1.19 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent purplish pink sapphire weighs 1.19 carats, and presents an elegant oval outline measuring 7.13 by 5.51 by 3.47 millimetres, and its mixed brilliant cut combines a faceting style that balances vibrant scintillation with a pleasing table face. Its clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone is visually clean to the unaided eye, with only minute internal characteristics apparent under magnification that do not detract from its face up beauty. The colour is medium intense, a saturated yet versatile purplish pink hue that reads romantically pink in softer light and gains a violet nuance in cooler lighting, an attribute that gives this gem visual interest across settings and seasons. The cut proportions and an excellent polish have been executed to maximise brilliance and return of light, so the table and crown facets act together to produce even flash and sparkle. This sapphire has received a standard heat treatment to enhance tone and clarity, a well established and stable enhancement in the trade, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance that is widely respected for producing sapphires with lively colours and fine crystalline structure. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document these details transparently, because an educated buyer values both the sensory appeal and the technical pedigree of a gemstone.

For a discerning buyer who values technical information as much as aesthetic appeal, several points make this sapphire notable. The 1.19 carat weight in this oval format yields excellent presence for a ring centre, pendant, or bespoke earring pair, and the dimensions with moderate depth provide an ideal spread on the finger while preserving light performance. The mixed brilliant cut is intentionally chosen to combine the fire of brilliant faceting with the classical elegance of oval outline, producing a balanced performance in both daylight and artificial light. The very very slightly included grade at eye level is essentially the practical equivalent of eye clean in everyday wear, which assures buyers that the gem will remain attractive without needing special examination. The medium intense purplish pink colour is uncommon enough that examples of fine hue and tone command attention among collectors, and provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka adds to the story, since Sri Lankan sapphires often show vibrant saturation with a lively, internal lustre. Heat treatment is disclosed because it is standard practice and because treated sapphires, when disclosed and stable, offer an excellent combination of value and enduring beauty, and the excellent polish ensures minimal light leakage and strong facet definition, factors which seasoned buyers evaluate when assessing long term desirability.

Beyond the objective observations, this sapphire carries a romantic narrative born of its colour and clarity, a tale that resonates with both sentiment and symbolism. The purplish pink tone evokes the hush of twilight on an island shore, a colour like the instant when a day concedes to night and the sky blushes with memory and promise, a colour that speaks of union and tenderness without being overt. The stone´s transparency and its very very slightly included character suggest a love that is clear and honest, bearing small, intimate traces of history that enrich rather than mar, a partnership in which small flaws are acknowledged and cherished as proof of real life lived together. Imagine this gem set in a low profile solitaire with soft rounded prongs, or cradled by a halo that concentrates the pink, it will carry that private legend into every wear. When you choose a sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company you receive not only a gem with documented weight, dimensions, cut, clarity, treatment, polish, and origin, but also guidance on setting, care, and certification to support future value. For everyday care, warm soapy water and a soft brush keep the stone bright, and periodic professional inspections protect the setting, and because this is corundum, with a hardness of nine on the Mohs scale, it is suitable for daily wear with reasonable precautions. This purplish pink Ceylon sapphire is therefore both an emotionally resonant choice for a meaningful occasion, and a technically sound acquisition for a buyer who expects clarity, provenance, and enduring beauty.