1.53 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This 1.53 carat oval pink sapphire presents a precise combination of measured proportions and careful gemological integrity that will appeal to connoisseurs and discerning designers. The gem measures 7.00 x 5.62 x 4.53 mm, yielding a length to width ratio of approximately 1.25, a classical oval balance that reads neither too squat nor overly elongated on the finger. With a pavilion depth that calculates to approximately 72 percent of the mean diameter, the stone is moderately deep, a proportion that enhances face up color saturation while slightly reducing apparent spread relative to shallower examples. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant, articulated with brilliant facets across the crown and a complementary pavilion design that combines pointed and kite shaped facets to manage light return and scintillation. The material is transparent, the polish grade is excellent, and the stone is unenhanced, natural from Madagascar, a provenance known for producing clean and attractively hued pink sapphires.

From a technical perspective the cutter has optimized facet junctions and symmetry to balance brilliance with color distribution. The mixed brilliant schema is specifically chosen to reinforce color saturation in pink sapphires, because crown brilliance disperses white light while the deeper pavilion facets recycle and intensify the pink wavelength back to the observer. This sapphire carries a medium color intensity in laboratory terms, yet the face up appearance benefits from the deeper pavilion and precise faceting, producing a perception of richer pink when mounted or viewed in hand. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, which indicates small internal features that are visible without magnification under normal viewing conditions. These inclusions are minor and do not compromise the integrity of the crystal, nor do they detract significantly from light performance. The excellent polish ensures crisp facet reflections and tight scintillation. For collectors who prioritize natural material, the lack of enhancement is a determinative attribute, affirming that the observed hue and saturation are intrinsic to the Madagascar crystal lattice and not the result of thermal diffusion or surface treatments.

Beyond the empirical metrics, this sapphire is a statement stone that translates technical characteristics into personal symbolism. The pink tone reads as a rich and confident color when set, a visual language of personal power and distinction that comes from the stone acting as a focus for light and presence. For setting considerations, the oval format and moderate depth recommend a mounting that supports both exposure to light and secure retention. A four or six prong head with a carefully contoured seat will allow the pavilion to breathe and maintain optimal light return, while a low to medium profile gallery will keep the stone proportional on the hand without masking the pavilion influence on color. A bezel will provide maximum protection for active wear, at a cost to some face up brilliance, whereas an open halo of fine melee stones will increase perceived size and intensify the pink center tone through adjacency contrast. Metal choice will also influence perceived hue, with warm rose gold harmonizing to accentuate pink saturation, and platinum or white gold providing a cleaner, more contemporary framework that emphasizes contrast and brilliance. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this 1.53 carat Madagascar pink sapphire as a gem for the well informed client, one whose technical pedigree and natural state lend both rarity and visual authority, and we welcome consultations on bespoke settings that preserve the engineering intentions of the cut while maximizing the stone as a symbol of personal power and distinction.