0.88 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Madagascar

This purplish pink sapphire presents as a transparent 0.88 carat oval, with precise dimensions of 6.23 x 4.80 x 3.36 mm, a format that favors both classic and contemporary jewelry designs. The hue is purplish pink with a medium intense color intensity, exhibiting even saturation across the table with attractive face up appeal. Clarity grade slightly included evaluated at eye level, these internal characteristics are modest and do not materially detract from light performance under standard viewing conditions. The gem was ethically sourced from Madagascar, and it is notable that the stone has no enhancement, a distinction that preserves original crystal chemistry and color. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire as a premium natural example, ideal for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize untreated material in a desirable size and shape.

The cutting style is a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a carefully faceted pavilion that enhances return of light and controlled dispersion. The cutter has achieved an optimized crown to pavilion relationship that supports strong contrast patterning and lively scintillation, while the table facet provides a broad window for the purplish pink color to read vividly. Total depth is approximately 61 percent relative to the average diameter, a proportion that balances depth related saturation with maximum brilliance for this particular corundum specimen. Optical properties intrinsic to sapphire, including a refractive index near 1.762 to 1.770 and birefringence around 0.008, contribute to pronounced light return and modest doubling of facet junctions when viewed at oblique angles. Subtle pleochroic variation between slightly more pink and slightly more purple tones can be observed with rotation, a dynamic that enriches the gem visually while remaining well controlled by the mixed cutting geometry.

From a clarity and finish perspective, the stone exhibits slightly included internal features that are visible to a trained eye at normal viewing distances, but these inclusions are typically oriented and sized so as to avoid focal disruption of the optical pathways that produce brilliance and fire. The excellent polish on all facets enhances facet clarity and reduces surface diffusion, allowing specular reflections to remain crisp and defined. Facet junctions are well executed, contributing to symmetrical light patterns across the oval table, and the girdle has been finished to provide secure seating in bezel and prong settings without unnecessary material removal. The oval outline and measured proportions make this sapphire particularly suitable for four prong settings that emphasize elongation, and for halo or cathedral mounting designs that amplify apparent size while preserving center stone brilliance.

Collectors and designers will value the combination of untreated origin from Madagascar, natural color, and careful lapidary technique that characterizes this 0.88 carat purplish pink sapphire. Because it is untreated, the hue and saturation are an authentic expression of the crystal lattice and trace element composition, attributes that support long term appreciation in the secondary market. Practical considerations include routine cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding harsh ultrasonic exposure if inclusions are proximate to facet surfaces, and selecting secure mounting methods that reduce risk of impact to the girdle. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this stone as a centerpiece quality option, one that will command attention in any collection due to its refined cut, lively brilliance, and natural, medium intense purplish pink color.