1.69 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Presenting an exquisite, transparent purple sapphire that embodies refined restraint and luminous presence, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. This Other certified, one point six nine carat oval sapphire measures seven point six four by seven point two zero by three point seven two millimeters, and is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that allows both scintillation and depth to sing together. Its clarity is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, ensuring a clean, open face that invites light to travel freely through its crystal lattice. The color sits at a harmonious medium intensity, revealing a regal purple that is neither overstated nor faint, and the gem has an excellent polish that produces a mirror like finish on every facet. Notably, this sapphire is natural, originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, and it has received no enhancement, a testament to its inherent quality and the meticulous standards we uphold at The Natural Sapphire Company.

Optically, this oval sapphire displays a refined interplay of brilliance and color, qualities that distinguish premium corundum from many other colored gems. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to maximize return of light while preserving the gem’s purple saturation, so under both daytime and evening illumination the stone delivers flashes that are lively and elegant rather than aggressive. Because sapphires are corundum, their refractive index is higher than that of common quartz and spinel varieties, which translates into a brighter, more instantaneous scintillation. The medium color intensity in this stone creates an ideal balance, allowing white light to break across the mixed facets with crisp highlights and soft color flashes, rather than trapping light in dense color or washing it out. Combined with its excellent polish and the clarity noted at eye level, this sapphire produces a clean, sophisticated brilliance that feels both modern and timeless.

When placed in comparison with other gemstones that occupy a similar colour space, the reflective qualities of this Ceylon purple sapphire become especially clear. Against amethyst, which is a form of quartz, this sapphire emits a livelier, more refractive sparkle, because quartz has a lower refractive index and therefore produces a gentler glow rather than the crisper flashes seen in corundum. Versus spinel, which can present wonderful color and excellent clarity, this sapphire has a slightly greater brilliance due to corundum’s higher optical density, giving faceted reflections a touch more presence and immediacy. Compared with pink or blue sapphires from the same species, the reflective behavior is very similar, yet the purple hue here modulates the perceived brilliance, offering reflections that read as cooler and more regal when viewed head on, and warmer at angled light as the mixed cut reveals subtle tonal shifts. In contrast to gems known for intense dispersion or fire, such as diamond, this sapphire offers a different luxury, favoring a saturated, velvety play of color coupled with scintillation rather than overt spectral flashes, which suits collectors who prize depth of color and understated radiance over flamboyant fire.

Owning this one point six nine carat Ceylon purple sapphire is an assertion of cultivated taste, a choice that celebrates natural beauty with exacting standards, and a reflection of personal distinction. The dimensions of seven point six four by seven point two zero by three point seven two millimeters make it ideally suited for a refined solitaire ring or an elegant pendant where its mixed brilliant facets can capture and return light across the day. Its natural, unenhanced status elevates its rarity, and its very slightly included clarity means the gem reads as visually clean while retaining the authenticity of a natural stone. At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate pieces that serve as heirlooms, and this sapphire, with its Ceylon provenance, luxurious polish, and harmonious purple tone, is a jewel meant to be worn and admired. If you are seeking an object that announces accomplishment with restraint and grace, this purple sapphire offers an enduring form of elegance, and our specialists are ready to assist with bespoke settings and certification details to ensure your selection becomes a treasured emblem of your refined sensibility.