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1.54 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Jan 20
Item ID: | S34164 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.72 Width: 5.82 Height: 3.88 |
Weight: | 1.54 Ct. |
Color: help | Purplish Pink |
Color intensity: help | Medium Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $1,200 |
This 1.54 carat oval purplish pink sapphire is a rare combination of lively color, transparent clarity, and refined cutting, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company. Measuring 7.72 by 5.82 by 3.88 mm, the stone has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and color return, producing lively flashes of light across the pavilion and crown while preserving the rich medium intense purplish pink body color. The clarity grade is very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, which means the inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the gemfs open beauty. Polish is excellent, which enhances the stonefs surface brightness and ensures comfortable setting and wear. Heat treatment has been applied, a widely accepted and stable enhancement in the trade that gently intensifies hue while leaving the crystalf s natural structure intact, and the sapphire originates from Madagascar, a source known for producing some of the worldfs most attractive pink and purplish pink sapphires.
What makes this particular sapphire unmistakable, and in many ways superior to visually similar stones on the market, is its internal fingerprint of natural inclusions. Under close viewing the gem reveals a delicate network of fine rutile silk, tiny crystal inclusions, and subtle growth zoning, arranged in patterns that read like a geological signature. The silk threads can soften light to create a luminous velvety effect within the purplish pink field, giving the color depth and movement that lab created or glass filled stones simply cannot reproduce. Minute crystalline pinpoints and small negative crystals punctuate the stone with tiny points of light, and faint growth lines demonstrate the natural, high temperature environment in which the sapphire formed. These features are not flaws in a cosmetic sense, they are proof of origin and natural formation, and they provide each sapphire with a one of a kind internal topography that collectors and connoisseurs prize.
In the broader market, buyers face choices between natural untreated material, heat treated naturals like this one, and synthetic or composite alternatives. Compared to synthetic sapphires, this Malagasy purplish pink offers superior long term value because it is a natural gem with a verifiable origin and natural inclusion pattern that confirms its authenticity. Compared to many untreated stones, heat treated natural sapphires offer a pragmatic balance of beauty and value, achieving a more vivid and uniform color without sacrificing the crystalf s natural identity. When compared to other pink gemstones such as spinel or tourmaline, this sapphire benefits from superior hardness and durability for everyday wear, combined with a brightness and color saturation that often reads as more luxurious and stable over time. The clarity grade of very very slightly included places it among eye clean stones at a price point that is frequently more attractive than fully clean, high rarity examples, offering smart collectors and designers exceptional value for a memorable color and presence.
For someone seeking a distinctive center stone with a natural story and visual refinement, this 1.54 carat purplish pink sapphire stands out. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish enhance brilliance and make the oval appear slightly larger than its carat weight might suggest, ideal for rings where presence matters. The natural inclusions that form its signature make it easy to authenticate and difficult to replicate, ensuring that the wearer possesses a gem no one else can truly copy. The Natural Sapphire Company provides full details on certification and origin, and our gem specialists can advise on settings that will showcase the color and signature inclusions to best effect. This sapphire is a superior choice for purchasers who value authentic natural beauty, enduring wearability, and a unique internal character that distinguishes the piece from mass market alternatives.































