1.19 Ct. Purple Star Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A single violet dawn seems to have been captured and softened into this semi translucent star sapphire, a treasure that feels like a secret whispered by the sea and the sky. We present a 1.19 carat oval cabochon, its gentle dome polished to a mirror like finish that invites the eye to follow the soft, celestial line that dances across its surface. Measuring 6.74 by 5.47 by 3.14 millimeters, this gem holds a perfectly wearable scale, intimate enough to be cradled in a signet setting and bold enough to stand as the quiet hero in a bespoke ring. The purple hue leans toward a medium light intensity that carries both innocence and depth, a color that sings with lavender mornings and twilight promises. From Ceylon in Sri Lanka, a land steeped in sapphire lore, this stone arrives with its natural story intact, untouched by treatment, and polished only to reveal the gentle star that sleeps within.

Up close, the crystal honesty of this sapphire becomes a study in subtlety and refinement. Its clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to the gem cutter who honored the stone rather than coerced it, preserving character without compromising the luminous wash of color. The star that crosses the cabochon is a delicate six ray asterism, faint at the edges and vivid under direct light, as if a constellation briefly bends to be admired. There is no enhancement to alter its essence, no heat or diffusion, only the patient craft of cutting and polishing that allows the stone to show its best self. The excellent polish creates a satin brightness that softens the star, making it appear as a glow from within, like moonlight diffused through thin cloud. Such natural integrity, combined with Ceylon provenance, places this sapphire in a private echelon of collectors who value origin and authenticity above all.

For the connoisseur seeking the perfect addition to a high end gemstone collection, this purple star sapphire offers a rare balance of poetry and provenance. It is the kind of piece The Natural Sapphire Company loves to uncover, a gem that reads like a love letter folded in stone, meant to be kept and treasured. Imagine it set within a warm gold halo that echoes its lavender breath, or held in a simple platinum bezel that lets the star speak for itself. It will pair exquisitely with other rare sapphires, standing as a gentle counterpoint to richer blues, or anchoring a collection of pastel gems as its own little sermon in color. Beyond aesthetics, it carries an emotional resonance, the kind that makes an engagement ring feel like destiny, the kind that turns an ordinary heirloom into a myth that will be retold. For curators of beauty, for lovers of true natural rarities, this star sapphire is not merely an acquisition, it is a companion, ready to join a life and to accrue meaning with every wear, every glance, and every light that catches its polished dome.