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

There is a rare kind of joy that arrives when you first set eyes on a gemstone that feels like a secret waiting to be shared, and this transparent cushion shape purplish pink sapphire, weighing 1.71 carats, captures that feeling with effortless grace. At a precise 7.50 x 5.22 x 4.35 mm this stone has the ideal combination of presence and wearability, a size that reads as meaningful in a ring or pendant without ever feeling heavy on the hand. The mixed brilliant cut faceting and an excellent polish reveal every nuance of its intense color, and the clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, ensures the gem speaks with a voice that is clear and honest. Sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, this natural sapphire is untreated and unenhanced, a truth that gives its beauty an authenticity that turns admiration into long lasting affection.

Weight matters in a way that is both technical and emotional, and the 1.71 carat heft of this sapphire is central to its value and rarity. In the world of high quality sapphires, each additional fraction of a carat increases rarity exponentially, especially when the color is as intense and as pure as this purplish pink hue. A 1.71 carat sapphire carries more than measurable mass, it carries the promise of visible depth of color and the ability to face light with larger, more expressive facets. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies that promise by balancing scintillation and fire across a cushion silhouette, allowing the light to travel through the gem and return as warmth and sparkle. Because this stone has not undergone any enhancement, the 1.71 carat weight is a genuine measure of what nature produced, a true and rare scale of beauty that collectors and lovers of fine gems recognize immediately.

Imagine the moment when this sapphire rests in a setting, catching daylight in a way that feels like a private sunrise. The intense purplish pink coloration of this stone is a color that speaks to the heart, an evocative blend of passion and tenderness that suits a promise or a milestone. The cushion shape, with its soft rounded corners and elegant profile, brings a timeless romanticism that complements the emotional weight of the 1.71 carat size. At 7.50 x 5.22 mm the gem has enough table to display its mixed brilliant faceting to full advantage, while the 4.35 mm depth gives the color saturation the room it needs to glow from within. The very slightly included clarity, when assessed at eye level, means the gem is essentially clean to the casual observer, while still bearing the tiny natural fingerprints that make each sapphire unique. Origin from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, adds another layer of narrative, a storied provenance that collectors and dreamers alike treasure, because Ceylon has produced some of the world most admired sapphires for centuries.

To choose this sapphire is to choose a memory in the making, a gemstone that will be heirloom ready from the moment it is set. The 1.71 carat weight is substantial enough to anchor a design and to be noticed in a quiet room, without demanding the stage, and it gains in rarity and value because it is natural, untreated, and of intense color. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that every facet of a gemstone contributes to the emotional story it will carry, and we present this cushion shape purplish pink sapphire with pride because it delivers on rarity, beauty, and character. When you imagine giving this stone as a gift or choosing it for yourself, picture years from now a memory that begins with the way that pink purple glow reflected in the eyes of the person who received it. This gem is ready to become a symbol of joy, a marker of love, and a celebration of finely honest beauty.