1.02 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent 1.02 carat cushion shaped purple sapphire measures 7.48 by 4.73 by 2.84 millimeters, its outline and proportions intentionally chosen to maximize face up color and optical performance, the cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant design that merges a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a controlled step pavilion geometry to deliver both scintillation and depth, clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level indicating inclusions are minor and do not disrupt light transmission, color intensity is described as intense with a well balanced purple hue that sits between violet and red dominated tones, polish is excellent with crisp facet junctions and smooth facet planes, enhancement is none, and origin is Madagascar.

The mixed brilliant cut on this sapphire accentuates the refractive advantage of corundum, corundum has a refractive index around 1.76 which yields stronger light return than common gem species such as spinel and quartz, compared to spinel which has a slightly lower refractive index the sapphire presents greater brilliance and a more energetic scintillation under point light sources, compared to tanzanite which shows strong pleochroism and a different light behavior the sapphire exhibits more consistent face up color and a firmer contrast pattern, compared to amethyst which is quartz and has significantly lower dispersion and refractive index this sapphire gives crisper facet reflections and tighter flashes, the intense purple saturation does absorb some light which deepens the tone under direct illumination however the mixed brilliant arrangement preserves lively scintillation while maintaining color integrity, the result is a balance between brilliance and color depth that outperforms lower RI gems by offering both vivid hue and efficient light return.

From a craftsmanship perspective the pavilion depth and crown angle have been executed to avoid windowing and to create a stable face up appearance across viewing angles, the very slightly included clarity grade means the stone is effectively eye clean for most settings while still retaining natural character, the lack of enhancement increases desirability for purist collectors and for those seeking untreated material, this gem is an excellent candidate for a bezel or prong setting where the cushion outline and strong polish will read well in hand, The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the selection and can provide detailed imagery and gemological documentation upon request, please contact us for mounting recommendations or to discuss custom settings that will optimize this sapphire for daily wear.