0.98 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This extraordinary and rare 0.98 carat Ceylon purple sapphire is a privately curated treasure presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, offered to those who value singular beauty and thoughtful provenance. This gem is oval in shape, measuring 6.25 by 4.62 by 4.39 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize scintillation and internal light return. It is transparent, with a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and it benefits from an excellent polish that allows each facet to sing with lively brilliance. The color presents as a medium light purple, a hue that is both delicate and compelling, and this sapphire has been heat treated to bring out a refined and stable saturation. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source revered for sapphires that blend vibrancy with elegant daylight appeal, and the combination of origin and expert cutting ensures that this stone occupies a rare position among fine gems currently available.

This purple sapphire is distinct for its gentle but vivid color, which reads as a sophisticated mix of lavender and violet under varied lighting, and its mixed brilliant cut creates a kaleidoscope of flashes that emphasize depth without overwhelming subtlety. The very slightly included clarity at eye level lends a natural character, a reminder that this is a genuine earth formed jewel rather than a mass produced substitute. The excellent polish elevates the experience of wearing this gem, allowing reflections to play across the table and crown with crispness and charm. Heat treatment is a standard and stable enhancement that refines color while preserving the sapphire integrity, and its Ceylon origin adds historical and geological cachet that collectors and connoisseurs immediately recognize. For the discerning buyer who seeks an exclusive piece, this sapphire presents an opportunity to own a stone that is both wearable and collectible, a singular specimen that will form the centerpiece of a bespoke creation or a refined heirloom.

When set in jewelry this medium light purple sapphire adapts beautifully to a wide spectrum of skin tones, creating harmony with both warm and cool complexions depending on the chosen metal and setting. On fair skin the stone offers a soft luminous contrast, where the violet notes appear slightly cooler and lend a modern, ethereal quality when paired with white gold or platinum, and a warmer impression when paired with yellow gold. On medium or olive complexions the purple reads as richly flattering, where lavender overtones create a lively interplay against warm undertones, and rose gold settings amplify the gem warmth for a romantic, luminous effect. On deeper skin tones the medium light saturation allows the purple to stand out with graceful confidence, where the contrast becomes bold yet refined, and both yellow gold and rose gold bring out the gem warmth while white metals provide a striking contemporary look. This adaptability makes the sapphire ideal for delicate solitaires, elegant three stone rings, bespoke pendants, or tailored earrings. As with all exclusive stones from The Natural Sapphire Company, we offer personalized design consultations so that your selected setting enhances skin tone and personal style, ensuring that this rare purple sapphire is transformed into a piece that is uniquely yours, and held by an elite few who recognize true rarity.