0.54 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

The featured gemstone is a transparent 0.54 carat oval-shaped purplish-pink sapphire with precise dimensions of 6.10 x 4.11 x 2.68 mm. This exquisite gem has undergone a meticulous cutting process known as a mixed brilliant cut, expertly designed to amplify its natural optical properties. The interplay of facets within this cutting style is engineered to maximize light reflection, thereby enhancing the gemstone's inherent brilliance. Each facet is conscientiously aligned to capture and reflect light effectively, ensuring that the sapphire radiates with unparalleled vibrancy. This mastery in faceting allows the purplish-pink hue to be not only visible but also intensified, resulting in a vivid display of color that captivates even the most discerning eye.

The color grade of this sapphire is categorized as medium intense, highlighting its remarkable chromatic appeal. This intensity is profound without overwhelming, achieved through a precise balance that allows the gemstone's natural color to shine. The purplish-pink hue, a signature of Ceylon sapphires, is particularly prized for its uniqueness and desirability among connoisseurs. Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, is renowned for producing sapphires with distinctive and vivid coloration. Our gemologists at The Natural Sapphire Company have meticulously evaluated the sapphire for color consistency and saturation, ensuring that its medium intense color remains evenly distributed across the stone's surface, further elevating its aesthetic and intrinsic value.

The sapphire boasts a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, suggesting that it has minimal inclusions that are barely perceptible to the naked eye. Such a level of clarity is rare for sapphires of this color grade, making this gemstone both an exceptional specimen and a testimony to superior gem selection. The establishment of this clarity grade exemplifies the expert craftsmanship involved in faceting, which aids in minimizing visibility of inclusions while maximizing the play of light through the gemstone. The stone is polished to an excellent finish, defined by its smooth, reflective surface free of imperfections. This high level of polish enhances the gemstone's ability to reflect light optimally, contributing to its overall luminescent quality.

The origin of this sapphire, deriving from the storied gem mines of Ceylon, further elevates its prestige. Ceylon is historically lauded for producing some of the world’s most spectacular sapphires, renowned for both their durability and exceptional coloration. The Natural Sapphire Company takes great pride in sourcing only the finest gemstones, partnering with expert miners and local experts to ensure authenticity and quality in every stone. We guarantee that our gemstones are ethically mined and hand-selected to maintain a prestigious standard of excellence. This purplish-pink sapphire is not merely a product, but a curated piece of art that embodies the vibrant history and skilled craftsmanship synonymous with Ceylon sapphires and The Natural Sapphire Company.