0.90 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape purple sapphire weighs 0.90 carat and measures 7.28 x 5.26 x 3.33 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that is carefully proportioned to maximize light return in a pear outline. The mixed brilliant cut uses a brilliant style on the crown to deliver scintillation, combined with precise facet geometry on the pavilion to preserve depth and balance, resulting in a lively appearance that complements the gem shape. Clarity is graded very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the gem reads as essentially transparent to the naked eye, with only minimal internal features that do not detract from brightness or durability. Polish is excellent, so facet junctions are sharp and reflections are clean, and importantly, this sapphire has no enhancement, so the intense color you see is natural and stable.

Color is the defining characteristic of this gem, with an intense purple saturation that sits between classic violet and tanzanite like blue violet tones, a range for which Ceylon Sri Lanka is renowned. Sapphires of this hue and intensity from Ceylon are highly sought because the local geology produces trace element balances that favor vivid yet clean purple tones rather than muddy or overly dark hues. An untreated sapphire of almost one carat in a pear shape with such vivid purple color and eye clean clarity is rare in both size and color when compared to more commonly available small or heat treated stones. Because there has been no enhancement, collectors and educated buyers value this gem higher, since untreated material preserves natural provenance and long term stability.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we describe this stone in technical terms to help informed buyers make confident decisions, noting weight, dimensions, cut style, clarity at eye level, color intensity, polish quality, enhancement status, and Sri Lankan origin. In practical terms this sapphire is large enough to serve as a distinctive center stone for a bespoke engagement ring or a refined pendant, while remaining rare for its untreated intense purple color. Its combination of eye clean clarity, mixed brilliant workmanship, and Ceylon origin make it a compelling choice for connoisseurs seeking natural rarity and long term value.