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

This cushion shape pinkish purple sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka offered by The Natural Sapphire Company combines a rare combination of color depth, clarity, and natural provenance that sets it apart from the typical marketplace options, and it is important to highlight how these factors compare to what most customers encounter. At 1.98 carats, with face up dimensions of 8.14 by 6.63 millimeters and a depth of 3.80 millimeters, this stone has a substantial presence without being oversized, and the intense color intensity and excellent polish give it a lively, salon quality sparkle that many heated or fracture filled sapphires cannot match. Unlike the majority of commercial sapphires that undergo heat treatment or other enhancements to boost color and clarity, this sapphire is completely natural with no enhancement, and that natural origin from Ceylon, Sri Lanka adds provenance and desirability in the eyes of collectors and bespoke clients. The clarity grading of very slightly included evaluated at eye level means that the gem offers excellent transparency and brilliance, and that degree of inclusion is noticeably cleaner than many comparable stones in the same weight range, which often show more visible inclusions or cloudiness.

For custom jewelry designers and clients considering a centerpiece stone, the cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut of this sapphire are ideal for translating that intense pinkish purple into wearable art. Cushion shapes with mixed brilliant cutting marry large, elegant facets with smaller brilliant facets to deliver both depth of color and scintillation, a balance that round or oval cuts sometimes sacrifice for either color or sparkle. The dimensions and depth translate into a face up area that reads larger than some stones of similar weight, and the proportional depth at about fifty one percent is within the optimal range for light return, meaning the stone sits confidently in prong, bezel, or halo settings without appearing too shallow or overly deep. For ring designs, a four or six prong head will secure the stone and allow maximum light entry, while a halo of fine melee diamonds can amplify the vivid hue, giving the sapphire a larger perceived size. For pendants and earrings, the cushion profile offers classic symmetry that flatters both contemporary and vintage inspired mountings, and the mixed brilliant cut ensures the gem catches light from multiple angles, an advantage over step cut alternatives that emphasize clarity at the expense of fire.

When comparing value and long term desirability, this unenhanced Ceylon sapphire stands out among alternatives because it combines rarity, aesthetic appeal, and durability in one package. Sapphires are already prized for their hardness and resilience for daily wear, and with a clarity description of very slightly included evaluated at eye level and an excellent polish, this stone will hold its beauty in everyday settings with minimal risk of visible wear. The lack of enhancement is increasingly important to discerning buyers who want stones that will retain their character and resale value, because treated stones are more common and generally command lower premiums. In terms of design versatility, the pinkish purple tone pairs exceptionally well with rose gold for a warm, feminine palette, with platinum or white gold for a modern, elegant contrast, and with yellow gold for a richer, vintage inspired look. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can provide expert guidance to custom jewelers and private clients to optimize cut orientation, setting choice, and accent stones based on the exact dimensions of 8.14 by 6.63 by 3.80 millimeters, to ensure the finished piece maximizes the sapphire s brilliance and color. If you are designing an engagement ring, a statement pendant, or a refined pair of earrings, this cushion sapphire offers a unique, high quality foundation that outperforms typical market options in natural beauty, provenance, and design flexibility, and our team is ready to assist in creating a setting that showcases its exceptional attributes.