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

This purplish pink sapphire is a finely transparent, emerald cut gem weighing 1.63 carats, measuring 7.52 by 5.92 by 3.76 millimeters. Its emerald cut presents broad step facets that emphasize color and clarity, giving a sophisticated, architectural appearance that flatters the stone’s intense hue. The color intensity is described as intense, a term that denotes a rich, saturated tone with strong visual impact, and the stone displays a pleasing balance between the pink and violet components that characterize quality purplish pink sapphires. Clarity has been graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning that there are minor natural inclusions visible to a practiced observer but no significant reach-through or clouding that detracts from the gem’s transparency or brilliance. The gem has received an excellent polish, ensuring that light passes cleanly across the facet planes so the color and step-cut geometry are shown to best effect. This sapphire has undergone standard heat treatment, a stable and widely accepted enhancement used to optimize color and remove unwanted tones, and the treatment is fully disclosed.

From a gemological standpoint, several technical attributes make this stone of appeal to an educated buyer. The emerald cut is an intentional choice for a sapphire intended to showcase color rather than maximize dispersion, as the step facets give depth and elegance and tend to emphasize the stone’s body color and transparency. At 1.63 carats, the weight is in a range that provides substantial presence in a ring or pendant while remaining versatile for many settings. The dimensions provide a favorable face-up area with a controlled depth of 3.76 millimeters that contributes to an even color distribution across the crown. Slightly included clarity, when paired with this level of transparency and intense color, is often preferred by collectors who value natural character and can appreciate that minor inclusions are part of a gem’s individuality. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance with a long and respected history in the trade. Sapphires from Sri Lanka are prized for their lively color saturation and a characteristic brightness, and this purplish pink example reflects those attributes. When evaluating market value, an informed buyer factors in carat weight, color intensity, cut quality, clarity, provenance, and the presence and nature of any enhancement, and this sapphire performs strongly across each of those criteria.

The journey of this stone from mine to market embodies both traditional craftsmanship and modern standards of transparency and ethics. The rough originally emerged from alluvial gravels in Sri Lanka, from districts historically linked to gem mining and known for producing a spectrum of sapphires. Locally skilled prospectors and small-scale operations recover the alluvial gravels from riverbeds and terraces, after which rough material is sorted by experienced hands for potential. Promising pieces are routed to local cutters with generations of lapidary expertise who select facet patterns that best suit each rough’s internal structure and color zoning. For this parcel, cutters chose an emerald cut to maximize color uniformity and to show the depth and tone that make purplish pink sapphires so desirable. After precise faceting and an excellent polish, the gem underwent controlled heat treatment in certified facilities to stabilize and enhance the color. Heat treatment for sapphires is a scientifically established process that, when performed properly, produces permanent and stable results without materially compromising durability. Throughout these stages, the stone is tracked and documented, and it arrives at The Natural Sapphire Company with a full account of its origin, treatment, measurements, and photographic records.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we inspect every stone under magnification and natural lighting to confirm the reported qualities and to ensure honest disclosure. We provide detailed descriptions and, upon request, independent laboratory certification to support provenance and treatment statements. For the collector or client seeking a distinctive, wearable gem, this 1.63 carat purplish pink emerald cut sapphire offers a compelling combination of intense color, pleasing transparency, and an elegant step cut that will sit beautifully in a variety of settings. The slightly included clarity gives the gem character without compromising its visual appeal, and the excellent polish ensures it will present crisply on the finger or pendant. We also offer guidance on setting styles that protect and enhance emerald cuts, and we recommend routine care consistent with corundum’s hardness and durability. If you would like further technical information, high-resolution imagery, or assistance with bespoke mounting options, The Natural Sapphire Company can provide tailored support to help you bring this rare Ceylon gem into your collection.