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

This transparent 1.60 carat oval pinkish purple sapphire presents a balanced combination of size and refinement, measuring 7.12 by 6.13 by 4.47 millimeters. The gem is fashioned in an oval shape with a mixed brilliant cut, offering a controlled balance between scintillation and depth. Its clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, ensuring a clean visual appearance when set in jewelry, and the polish has been assessed as excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and lively surface reflection. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, and the stone carries the important distinction of no enhancement, a factor that communicates natural color stability and untreated authenticity, information we confirm in our descriptions at The Natural Sapphire Company.

Color characteristics are central to this sapphire’s appeal, described as a pinkish purple with light color intensity, a tone that reads as delicate yet distinct under varied lighting conditions. The mixed brilliant cut is engineered to maximize the interaction between light and color, with crown facets that scatter white light into sparkle and pavilion facet geometry that returns selective color back through the table. Because the stone is transparent and free of enhancements, its inherent hue is expressed cleanly, without diffusion or masking. Observed on the hand or in a pendant, the pinkish purple will display nuanced flashes as the wearer moves, appearing softer in diffused indoor light and more vivid under daylight, a quality that allows the stone to adapt gracefully to multiple design directions.

From a design perspective the sapphire’s color and size make it highly versatile, and it will stand out in any jewelry setting through contrast, proportion, and light management. Against warmer metals such as rose or yellow gold, the pinkish purple notes tend to read warmer, emphasizing the pink undertone, whereas set in white gold or platinum the cooler surroundings increase perceived contrast, allowing the purple hues to appear crisper. The 7.12 by 6.13 millimeter oval offers a pleasing elongation for finger wear, and it is well suited to solitaires that highlight the stone’s center color or to halo treatments that employ small accent diamonds to increase perceived brilliance and visual prominence. Prong settings will maximize light entry and scintillation, while a low bezel can provide a clean, contemporary presentation without sacrificing the gem’s ability to interact with ambient light.

Beyond aesthetic considerations, the sapphire’s physical and gemological attributes support practical, long term wear. Sapphire rates at 9 on the Mohs scale, providing excellent resistance to everyday wear and making this 1.60 carat oval a robust choice for rings, necklaces, and earrings that are intended for regular use. The untreated origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka adds provenance that collectors and discerning buyers value, and the very very slightly included clarity grade means inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the visual field when viewed unaided. The combination of mixed brilliant cutting, excellent polish, and natural, transparent color produces a gem that will attract attention through color presence rather than size alone, a piece that integrates classical gem quality with contemporary jewelry design sensibilities, and a stone that we are pleased to present at The Natural Sapphire Company.