0.97 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional pinkish purple sapphire of 0.97 carat is a study in refined proportions and clarity, presented in a cushion shape that balances classic elegance with contemporary appeal. The gem measures 6.74 by 5.10 by 2.98 mm, a size that offers a substantial face up presence relative to its weight. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, the pavilion facets are designed to maximize return of light while the crown faceting preserves color and scintillation. The stone is transparent with a medium light color intensity that reads as a delicate, flattering pinkish purple under daylight and warm indoor light. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is graded as very very slightly included, a designation that indicates only the most minor natural inclusions which do not detract from beauty or brilliance, and the surface finish is described as excellent polish. Importantly, this sapphire is untreated, showing no enhancement, and it originates from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source long celebrated for producing sapphires with lively tones and appealing clarity.

Understanding the technical qualities of this sapphire helps explain its visual character and lasting value. The mixed brilliant cut combines a faceting pattern that enhances sparkle with a cushion outline that increases apparent size and wearability. The cutter has balanced pavilion depth and crown angle to allow the medium light color intensity to remain even across the stone, avoiding zoning or windowing while preserving saturation. The very very slightly included clarity grade, assessed at eye level, means that trained observers can locate only minute internal features under close scrutiny, but those features are not visible during normal wear and do not interrupt light flow. The excellent polish ensures that light is reflected cleanly from each facet, contributing to crisp facet junctions and lively fire. That this sapphire shows no enhancement is a key quality factor. Untreated sapphires from Ceylon are comparatively rare on the market, and the absence of heat treatment or other enhancements preserves the stone of origin characteristics, making it more desirable to collectors and sophisticated buyers who value natural gem material.

Provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, adds both a historical and geological dimension to this sapphire. Sri Lankan sapphires have been prized for centuries, admired for their clarity and often for a particular bright, slightly pastel tone that irrigates modern jewelry design with soft color. The pinkish purple hue of this stone is a less common and therefore especially attractive variation, sitting between classic pink sapphires and violet sapphires, and appealing to buyers who seek something distinctive yet refined. From a gemological perspective, corundum is the mineral species of sapphire, and its hardness and toughness make it suitable for everyday jewelry, with durable service comparable to traditional gemstones used in engagement and heirloom pieces. The combination of a clean eye level clarity grade, transparent body, and an excellent polish from a reputable cutter ensures that the gem will perform beautifully when set, offering lively presence and resilience over time.

Owning this sapphire is both an investment in beauty and in craftsmanship, a choice that speaks to aesthetic taste and long term value. Untreated gemstones with clear provenance command strong interest in the marketplace, as they are finite resources with natural characteristics that cannot be replicated. The craftsmanship demonstrated in the cut and polish preserves weight while optimizing brilliance, translating to a stone that reads larger on the finger and sparkles with lively internal reflections. For an educated buyer, this gem represents a synthesis of factors that matter for sustained worth, including carat weight close to one carat, a desirable cushion shape, a considered mixed brilliant cut, a high clarity grade at eye level, and the premium attribute of no enhancement. The combination of these elements, together with Ceylon provenance, makes this sapphire a collectible piece that can form the centerpiece of a custom engagement ring, a sophisticated cocktail ring, or a distinguished pendant.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind the quality and integrity of each gem we select, and this pinkish purple Ceylon sapphire exemplifies the standards we present to our clients. We can assist with secure certification, custom design options, and guidance on metal choices and settings that will best showcase the stone while protecting it for daily wear. For those concerned with care, simple precautions such as gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and periodic professional checks of the setting will maintain brilliance and structural security. As an investment in both aesthetic pleasure and long term value, this untreated cushion sapphire offers a rare opportunity to own a gem that is at once beautiful, technically well executed, and underpinned by respected origin. For collectors and buyers who appreciate provenance, clarity, and true craftsmanship, this sapphire is a statement of refined taste that will endure across generations.