1.62 Ct. Pinkish Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.62 carat fancy shape pinkish purple sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka is an exceptional example of how color and clarity can combine to create something truly special, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we are pleased to present it as a superior alternative to more common gemstones. Measuring 9.12 by 9.86 by 2.60 millimeters, this transparent stone has been step cut to amplify broad, mirror like facets that celebrate its intense color and excellent polish. Unlike brilliant cut stones which are tailored to maximize scintillation, the step cut used here showcases the sapphire s rich, saturated pinkish purple with clean planes of light, creating bold flashes and an elegant, architectural look. The eye clean clarity means that at normal viewing distances there are no visible inclusions to interrupt the sweeping color, so the gem reads as a pure, luminous field of tone, a quality often missing in lower grade colored stones and many mass market alternatives.

When compared to diamonds, this Ceylon sapphire offers a very different kind of brilliance that many buyers find more wearable and expressive. Diamonds excel at dispersion, producing a high level of fire and a dazzling white brilliance, whereas corundum like sapphire has lower dispersion and therefore less spectral fire. That difference is an advantage when you want a jewel whose beauty is defined by color rather than by flashes of white sparkle. The step cut accentuates this advantage, converting light into broad, velvety flashes that reveal depth and saturation rather than scattered brilliance. Compared to amethyst and other purple quartz, this sapphire offers superior hardness at nine on the Mohs scale versus seven for quartz, which translates to real world durability for everyday wear. Compared to garnet or glass imitations, the Ceylon origin, strong color saturation, and professional heat treatment create a stability and richness of hue that those alternatives cannot match. Compared to rubies and redder corundums, a pinkish purple sapphire occupies its own niche of elegance and rarity, blending romantic warmth with fashion forward individuality.

Value and uniqueness are where this sapphire truly stands out. Heat treatment is the standard enhancement for sapphires, and when done responsibly it stabilizes color and improves visual appeal without diminishing the stone s natural character. The combination of intense color, eye clean clarity, and excellent polish is rare at this size and shape, so buyers are not only investing in a beautiful gem but in a stone that will retain desirability and resale value. The Ceylon provenance adds provenance and cachet, as Sri Lankan sapphires are renowned for their lively, saturated tones and balanced color profiles. A well cut and polished step cut sapphire like this one presents color in a way that makes settings pop, allowing jewelers to design pieces where metalwork complements the gem rather than competes with it. Whether set as a distinctive solitaire, a bespoke engagement center, or an artful pendant, the stone s geometry and clarity make it a superior choice for customers seeking a statement piece that is both refined and enduring.

In practical terms this pinkish purple sapphire offers buyers a compelling blend of aesthetics and practicality that many more common gemstones cannot match. Its step cut provides a modern silhouette that reads beautifully on the finger while the eye clean clarity allows the polished facets to reflect uninterrupted fields of color. Compared to faceted amethyst and lower grade commercial sapphires, this gem s combination of intense color and Ceylon origin gives it a higher perceived value, and compared to diamonds it offers a personal, colorful expression that performs well in everyday jewelry because of its toughness. At The Natural Sapphire Company we carefully select and present sapphires that offer both authenticity and character, and this stone is a fine example of that commitment, delivering a unique visual presence, long term durability, and elegant versatility that will stand apart from the ordinary.