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1.32 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Mar 24
Item ID: | S31373 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.67 Width: 5.34 Height: 3.74 |
Weight: | 1.32 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $417 |
Discover a gemstone that offers a rare invitation to ownership, a singular opportunity reserved for those who seek true distinction, The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present an exquisite transparent purple sapphire, weighing one point three two carat, rendered in a graceful oval shape with dimensions of seven point six seven by five point three four by three point seven four millimeters, this stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style to marry the scintillation of brilliant facets with the depth of step facets, its color presents as medium intense purple, its polish is graded excellent, its clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and importantly it is entirely natural with no enhancement, originating from the rich deposits of Tanzania, a source known among connoisseurs for producing sapphires with pure geological character, to hold this gem is to hold a geological story intact, free from treatments, and thus supremely collectible.
Viewed from a gemological perspective this sapphire is a study in refined balance, it is transparent and remarkably clean to the naked eye, with very slight inclusions that serve more as signatures of natural formation than as distractions, the excellent polish allows light to enter the stone with minimal obstruction and to exit in lively flashes, the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to optimize both face up dispersion and internal fire, the oval outline offers an elegant silhouette that flatters the finger or pendant setting, the proportions preserve a pleasing table and depth relationship so that the purple hue reads evenly across the crown, the medium intense color intensity ensures that the stone reads as genuinely purple without approaching the darker saturation levels that can mute sparkle, the result is a gem that feels both precious and wearable, tailored for someone who values rarity and truth in origin.
Lighting is where this sapphire truly reveals its personality, under bright natural daylight the stone comes alive with cool violet tones and a crystalline clarity that emphasizes its transparency, midday sun will stoke lively scintillation as each facet catches and throws light, early morning and late afternoon light will coax warmer pinkish undertones into the purple, offering a romantic shift that feels intimate and refined, under warm incandescent light the sapphire will glow with a softer, more saturated purple, the mixed cut will translate strong flashes into gentle, ribbon like reflections, under modern cool white LED lighting the stone will demonstrate crisp facet contrast and an almost electric brilliance, in candlelight or near a fireplace the gem will soften into a velvety mauve, scattering warm flashes that read as vintage glamour, in focused display lighting or spotlighting the mixed brilliant pavilion will return sharp flashes, creating a lively dance of light that catches the eye from across a room, because the gem is unenhanced and very transparent, these shifts are clean and predictable, they feel authentic rather than manufactured, and they reward the wearer who moves through different settings throughout the day.
To own this sapphire is to claim a point of exclusivity, each characteristic has been considered to appeal to collectors and to those commissioning bespoke jewelry, the one point three two carat weight sits comfortably in a range that allows for a finely balanced ring or a striking pendant without overwhelming a delicate design, the oval shape adapts beautifully to bezel or prong settings and the mixed brilliant cut will provide both sustained brilliance and controlled depth, consider a warm gold mounting to enhance the purple warmth, or a cool white metal to present a modern contrast, for those seeking a signature piece The Natural Sapphire Company can assist in designing a setting that honors the stone without concealing its natural story, provenance from Tanzania and the fact of no enhancement are rare attributes that increase desirability among serious collectors, we invite discerning clients to reach out and experience this sapphire in person, to see how it responds to their hand, their light, and their life, to become one of a select few who possess a gem that is at once delicate and assertive, understated and unmistakably rare.































