7.18 Ct. Reddish Pink Sapphire from East Africa

This exceptional GIA certified pink sapphire weighs 7.18 carats and is fashioned in a classical emerald cut, measuring 11.80 by 9.43 by 6.20 millimeters, with a depth of approximately 58 percent that produces a strong, face up color concentration while maintaining balanced light return. The faceting follows a precise step cut geometry with broad rectangular crown and pavilion facets, truncated corners, and a generous table that emphasizes the stone s intense reddish pink hue. Clarity is graded as eye clean at normal viewing distance, indicating no inclusions visible to the unaided eye, and the gem exhibits an excellent polish and crisp symmetry, attributes that speak to high quality lapidary work. Origin is East Africa, and the stone has received standard heat treatment to stabilize and intensify the color, a widely accepted enhancement that optimizes the natural trace element distribution without compromising the integrity of the corundum crystal lattice. The visual effect is a deep, saturated pink with subtle red overtone, consistent facet contrast, and clean pavilion reflections that create a sophisticated, velvety appearance when set.

When compared to lab grown sapphires, this natural East African gem offers advantages beyond simple chemical equivalence, since both natural and synthetic corundum share an aluminum oxide base with chromium and other trace elements producing pink tones. Natural stones carry unique growth zoning, mineral inclusions, and trace element signatures that are detectable with gemological instruments and that provide verifiable provenance, traits that are central to long term value and collector appeal. Lab grown material tends to deliver extremely uniform color and fewer inclusions, which is beneficial for cost efficiency, but it lacks the rare geological history and potential for appreciation that characterize a distinct natural specimen. At The Natural Sapphire Company we prioritize traceable supply chains and GIA documentation, ensuring that your purchase includes certified origin and treatment disclosures. For buyers who value rarity, documented provenance, and the nuanced interplay of natural trace elements within a masterfully executed emerald cut, this 7.18 carat pink sapphire represents an investment in both craftsmanship and the inherent uniqueness of natural gem formation.