0.80 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Born deep within the ancient gem gravels and metamorphic rock of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this cushion shape purple sapphire began its journey as a fragment of earth warmed by time and pressure, emerging as a crystal with a clarity that whispers of quiet geological patience. Hand recovered by experienced local miners, the rough was chosen for its transparent body and promising color, then entrusted to skilled cutters. The result is a 0.80 carat cushion silhouette measuring 4.80 x 4.45 x 3.58 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize scintillation and depth, with an excellent polish that sings under light. At eye level the stone reads very slightly included, a level of clarity that preserves character without distracting from brilliance. Treated by controlled heat enhancement to stabilize and enrich its tone, the sapphire shows vivid color intensity, a lively violet core that balances saturation with clarity, and a surface finish that reflects the exacting standards of traditional gem cutting.

Compare this Ceylon purple sapphire to other celebrated gem locales and its particular hue and tone becomes clearer, the Sri Lankan origin favoring a bright vivid violet that leans toward a lively mid tone, more luminous than the deep velvety blues associated with Kashmiri sapphires, and cleaner and more transparent in tone than many Australian sapphires which often present a darker inky character. Compare it to Madagascan material and you will notice differences in tone and hue, the Ceylon purple tending toward clarity and brilliance with a slightly warmer violet, while some Madagascan stones favor cooler or deeper purples. Compare it further to Montana sapphires and the contrast is also instructive, Montana gems often embracing a softer pastel or teal leaning, whereas this Sri Lankan example sits with vivid intensity and a clear purple identity. Worn as a center stone the sapphire carries the story of its island origin, its passing through the hands of miners, cutters, and artisans, and its final presentation from The Natural Sapphire Company as a polished testament to both nature and craft. This gem invites the wearer to appreciate not only its precise measurements and technical qualities, but also the cultural resonance of Ceylon sapphires, their long history in local lore and global gem markets, and the human care that transformed a bright rough into a luminous purple cushion ready to be cherished.