1.62 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shaped pink sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka weighs 1.62 carats and measures 6.63 by 5.70 by 4.85 millimeters, presenting a compact and wearable profile that is well suited to a variety of ring and pendant designs. The gem has been faceted to a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant crown to enhance scintillation, with a more classic pavilion arrangement to maintain depth of color and light return. Its transparency is described as beautiful and clean to the eye, with a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning that no significant inclusions interrupt the face up appearance under normal viewing conditions. The color shows a medium intense pink saturation, a balance that preserves both vitality and versatility, and the polish is excellent, which maximizes surface brightness and the stone of provenance. This sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement in the trade that stabilizes and intensifies color while leaving the crystal structure intact. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this stone with full disclosure of its treatment and origin, ensuring that educated buyers understand exactly what they are acquiring.

Tracing the journey of this sapphire from mine to market reveals the key steps that contribute to its final value and character. The rough was recovered in Sri Lanka, a source historically prized for pink and pastel sapphires, where gem bearing gravels and small scale alluvial workings produce material with fine color potential. After extraction the material was cleaned and sorted by size and potential color, and rough pieces with promising hue and clarity were set aside for cutting. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to take advantage of the crystal proportions of this particular crystal, with the cutter orienting facets to optimize both the medium intense tone and the internal light paths. Following shaping and faceting the stone underwent a controlled heat treatment, a process conducted by experienced technicians to reduce undesirable color zoning and to intensify the pink saturation. Subsequent to heating the sapphire received meticulous finishing cuts and an excellent polish, maximizing its brilliance and surface appeal. Our gemologists at The Natural Sapphire Company performed a thorough evaluation at eye level, confirming the very slightly included clarity grade and verifying dimensions and weight, before photographing and cataloguing the stone for clients who seek traceable provenance and transparent handling.

For the informed buyer this 1.62 carat Ceylon pink sapphire represents an attractive combination of qualities that support both aesthetic pleasure and long term value. The cushion shape remains a timeless option, offering a classic silhouette that flatters the pink hue, while the medium intense saturation keeps the stone bright without becoming overly dark in low light. The very slightly included clarity assessed at eye level means the gem will appear clean in wearable settings, and the excellent polish contributes to strong face up brilliance from most viewing angles. Heat treatment in sapphires is standard practice to enhance color and stability, and when disclosed honestly it should be understood as a complement to natural beauty rather than a detractor from quality. Origin matters to many collectors, and Ceylon Sri Lanka is associated with a history of fine color in pink sapphires, which for this stone adds a layer of desirability. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can advise on mounting choices that protect the pavilion while showcasing the crown facets and color, and we can provide guidance on care to maintain polish and hue over time. This sapphire is ideal for a buyer who values documented origin, expert cutting, and transparent treatment disclosure, and who desires a lively, medium intense pink that will feel both contemporary and enduring.