1.02 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

When you are searching for a gemstone that feels like the final answer to a long and careful search, this transparent purple sapphire stands ready to close that search with quiet confidence, This 1.02 carat oval sapphire measures 7.60 x 5.69 x 2.93 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut is designed to marry sparkle with an elegant silhouette that fits perfectly in an engagement ring or a collector mounting, The color reads as a soft and enchanting purple with light color intensity, the clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement, This is a natural story in a stone, offered to you by The Natural Sapphire Company, and it answers the needs of anyone who wants authenticity, wearable beauty, and a gem with character.

Imagine a time deep in the Earth, millions of years ago, when landmasses shifted with a slowness that reshaped continents, Deep below the surface, under the weight of ancient mountain chains and the heat of the planet, aluminum rich sediments and silicate minerals were pushed and folded into new forms, Under enormous pressure and elevated temperatures the mineral corundum crystallized, atomic layers arranging into the resilient lattice that defines sapphire, The precise purple hue of this gem is the result of minute trace elements woven into that lattice as it formed, tiny presences of elements such as vanadium and iron interacting with the crystal structure to tilt its light toward lavender and violet, Over epochs, geological forces uplifted those original metamorphic terranes, erosion and weathering released corundum crystals from their host rocks, rivers and seasonal floods transported them into gem gravels, and in Sri Lanka these gem bearing gravels collected in ancient stream beds, where crystals like this one were patiently sorted and concentrated over time, The life of this stone began as an invisible dance of atoms in a hot and pressurized world, and after eons it emerged into daylight, ready to be shaped by a master cutter and set into a piece that will mark a human story.

That human story begins with the gemological details that make this stone both practical and poetically right for an engagement ring or a collector cabinet, Its oval shape at 7.60 x 5.69 x 2.93 mm provides a flattering face up size that elongates the finger while remaining comfortable for everyday wear, The mixed brilliant cut balances crown and pavilion facets to maximize scintillation and return of light, creating lively flashes that complement the stones delicate violet tone, Transparency is a key asset here, allowing light to move freely through the gem and to reveal the soft internal glow that gives purple sapphires their subtle allure, The gem has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, which means that minor internal features are present, yet they do not detract from the overall visual impact and instead affirm the sapphires natural origin, The excellent polish speaks to the cutters skill in finishing facets so that surfaces are crisp and reflective, and the fact that there has been no enhancement means the color is the stones true natural expression, Untreated Ceylon sapphires carry a distinct collectable cachet, and this specimen hails from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a storied source whose gem gravels have produced some of the worlds most beloved sapphires.

If your need is an engagement ring that communicates thoughtfulness, rarity, and timelessness, or if you are a collector seeking a Ceylon sapphire that is candid about its origin and unaltered by treatment, this gem answers those desires directly, Its manageable 1.02 carat weight makes it versatile for classic solitaire settings and for bespoke designs that layer personality into metal and mounting, The light purple color is both romantic and wearable, pairing beautifully with white gold, platinum, or warm yellow metal, The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the provenance and the gemological description, and we present this stone as a conclusive choice for those who want their search to end with a piece that is honest, beautiful, and full of story, When you hold this sapphire, you hold a fragment of deep time crafted by Earth, refined by skilled cutting, and offered to become part of your most meaningful moments.