4.04 Ct. Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This cushion shape pink sapphire is a transparent, unenhanced natural stone weighing 4.04 carats, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, presented with precise dimensions of 9.67 x 8.51 x 5.59 mm. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant style which combines carefully faceted pavilion sections with a broad cushion crown, a design that balances scintillation with larger areas of color. Clarity is described as very slightly included when viewed at eye level, a grade that preserves clean visual appeal while reflecting the natural character of a mined sapphire. Color intensity is medium light, producing a delicate, clearly detectable pink that leans toward a soft, floral tone rather than deep or highly saturated hues. The polish has been evaluated as excellent, ensuring smooth facets and crisp light return, and the stone is reported as originating from Madagascar, a source known for producing a range of attractive pink and pastel sapphires in natural, untreated form.

The gem’s size and mixed brilliant cushion cut give it a versatile presence in multiple jewelry applications, including solitaire rings, halo settings, three stone compositions, pendants, and earrings. At 4.04 carats and approximately 9.7 by 8.5 millimeters across, the stone sits large enough to command attention without overpowering refined designs, while its medium light color offers adaptability to both understated and more elaborate settings. In white metal settings such as platinum or white gold, the cooler metal temperature accentuates the stone’s clarity and the delicate pink tone, producing a crisp contrast that highlights brilliance and a lighter, more contemporary appearance. In rose gold settings, the warm copper tone of the metal harmonizes with the pink, enriching the stone’s rosy aspect and creating a seamless, romantic palette. In yellow gold settings the stone takes on a classic, vintage inspired presence, where the warmer backdrop can make the pink read slightly more golden or peach in certain lighting, a desirable effect for traditional or heritage influenced designs.

When considering how the sapphire’s medium light pink complements different skin tones, the effect is determined by both skin undertone and value, and by metal selection and surrounding stones. For cool undertones, those with bluish or pinkish subtones, pairing the sapphire with white metals or platinum reinforces a fresh, luminous contrast, allowing the stone to appear clearer and more pastel, and enhancing faceted brilliance. For warm undertones, those with golden or olive subtones, setting the sapphire in rose gold or yellow gold will integrate warmer refracted light, producing a softer, more integrated look that emphasizes warmth and creates a flattering, harmonious combination. Neutral undertones accommodate most metals, and the gemstone’s medium light intensity is ideal because it is neither so pale that it washes out against lighter complexions, nor so intense that it overwhelms fair skin. Against darker skin complexions, the light to medium color intensity offers elegant contrast, where the pink reads vividly and catches ambient light, and choosing a slimmer bezel or prong setting allows more light to pass through the pavilion to maximize shimmer. For fair skin tones, a slightly warmer metal such as rose gold or a surrounding halo of small diamonds can increase perceived depth and warmth without shifting the sapphire into artificial saturation. The stone’s natural, unenhanced origin and excellent polish make its tonal interactions predictable and stable under typical wear, and The Natural Sapphire Company recommends considering setting architecture and metal tone intentionally to achieve the desired visual effect while preserving the integrity of the natural gem.