A natural 0.54 ct Oval Ceylon Purplish-Pink Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated. Purplish-pink occupies the hue boundary where pink gains a violet-influenced undertone — warmer than pure violet, more complex than straightforward pink. At 0.54 carats in an oval, this is a practical earring and small pendant scale in a color that is genuinely more nuanced than the single-hue pink that dominates the commercial market. Unheated status preserves the natural chromium character that heat treatment can simplify.
"This 0.54 ct oval shows a genuine dual-hue character — the violet undertone beneath the pink is visible face-up, not just in theory — which is the detail that separates true purplish-pink sapphire from the single-tone commercial pink that dominates the market."
Good to Know
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
Color character: Expect a pink base with a visible violet undertone that shifts slightly across light sources — view it in more than one lighting environment if the dual hue matters to you.
Scale for your setting: At 0.54 carats and 5.30 x 4.14mm, this stone suits earring centers, small pendants, or an accent-ring position.
Documentation note: The AGCL certification for this stone is referenced in product data without a specific report number listed — contact us if you need the physical certificate confirmed before purchase.
Clarity in hand: Loupe Clean / eye-clean grading means inclusions should not be visible without magnification.
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