1.42 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Tanzania

One beautiful transparent 1.42 carat cushion shape purple sapphire presented by The Natural Sapphire Company commands attention from the moment it catches the light, its face up presence amplified by a precise mixed brilliant cut and dimensions of 6.82 x 5.75 x 3.72 mm. This gem offers an intense color intensity that reads as a sophisticated, jewel tone purple, rich and saturated yet luminous and alive. Evaluated at eye level it carries a clarity grade of slightly included, a characteristic that speaks to its natural origin and lends the stone a visceral authenticity that cannot be replicated by laboratory processes. With an excellent polish and no enhancement, this sapphire is untouched by heat or treatment, a rare and increasingly prized attribute in a market where untreated stones are esteemed for their purity and provenance. Origin Tanzania, this sapphire brings with it the narrative of place and earth, a provenance that connoisseurs recognize as an intrinsic part of the gem’s value.

Weight in a gemstone is far more than a numeric measure, it is the scale of presence and the metric by which rarity is often judged, and this 1.42 carat cushion sapphire sits at a compelling intersection of rarity and wearability. Sapphires over one carat with intense, natural color and no enhancement are notably scarce, and the market premium for such stones rises steeply as carat weight increases, because each additional fraction of a carat represents a disproportionately rarer crystal from the mine. At 1.42 carats this sapphire offers a tangible, sovereign presence on the hand or as a centerpiece, without sacrificing the elegant proportions that make a cushion shape so enduring. The mixed brilliant cut has been employed to maximize scintillation and to translate that intense purple into lively flashes of light, so that every movement reveals depth, fire, and color zoning that feels dynamic yet composed. The dimensions of 6.82 x 5.75 x 3.72 mm produce a balanced table and depth relationship, delivering a face up impact that feels larger than the carat weight might suggest, while the slight inclusions observed at eye level affirm the gem’s natural history rather than detract from its luxurious appeal.

Owning this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is an assertion of refinement, a deliberate choice to possess an object of beauty that is as much an investment as it is an emblem of personal achievement. Untreated sapphires of this quality are sought after by collectors and jewelers alike, because their scarcity, combined with provenance and superior cutting, secures both immediate desirability and long term appreciation. In a bespoke ring, a classic solitaire pendant, or an heirloom cocktail piece, the 1.42 carat cushion purple sapphire will read as effortless prestige, a stone that signals discretion and discernment rather than ostentation. Our gemologists and designers can advise on settings that enhance the stone’s mixed brilliant facets and protect its depth, recommending metal, halo options, and mounting styles that allow the intense color and superior polish to remain the focal point. To own this natural, untreated Tanzanian sapphire is to claim something rare and tangible, a private luxury that affirms taste and legacy, curated by The Natural Sapphire Company for the collector who understands that true rarity is defined by weight, color, origin, and the quiet confidence of authenticity.