1.21 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the heart of ancient geology to the palm of your hand, this purple sapphire carries a story written in millennia. Formed under high pressure and heat deep within the earth, the crystal that became this gem began as a concentration of aluminum and trace elements, an elemental convergence that would one day catch and scatter light in a way meant to be treasured. Mined responsibly in Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region renowned for legendary sapphires and a rich cultural history of gem cutting and trade, this stone was excavated by experienced miners who understand how to read the land, and how to bring the gifts of the soil to the surface with care. Each step from the moment it left the mine, through careful sorting and selection, was guided by an appreciation for natural beauty and geological heritage, a respect that informs every decision we make at The Natural Sapphire Company.

The transformation from rough crystal to the finished gem you see began in the cutting room, where the cutter became an interpreter rather than a mere technician. This sapphire is a cushion shape, weighing 1.21 carat, with precise dimensions of 6.63 x 5.01 x 3.98 mm, and it has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances pavilion facets and crown geometry to create an intense interaction with light. The geometric faceting has been calculated to allow maximum light play, each facet aligned to capture and return flashes of brilliance and scintillation, while preserving the stone's delicate faint purple hue. Its clarity has been graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning that under normal viewing the gem appears transparent and clean, and the subtle internal features only tell the story of its natural origin to those who look closely. With an excellent polish and no enhancement, this sapphire speaks plainly of authenticity, every facet reflecting the craftsmanship and restraint of a cutter who prioritized the gem's natural character over artificial alteration.

When set into jewelry the stone rewards both close inspection and the passage of light across a room, emitting a soft lavender whisper that moves as you move. The cushion shape gives a timeless silhouette that flatters many settings, while the mixed brilliant faceting ensures that light is not simply reflected, but choreographed, breaking into a gentle dance across the crown and through the pavilion. The faint color intensity allows the purple to read differently against varied metals and skin tones, sometimes leaning toward a sheer lilac, at other moments revealing cooler or warmer undertones depending on ambient light, which makes the gem versatile for everyday wear as well as for special moments. The excellent polish allows each facet junction to sing, and the lack of enhancement guarantees your stone is a pure expression of Ceylon Sri Lanka geology and the human hands that brought it to its present form.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we cherish the connection between origin and adornment, and we are committed to sharing that lineage with you, the wearer. Owning this sapphire is more than possession of a beautiful object, it is participation in a chain that runs from deep time to modern craftsmanship, from the miners and cutters of Sri Lanka to the bench jeweler who will design the setting that best showcases its geometric light play. We welcome questions about settings, mounting suggestions, and pairing ideas so that the final piece feels personal and purposeful. Imagine this cushion purple sapphire, transparent and finely faceted, set where every turn of your hand allows the facets to catch the light, each flash a reminder of the stone's long journey and our promise of natural beauty. If you would like to explore how it can become the center of a bespoke piece, we are ready to guide you with expertise and care.