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

One beautiful transparent 1.70 carat cushion shape pinkish purple sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka offers a rare blend of elegance and everyday grace, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we select each gem with a strict eye for quality. This sapphire measures 7.82 x 5.81 x 4.33 mm, showing balanced proportions that make it comfortable for ring settings and striking in pendants and earrings. The mixed brilliant cut delivers a lively play of light that brings out the intense color intensity, while the clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, ensures an eye clean appearance that outshines many stones in its class. The excellent polish amplifies the gem s surface brightness and makes each facet sing when it catches the light. This gem has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement that stabilizes and intensifies the inherent pinkish purple tone, resulting in a consistently vibrant hue that compares favorably with both untreated sapphires and synthetic alternatives.

Compared with more common sapphire hues and other purple gemstones, this Ceylon pinkish purple sapphire occupies a unique place between classic blue sapphires and the softer pastels of kunzite or amethyst. Where amethyst can present a less durable option and an inconsistent tone, and where some lavender sapphires can look washed out, this stone shows intense saturation without appearing overly dark. The cushion shape is a timeless choice that bridges vintage charm and modern sensibility, and the mixed brilliant cut multiplies the internal reflections so the stone reads larger and more lively on the finger than many stones of similar carat weight. Compared with step cuts or shallow cuts that sacrifice sparkle for breadth, this mixed brilliant arrangement gives you both depth and fire, creating a presence that suits a statement solitaire or a delicate halo.

Versatility is one of this sapphire s strongest selling points, making it ideal for both casual and formal settings. Because of sapphire s excellent hardness and toughness it rates highly for daily wear, far surpassing more fragile colored gems that might require special care. At 1.70 carat the gem is substantial enough to stand alone as an engagement center stone, while still being comfortably wearable in smaller settings that pair well with stacking bands or drop earrings. Its pinkish purple tone reads beautifully in white metals like platinum and white gold where the color pops with contrast, and it warms sympathetically with rose gold and yellow gold for a more romantic or vintage inspired look. In casual wear the stone brings an effortless color accent that elevates jeans and a blazer, and in formal wear it holds its own next to diamonds and fine pearls, offering personality without overpowering a refined ensemble.

When you compare value and provenance, this sapphire is a smart purchase for collectors and first time buyers alike, and The Natural Sapphire Company backs the gem with our expertise in sourcing and grading. Heat treatment is disclosed and is considered a stable and accepted enhancement that improves longevity and visual appeal, and the Ceylon origin contributes to the stone s allure, since Sri Lankan sapphires are renowned for their clarity and lively colors. Against mass produced synthetics and low grade commercial sapphires this stone stands out for its combination of intensity, eye level clarity, and superior polish, which together provide excellent light performance that retains resale appeal. For those seeking customization we can advise on settings that protect the pavilion and show off the cushion silhouette, and we can recommend complementary side stones to emphasize warmth or coolness in the pinkish purple tone. If you are looking for a single piece that blends rarity, durability, and style, this Ceylon cushion sapphire is a compelling choice, and our team at The Natural Sapphire Company is ready to help you visualize it in the perfect setting and answer any technical questions to ensure a confident purchase.