1.40 Carats | Natural Purple Sapphire - Sri Lanka

A captivating 1.40-carat natural purple sapphire from Sri Lanka, displaying a rich combination of purple, raspberry and magenta tones. Accompanied by a GFCO gemstone identification report, the stone is documented as natural corundum of Sri Lankan origin with standard heat treatment.

The cushion-shaped gemstone combines a brilliant-cut crown with a step-cut pavilion, producing an interesting mixture of broad areas of color and sharper flashes around the perimeter. Under stronger illumination, vivid pink-magenta reflections emerge against the deeper purple body color.

Natural internal characteristics remain visible throughout the gemstone. Rather than concealing these features, they are retained in the photographs as part of an accurate presentation of the sapphire’s natural character.

Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, has been one of the world’s important sapphire-producing regions for centuries. While the island is particularly famous for blue sapphire, its deposits also produce an extensive range of fancy-colored corundum, including purple and violet material.

Gemstone: Natural Purple Sapphire
Species: Natural Corundum
Weight: 1.40 carats
Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Color: Purple
Shape: Cushion
Crown Cut: Brilliant
Pavilion Cut: Step (3)
Measurements: 7.72 × 5.72 × 3.06 mm
Treatment: Standard Heat
Report: GFCO Gem Lab
Report ID: AAP93861
Condition: Loose Gemstone
Price: $1,250

With its combination of documented Sri Lankan origin, distinctive purple coloration and 1.40-carat presence, this sapphire offers an attractive centerpiece for a custom ring or pendant and a distinctive addition to a colored-sapphire collection.