1.70 Ct. Purplish Pink Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.70 carat heart shape purplish pink sapphire awaits the collector who seeks an emblem of refined affection and singular taste. This exquisite stone measures 6.36 by 7.50 by 4.92 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to coax maximum life from the crystal, producing a scintillating interplay of sparkle and depth. The hue is a mesmerising purplish pink with intense color intensity, a shade that reads as both romantic and regal, equally suited to an heirloom ring or a couture pendant. The clarity is described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the gem offers visual purity to the naked eye while retaining the natural character that connoisseurs prize. An excellent polish completes the presentation, the facet junctions crisp and the surfaces mirror bright, encouraging flirtations with light that animate the heart motif from every angle. You will find this gem in the signature selection of The Natural Sapphire Company, where provenance and presentation meet to form a narrative of exceptional gemstones.

The provenance of this sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, lends it a lineage of storied mines and time honoured quality, and the practiced hand of heat treatment has enhanced its color and clarity in a manner that is stable and customary for sapphires of this calibre. The heart shape is an exacting cut that requires both skill and artistic sensibility, and here the mixed brilliant pavilion combined with a carefully faceted crown creates a lively, three dimensional effect. Up close, the stone displays flashes of pink and subtle violet undertones that shift with movement, offering a living color that feels different in soft daylight and under evening illumination. Its 1.70 carat weight is generous for a heart silhouette, large enough to command attention yet refined enough to be worn daily by someone who prefers discreet luxury. The very very slight inclusions speak to authenticity, anchoring the gem in the earth from which it came, while the excellent polish ensures each glance returns a mirror bright reflection, a signal of expert lapidary work.

In a bespoke setting the purplish pink heart will sing when paired with complementary gemstones that respect its tone while enhancing its presence. Envision the central heart embraced by a halo of small, near colorless brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum to heighten brilliance and cool down the pink to a more contemporary statement. For a warmer, more romantic character, picture a rose gold basket and tapered baguette diamonds on the shoulders to draw the eye lengthwise along the finger, the warm metal intensifying the pink notes and creating a couture silhouette. For an elevated chromatic contrast, consider petite trillion cut green tsavorites or demantoid garnets set as three stone accents, their vivid verdant flash creating a modern yet timeless contrast that lifts the pink into a jewel like conversation. Alternatively, pair this heart with pale peach padparadscha sapphire accents for a tonal harmony that reads as an editorial moment, the subtle coral whispering to the purplish shades and composing an overall palette of sunset warmth. For earrings or a pendant, a delicate cluster design combining tiny pink spinels and white sapphires will create texture and motion, and a fine pavé of matching pink sapphires along a halo can emphasize the heart shape without overwhelming its singular beauty.

Owning this Ceylon heart shaped sapphire is to claim a piece of rare elegance, a jewel that will sit at the confluence of personal narrative and visible distinction. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can translate this gem into a bespoke piece that honours its dimensions, 6.36 by 7.50 by 4.92 mm, and respects its qualities, heat treated to stabilize and intensify the color, with an excellent polish and very very slight inclusions that confirm its natural origin. Our design house recommends settings that protect the girdle and pavilion, while allowing the crown facets to capture ambient light, ensuring the heart motif reads with unmistakable clarity and charm. This sapphire is equally at home as a signature engagement piece, a milestone gift, or an element of a curated collection, and its provenance from Sri Lanka adds a narrative of heritage and discovery. For those who seek to commission a custom design, our atelier will guide metal choice, accent stones, and setting styles so that the finished piece feels both modern and timeless, a wearable statement of achievement and refined taste.