2.93 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Madagascar

This GIA certified Pink Purple sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company presents a compelling balance of technical precision and natural beauty. Weighing 2.93 carats, the stone measures approximately 8.76 by 6.90 by 4.64 millimeters, proportions that yield a face up presence larger than its weight might suggest, with an overall depth proportion of around fifty nine percent, a dimension that supports strong light return without sacrificing table presence. The shape is radiant, a hybrid faceting style that synthesizes the scintillation of brilliant cuts with the clean silhouette of step cuts, creating a versatile platform for a range of settings. The sapphire is transparent and exhibits an intense color intensity in a pinkish purple hue, with a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that indicates the inclusions are minor and do not materially impair brilliance. The polish is graded excellent, and importantly, the stone has no enhancement, a factor that increases its rarity and interest to collectors who prioritize unmodified gems. The documented origin is Madagascar, and the accompanying GIA report provides independent verification of the gemological properties and natural state of the sapphire.

The radiant cut on this piece is executed to emphasize both internal fire and crisp facet architecture. Radiant cuts employ a faceting schema that combines a pavilion made up predominantly of pavilion facets arranged to maximize internal reflection, with a crown pavilion transition that breaks light into distinct flashes. The faceting pattern on this example shows tight facet junctions, symmetrical keel alignment, and a deliberately proportioned table that balances pin point scintillation with broad flashes to showcase the pink purple saturation. The clipped corners of the radiant outline increase durability in bezel or prong settings, and they also contribute to the optical spread, allowing the gem to read slightly larger across the table than rectangular stones of comparable weight. The excellent polish is evident in the way facet edges terminate cleanly, enhancing contrast and allowing the intense color to present uniformly across the table with minimal windowing. For precision minded buyers, the combination of depth proportion, table area, and meticulous facet execution results in consistent light performance under both direct and diffuse lighting.

Color and clarity interplay are central to the appeal of this Madagascar sapphire, and they are especially notable because the stone is untreated. The dominant hue reads pinkish purple with an even saturation described as intense, a balance that preserves personality without tipping into overly dark tone. In natural sapphires, pink tones arise primarily from chromium, while blue tones are influenced by iron and titanium, and the blend observed here produces a vivid purple that shifts subtly between pink leaning and more violet leaning responses depending on viewing angle and light source. The material is transparent and eye inspection reveals very slight inclusions, internal features that can act as fingerprint markers for provenance while remaining unobtrusive to brilliance. The absence of heat treatment or other enhancements means the color and clarity are intrinsic, and this purity of origin is confirmed by the GIA documentation. For connoisseurs who evaluate pleochroic behavior and color zoning, this sapphire offers consistent saturation across the crown, with no significant banding, which indicates careful rough selection and intelligent cutting strategy to orient the pavilion and crown to optimize hue display.

Ethical sourcing and provenance are integral to the gem story, and this sapphire aligns with the values of a conscious collector. The Natural Sapphire Company maintains rigorous sourcing protocols designed to ensure traceability from Madagascar deposits through the cutting and certification processes. The GIA certification provides an independent record of the gemological properties and the untreated state of the sapphire, while our procurement practices prioritize supply chain transparency, fair labor conditions, and environmental stewardship at source. The absence of enhancement simplifies due diligence for buyers focused on natural material and reduced environmental impact, and the documented origin allows collectors to integrate this stone into a portfolio that reflects mindful consumption. From a curatorial perspective, the combination of a rare untreated intense pink purple hue, precise radiant faceting, and a modestly sized carat weight makes this gem particularly suitable for bespoke engagement or statement pieces where ethical sourcing and technical craftsmanship are both visible and valued. For buyers evaluating long term hold or design integration, the technical attributes and verified provenance together create a piece that sits comfortably in a curated collection devoted to responsibly sourced, technically excellent natural sapphires.