1.55 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.55 carat cushion purple sapphire carries the quiet authority of a gem with a story that reaches back through centuries, a stone that would have felt at home in the treasuries of kings and in the clasps of timeless heirlooms. Sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this sapphire evokes the island nation that has supplied the world with fine sapphires for generations, a place where skilled miners and cutters have passed techniques down through families, and where the word Ceylon still conjures an image of classic elegance. The cushion shape speaks to that antique sensibility, its softened corners and generous table offering a vintage silhouette that remains endlessly modern when set into bespoke jewelry. At 6.89 by 6.61 by 3.80 millimeters, the proportions are harmonious, offering presence on the finger while remaining comfortable for everyday wear, making it an ideal centerpiece for custom designs that balance practicality and poetry.

The cutting style of this stone is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, a choice that marries the best of old world charm with contemporary brilliance. The mixed brilliant design brings a lively play of light across the pavilion and crown, creating flashes that animate the intense purple color with depth and dimension. The polish is excellent, which ensures each facet catches and returns light with clarity, allowing the intense color to appear saturated yet alive. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a characteristic that speaks to the natural origin of the gem and adds a fingerprint of authenticity that collectors and custom jewelers often prize. These slight inclusions do not detract from the stone s overall beauty, instead they confirm the gem s journey from rough crystal to refined jewel.

Enhancement by heat treatment is a well established and accepted practice for sapphires, and in this example it is used to stabilize and intensify the alluring purple hue, bringing forward the best tonal qualities of the Ceylon material. Heat treatment is permanent, and when performed by skilled hands it enhances color with minimal compromise to structural integrity, a fact that assures longevity for the wearer. In the hands of a talented designer, this 1.55 carat cushion sapphire becomes remarkably versatile. Its dimensions and cushion outline lend themselves to a range of custom settings, from a solitary, understated solitaire that highlights the stone s noble color, to a halo composition that amplifies perceived size and adds scintillation against the mixed brilliant cut. The gem also adapts beautifully to three stone arrangements, custom pendants, and paired earrings, offering designers a dependable center of gravity for inventive work.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we value gemstones for their stories as much as for their technical qualities, and this purple cushion sapphire embodies both. Its Ceylon origin, its balanced dimensions of 6.89 by 6.61 by 3.80 millimeters, its 1.55 carat weight, mixed brilliant faceting, intense color intensity, excellent polish, and gently included clarity combine to form an exceptional candidate for a custom commission. Whether you are seeking a ring that nods to classical regalia, a pendant that carries a quiet personal narrative, or an heirloom piece meant to be passed along through generations, this sapphire is a foundation for design that honors tradition while allowing for personal expression. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to explore settings, metal pairings, and design sketches, and allow this Ceylon cushion sapphire to be transformed into a piece that speaks to legacy, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty.