0.61 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Purplish Pink Sapphire Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

The Natural Sapphire Company presents a matched pair of transparent purplish pink sapphires, weighing 0.31 carats and 0.30 carats respectively. Each stone is pear shaped, measurements 4.96 x 3.45 x 2.48 mm and 4.97 x 3.61 x 2.29 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant faceted style. Clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, color intensity is intense, and polish is excellent. The sapphires are heat treated for color enhancement, and their origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka.

The mixed brilliant cut balances brilliant pavilion facets with a faceted crown to maximize light return and scintillation within the constraints of the pear outline. Corundum has a refractive index approximately 1.76 to 1.77, which imparts a strong vitreous luster and notable brilliance among colored gemstones, while its dispersion is low compared with diamond, producing less spectral fire but more stable, saturated flashes of color. The excellent polish and face up clarity contribute to crisp facet reflections and lively contrast, particularly along the trimmed shoulders and pointed tip of the pear form. The intense purplish pink saturation moderates overall brightness by absorbing some light, however the careful cutting preserves even body color and dynamic scintillation under both ambient and directional lighting.

When compared to classic blue Ceylon sapphires, purplish pink examples with similar cutting tend to display warmer light return and more internal color flashes rather than the cooler, high contrast returns seen in lighter blue material. Against other pink gemstones such as spinel and tourmaline, corundum typically returns light with greater intensity due to its marginally higher refractive index, resulting in enhanced apparent brilliance. Against diamond, corundum exhibits significantly less fire and overall brilliance because the diamond has a much higher refractive index and dispersion, yet the sapphire delivers a depth of saturated color and a different visual appeal that diamonds cannot replicate. In comparison to garnet and beryl varieties, these Ceylon sapphires combine high clarity, excellent polish, and precise cutting to offer a refined balance of color and light performance, suitable for settings where both hue and facet play are critical. The Natural Sapphire Company confirms these technical attributes and presents the pair as representative examples of well executed cutting and natural Ceylon color.