1.36 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Madagascar

You are searching for a sapphire that feels like the final piece of a long, careful quest, a stone that is equally at home as a distinctive engagement center and as a prized specimen for a collector, and this 1.36 carat, transparent oval pinkish purple sapphire answers that call with confidence. Measuring 7.89 by 6.12 by 3.59 millimeters, its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize light return, and an excellent polish lends a crispness to every facet. Evaluated as slightly included at eye level, the clarity does not distract from the gem, instead lending a hint of natural character that serious buyers often prize. The color presents as a medium intense pinkish purple that feels lively and fresh without being overly saturated, and importantly this sapphire is untreated, no enhancement, coming to you from Madagascar, a region known for producing beautifully colored sapphires with distinct personality. For anyone who has been scouring options that balance wearable size with vivid color and honest, natural origin, this gem resolves that search by combining professional cutting, pleasing proportions, and a rarity of being natural and unenhanced.

When set into jewelry, the pinkish purple hue of this oval sapphire will flatter a wide spectrum of skin tones in ways that can be tailored by your choice of metal and setting, which makes it an ideal jewel whether you envision a classic engagement ring, a bespoke pendant, or a pair of refined earrings. On fair skin, the moderate intensity of this sapphire creates an elegant contrast, the pinkish overtones bringing warmth and a youthful glow that prevents the gem from appearing too bold. For medium and olive skin tones, the purple notes harmonize with natural undertones, appearing rich and sophisticated, and a rose gold setting will intensify the pink warmth for an overall romantic look. On tan and deeper skin tones, the stone pops with regal clarity, the medium intense color reading vivid and luxurious, and yellow gold will add a luminous, sunset contrast that amplifies presence. If you prefer modern, cool elegance, a platinum or white gold setting will sharpen the purple notes and emphasize the gem s brilliance, making it feel crisp and contemporary. The mixed brilliant cut enhances scintillation so that in any metal, the sapphire will animate under movement, while the oval shape gives flattering elongation on the finger and provides versatile design options from low profile solitaires to halo settings that increase apparent size without overwhelming the stone s natural charm.

Collectors and clients who want a center stone that requires minimal caveats will appreciate that this Madagascan sapphire is free from enhancement, a feature that offers both aesthetic honesty and long term value, and its slightly included clarity grade should be understood as a mark of natural origin rather than a fault, because at typical viewing distances the inclusions are not distracting and the overall transparency remains bright. Practical design notes that will further enhance how the color plays against skin include choosing a four or six prong setting to allow light to enter freely, or a delicate split shank to create airiness around the oval without losing focus. A halo of small brilliant cut diamonds will add icy contrast for those who want a more dazzling effect, while side sapphires or colored accents can create a tonal gradient that complements the stone s pinkish purple character. At The Natural Sapphire Company we guide customers through these choices, helping match metal color, setting height, and complementary accents to the wearer s complexion and lifestyle, and we welcome bespoke commissions that place this natural, unenhanced Madagascan sapphire at the heart of a design that will be worn for decades. If your priority is a responsibly sourced, visually versatile gem that brings an immediate sense of finality to the hunt for the perfect sapphire, this 1.36 carat pinkish purple oval is an exceptional solution, and we are here to advise on mounting options, to provide detailed photography and measurements, and to ensure that when you see it set, your search truly ends.