0.99 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This GIA certified purple sapphire begins its story far from the jeweler bench, in the sunwashed hills and riverbeds of Ceylon Sri Lanka where gems have been gathered and celebrated for centuries. Formed deep within metamorphic rock and carried to daylight by the patient work of water and time, this transparent sapphire holds a color that reads as a gentle and refined violet, a medium color intensity that catches the eye without overpowering the senses. Weighing 0.99 carat, and cut to a round shape with dimensions of 5.94 by 5.80 by 3.75 mm, its path from the earth to its current polished form is recorded by a GIA report that confirms origin, clarity, and the fact that no enhancement has been applied. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor the lineage of Ceylon gems, and this stone carries with it the quiet history of artisanal miners, local gem lore, and the tropical light that makes Sri Lankan sapphires so beloved.

Under the loupe this sapphire reveals its individuality, the tiny internal signatures that make each natural stone one of a kind. Graded as very slightly included at eye level, the gem contains delicate inclusions that sit like a fingerprint within the crystal. These minute features are not imperfections to hide, they are evidence of the gem life, natural inclusions that can include pinpoint crystals, faint veils, and subtle growth patterns that refract light in nuanced ways. Such internal markings are used by gemologists to trace a stone back to its region of origin, and they give collectors and lovers of gems a personal connection to the earth that formed them. The mixed brilliant cut has been selected to balance the sapphire core color and the play of light, creating patterned flashes from the crown as well as a lively scintillation across the table, while the excellent polish allows each facet junction to sing with clarity.

From rough pebble to polished jewel, each stage of the transformation was executed to respect the natural virtues of this stone. The cutter preserved weight while choosing facet proportions that maximize brilliance and maintain the soft violet hue, resulting in a stone that sparkles on the finger and sits with elegant presence in any setting. Because this sapphire is untreated, its color is the result of natural trace elements and growth conditions within Ceylon soils, lending an authenticity that collectors and those seeking an heirloom quality gem will appreciate. At The Natural Sapphire Company we accompany every gemstone with documentation and attentive service, offering the GIA certificate as a companion to the gem so you may see the exact details of weight, dimensions, cut, clarity, and origin. Whether set as the centerpiece of an engagement ring, matched into a delicate pendant, or kept as a singular collectible, this 0.99 carat round purple sapphire invites you to hold a piece of geological history, and to carry forward a story that began in the rivers of Ceylon and ends as a luminous treasure crafted for a new chapter.