1.21 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Across centuries, the sapphire has been a symbol of wisdom, protection, and enduring beauty, and this 1.21 carat oval purple sapphire from Ceylon carries that heritage with serene authority, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. Mined in Sri Lanka, a region famed for producing velvety and vibrant stones since antiquity, this gem connects the wearer to a long tradition of royal jewels and sacred talismans. Its transparent body and intense color intensity recall the classic purple tones prized in historic courtly jewels, while heat treatment, a time honored enhancement, reveals the depth of tone that makes this sapphire both evocative and wearable for modern life. The oval silhouette measures 6.59 x 5.40 x 3.78 mm, a balanced proportion that has long been favored for signet rings and pendant settings that demand a harmonious presence rather than overt ostentation.

What truly defines this stone is its precise geometric faceting and mixed brilliant cut, which together are engineered to allow maximum light play, bringing ancient craft and modern lapidary science into conversation. The crown facets scatter light with lively flashes, while the pavilion geometry channels return light directly to the eye, creating scintillation that animates the intense purple from every angle. An excellent polish enhances each facet junction, sharpening reflections and ensuring a clean, mirror like finish. The clarity grade, slightly included as evaluated at eye level, is consistent with natural origin and serves to affirm authenticity without detracting from brilliance, as minor inclusions lie beneath the surface and do not interrupt the gem s luminous display. This sapphire s compact 1.21 carat weight makes it versatile for classic solitaire rings, elegant three stone settings, or a refined pendant that honors tradition and becomes a personal heirloom. For collectors and connoisseurs who value provenance, craftsmanship, and the quiet authority of gems that carry a story, this Ceylon purple sapphire offers a bridge between past and present, a jewel whose geometry and polish let light tell its history for generations to come.