1.57 Ct. Reddish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shaped, reddish pink sapphire is an invitation to join a very small circle of collectors and connoisseurs, an opportunity that only a few will seize. At 1.57 carats this stone is a perfect balance of presence and discretion, generous enough to make a statement, refined enough to slip gracefully into a bespoke setting. Its tone is medium, a hue that reads as romantic and sophisticated under a range of lights, and because this gem has not been subjected to heat or other enhancements it arrives as nature intended, a rare discovery from the storied mines of Ceylon Sri Lanka. Owning a truly natural sapphire is a different experience from owning a treated stone, it confers a sense of provenance and authenticity that few pieces can match, and it places you among an elite group who recognize the subtle distinction between rarity and rarity embellished.

The stone is precisely cut into a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant facet arrangement, dimensions of 6.56 by 6.31 by 4.16 millimeters, and an excellent polish that allows light to enter and return with lively scintillation. The mixed brilliant cut combines the fire of brilliant facets with the soft, vintage silhouette of the cushion, creating a play of light that is at once modern and timeless. At eye level the clarity is slightly included, which is an honest and desirable characteristic in a natural sapphire, small internal features that authenticate origin and formation rather than detract from appearance. The combination of medium color intensity and excellent polish means the stone displays a rich, floral pink that changes subtly as you move it, offering flashes of warm red and delicate rose pinks that keep the eye returning for another look.

What makes this sapphire truly enduring is not only its visual charm, but its resilience and character. Sapphire is one of the hardest gemstones available, and when cut and polished to the standard of this stone it will resist wear and retain its brilliance through decades of daily life. The mixed brilliant facets were chosen to maximize both sparkle and depth, so the gem continues to reveal new layers of color with each passing season, each change of wardrobe, each new light source. The slight inclusions that are visible at eye level should be celebrated, they are natural fingerprint marks left by the earth during the gem’s formation, and they ensure that this piece will never be replicated exactly. Over the years this sapphire will not fade or lose its personality, its unenhanced origin assures that the color you cherish today is the color it will keep for generations.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we offer more than a stone, we offer stewardship of a rare moment in nature. Because this sapphire is unheated and of Ceylon origin, availability is extremely limited, and we will only be able to offer gems of this quality on rare occasions. We invite you to commission a setting that respects the gem’s personality, whether you prefer a graceful solitaire, an antique inspired halo, or a contemporary custom design that frames the cushion form and highlights the mixed brilliant facets. Our gem specialists are available to discuss the best metals and settings to protect the stone and to showcase its color and sparkle. For the collector, the romantic, and the thoughtful giver, this 1.57 carat cushion sapphire represents an opportunity to acquire something exceptional, a jewel that will continue to captivate and gather stories for decades to come.