1.61 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape purplish pink sapphire presented by The Natural Sapphire Company is a transparent natural gem weighing 1.61 carat, with dimensions 7.95 x 6.44 x 4.03 mm. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that combines faceting styles to maximize both scintillation and face up size, and it displays an intense color intensity with vibrant purplish pink hue that reads lively under a variety of lighting conditions. The clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, meaning that the stone appears clean to the unaided eye with only modest inclusions visible on close inspection and under magnification. The polish is excellent, providing smooth facet junctions and crisp light return, and importantly this sapphire is natural with no enhancement, a characteristic that significantly increases its desirability and market value. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a classic source known for producing sapphires with lively, saturated colors and attractive clarity.

From a gemological perspective this sapphire offers several attributes that an educated buyer will recognize and value. The combination of intense color and transparency in a purplish pink material from Ceylon is relatively rare, and the fact that the gem is untreated means its color and optical properties are wholly natural rather than the result of heating or diffusion. The mixed brilliant cut works to capitalize on corundum s refractive behavior with a refractive index around 1.76 to 1.77 and modest dispersion, thereby delivering lively fire and strong brilliance for a colored stone. The very slightly included clarity grade evaluated at eye level indicates that the gem is essentially eye clean while retaining natural internal features that confirm its natural origin and provenance. Excellent polish enhances the precision of facet facets and thus improves light performance and saturation perception. Together these qualities give the stone an attractive balance of color, clarity, and cut that appeals to collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize natural untreated material with documented origin.

Durability and suitability for daily wear are key practical considerations, and corundum sapphires perform exceptionally well in this regard. Sapphires rate nine on the Mohs scale of hardness, second only to diamond, which makes them highly resistant to scratches and suitable for rings pendants and bracelets that see frequent contact. Corundum also has no prominent cleavage plane, which improves toughness relative to minerals that cleave easily, though care should still be taken to protect sharp facet junctions and pointed tips, particularly in a pear shape. For everyday jewelry settings we recommend securing the pointed end with a V prong or a partial bezel to prevent accidental chipping, and considering a full bezel for especially active wearers. Cleaning is straightforward using warm soapy water and a soft brush, and the untreated nature of this sapphire makes it stable under routine ultrasonic or steam cleaning in most cases, though any stone with internal fractures may require more cautious handling so consult our gemologists at The Natural Sapphire Company for specific guidance. With its robust physical properties, natural untreated origin, and striking purplish pink color, this 1.61 carat Ceylon sapphire is an outstanding choice for someone seeking a beautiful durable gemstone that will wear gracefully every day.