0.68 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 0.68 carat oval purple sapphire measures 5.45 x 4.18 x 3.65 mm, and is expertly faceted in a mixed brilliant cutting style, combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with modified step facets on the pavilion to deliver controlled brilliance and depth. The cutter has preserved a moderately large table and balanced crown height to project an optimal face up appearance for a stone of this size. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, with small pinpoint and hairline features that are sufficiently minor to preserve strong light transmission and lively scintillation. Color shows medium intensity, with an even distribution of purple saturation across the table and minimal zoning, producing a pleasing violet tone that reads consistently under standard daylight. The polish is excellent, resulting in clean facet junctions and sharp reflections, the facet geometry demonstrating precision preforming and symmetry that is uncommon in stones of this weight class.

The 0.68 carat weight is a defining characteristic of this sapphire, directly influencing market value and rarity, as stones approaching the three quarter carat mark transition from commonplace melee to collectible single stones for bespoke jewelry. At 0.68 carat the gem offers an attractive balance between wearable scale and rarity, providing a perceptible increase in per carat price versus smaller fragments, while remaining adaptable to a wide range of setting styles. The fact that this sapphire is natural and carries no enhancement further elevates its desirability, untreated material from Ceylon Sri Lanka being highly prized for its natural color and stability. For designers and connoisseurs, the combination of mixed brilliant faceting, very slightly included clarity, medium color intensity, excellent polish, and the 0.68 carat weight makes this oval ideal for precision set solitaire rings, delicate halo mounts that amplify face up presence, or bespoke pieces where natural origin and treatment history are essential selling points. The Natural Sapphire Company is pleased to present this Ceylon purple sapphire as a technically refined, rarity aware choice for collectors and jewelers seeking a small but significant stone with impeccable craft attributes and verified natural provenance.