cutter prioritized optical return and visual weight gain rather than maximizing rough yield at the expense of performance.

Color and clarity are the defining attributes of this sapphire, the pinkish purple hue showing a strong, even saturation described in the trade as intense, with a chroma that reads as richly hued without tipping into overdark. Under different angles the stone reveals subtle pleochroic tendencies typical of corundum, oscillating between pink leaning and purple leaning tones, which lends depth and dynamic color play in movement. The very slightly included clarity grade, determined at eye level, reflects the presence of minute internal features that do not materially interrupt light transmission or the integrity of the design, and instead can act as fingerprint markers for provenance and natural origin. The excellent polish minimizes surface diffusion and enhances the crispness of facet junctions, permitting crisp facet reflection and clean contrast between bright and dark areas, a critical factor for gems intended for fine jewelry applications.

Owning this sapphire is an investment in both beauty and craftsmanship, the stone combining natural rarity, proven origin, and deliberate cutting decisions that together create enduring appeal. From a technical valuation perspective, the combination of intense color, very slightly included clarity, and a precision mixed brilliant cut from Ceylon materially increases desirability among collectors and connoisseurs, because each attribute supports both aesthetic demand and market stability. The heat treatment applied is a standard, stable enhancement that improves long term visual performance without compromising durability, and we document this disclosure transparently for buyers. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind the stone with full provenance information and we can assist with independent laboratory reports if you require them for insurance or resale purposes. For use in an engagement ring, a three stone setting, or as a central solitaire, the dimensions and optical choices made by the cutter allow for versatile design translation while preserving face up size and maximizing visual impact, making this sapphire a considered purchase for those who value technical excellence as well as timeless beauty.