1.59 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Hidden within a single parcel of treasure from Ceylon, this exquisite pink sapphire carries an immediate sense of rarity that can never be mass produced. We present one transparent 1.59 carat oval shaped pink sapphire measuring 7.01 by 5.58 by 4.85 millimeters, with a refined mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and depth. Under close inspection it was evaluated as eye clean at eye level, and it displays a medium intense color intensity that shifts with light from a rosy blush to a richer pink mauve. The polish is excellent, the facets meet with crisp precision, and the stone is entirely natural with no enhancement. At The Natural Sapphire Company we reserve such singular gems for collectors who understand that true rarity is about provenance, condition, and the eye of the cutter. This piece is a study in restraint and refinement, a gem that announces itself softly yet unmistakably, the kind of treasure that becomes the center of an heirloom story.

Born in the storied alluvial deposits of Sri Lanka, often still called Ceylon by connoisseurs, this pink sapphire began its journey in a narrow vein where only a handful of crystals appear each season. Local miners working by hand and by small scale excavation discovered the rough within a parcel that yielded only a few stones of the exact hue and transparency required for fine jewelry. The rough that would become this 1.59 carat oval was hauled with care to a regional cutter, then forwarded to a trusted laboratory for evaluation, and eventually arrived at our specialists in pristine condition. Each step in that chain reduced supply, creating an inevitable exclusivity. When our gem team at The Natural Sapphire Company first viewed the rough, the potential for an exceptional mixed brilliant cut was clear, yet realizing that potential demanded skill, patience, and the willingness to sacrifice weight for beauty. The decision to preserve the stone as a transparent, eye clean gem with medium intense color intensity was deliberately conservative, focused on enduring appeal rather than momentary spectacle. That choice transformed a simple crystal into a rare collectible, a gem shaped by selective hands and deliberate choices.

In the hands of a master cutter the rough was coaxed into its elegant oval form, each facet placed to maximize life and fire within the stone, while preserving as much of the original weight as the eye demanded. The mixed brilliant cut was selected to marry the depth of a pavilion with the scintillation of a brilliant crown, a choice that allows this stone to flash lively pink tones across its table, while still showing the depth expected of a true Ceylon sapphire. The resulting proportions measuring 7.01 by 5.58 by 4.85 millimeters offer an ideal balance for both solitaire rings and bespoke settings, and they reveal the stone as a fully natural, unenhanced example of rare color. Because it is eye clean at normal viewing distances, the surface and internal clarity support a quiet luminosity rather than a noisy brilliance, inviting prolonged appreciation. The polish is excellent, every facet edge meeting with surgical precision, and the light plays differently as you turn the stone, sometimes warm and floral, sometimes cool and dusky. This nuanced performance is precisely the hallmark of rarity, an effect that only a small fraction of gems achieve, and it is why this sapphire sits within a very small collection reserved by The Natural Sapphire Company for discerning clients.

This sapphire is a singular offering, the only one of its exact combination of weight, cut, clarity, and color in our current inventory, making it an opportunity for someone seeking a truly individualized treasure. Image references show the stone sized for a refined solitaire presentation, where the 1.59 carat weight sits elegantly on the finger, and the oval silhouette elongates the hand. For a client who desires privacy and discretion, we arrange private viewings and bespoke commissions through The Natural Sapphire Company, guiding the selection of precious metal, mounting style, and complementary accent stones to create a piece that reads as both modern and timeless. Because the gem is natural, with no enhancement, and has been finished to an excellent polish, it is immediately ready for setting, yet it retains the provenance and soul of the mine from which it first emerged. Owning this sapphire is to possess a carefully curated fragment of Ceylon, a gem that speaks softly of refined taste and exclusivity. If you are part of the rare few who seek such a possession, this stone awaits your choice, available by private consultation.