1.13 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient alluvial terraces of Ceylon in Sri Lanka this purple sapphire began its long journey, carried by monsoon rains and time into the hands of skilled diggers who recognize natures subtle language, The Natural Sapphire Company worked closely with local miners to source this transparent 1.13 carat sapphire, intense in color and unenhanced, a gem that speaks of earths heat and pressure that fused corundum and trace elements into a purple of remarkable depth, measured at 6.79 by 4.85 by 3.17 millimeters, evaluated as slightly included at eye level which attests to its natural origin while maintaining exceptional clarity to the casual observer, this sapphire carries the history of Sri Lanka in every shimmer, polished to an excellent finish so that its surface reads like a mirror of the island skies where it formed.

The emerald cut chosen for this stone is a deliberate conversation between cutter and crystal, the elongated facets and broad table channel light along clean, architectural planes so that color is distributed evenly and reflections are disciplined rather than scattered, the step cut emphasizes the sapphires internal glow and the intensity of its purple by producing flashes of saturated color that move with the hand rather than a jitter of tiny sparks, the pavilion depth and exact faceting enhance light return by guiding rays in a controlled path, this makes the gem appear larger than its weight might suggest and reveals internal character with elegant clarity, set in a simple bezel or a refined four prong mount this sapphire becomes a personal heirloom, wearable art that honors its origin and craftsmanship, at The Natural Sapphire Company we ensure each facet is placed to respect the stones individuality and to maximize its natural beauty, if you seek a gem that narrates a journey from ancient earth to a modern jewel this emerald cut purple sapphire offers that story with every turn of the wrist.